Theresa Ford
I am so sorry for your loss and words cannot do justice to the pain and sorrow that you are feeling. I am still in shock by his death as he called me just a few days before he died and missed his call. He left a message and said he hoped all was well and sounded like he always did. I owe it to Ben to describe what he meant to me. A true friend, comrade and brother-in-arms that I was very proud and honored to serve with. We were in Afghanistan together, and while we were in different places, I always knew that if things got bad, Ben would always be there and vice versa. Ben and I took the attached photo in Kabul, Afghanistan and still remember how he teared up when talking about his kids. He missed them terribly. His kids were his whole life and they were what put that big smile on his face every day. Ben's heart was huge and his love for his children had no limits.
He would never hesitate to help another Soldier and remember him telling me once that he was driving to Fort Bragg to give a Soldier that was having hard times his van. Who does that sort of thing? Ben Wu did. Last month, I got a call wishing my mother a Happy Mother's Day. Again, typical Ben. Ben's legacy will never be forgotten. He would want us to laugh and not cry. To be happy and not sad, and give all we can to help each other. That's what Ben did and is what I will strive to do in memory of him. Life is but a short interlude, and we are only here for a little while, and I know that one day Ben will be reunited with all of us and that smile and laugh will still be there. I will look forward to that day. Until then, God bless you my friend and know you will be up there watching over all of us.
Theresa
