I’ve tried typing something a dozen times and then abandoned it and deleted it. I’m absolutely broken at this news.
Ben was such a caring, thoughtful, and profoundly daft guy - and getting to know him over the last few years has been a genuine pleasure. My life was richer for having him in it.
Don’t take your tomorrows for granted, we never know how many we have around the corner. Check up on your people, and make sure they know how much they mean to you.
Rest easy, Ben. See you in another life brother.