From Auntie Ai Keng

Benjamin – 我的侄儿，虽然他是特殊孩子，可是在我跟他相处的日子里，我的记忆里从没有看到他吵吵闹闹，大发脾气。大伙在外用餐，有时需要两个钟头来度过，可是他会静静的坐在一旁，听我们讲话，最多帮我摆好杯子筷子。有时用餐的时间过了，他肚子饿了，他也没吵闹，最多只是皱着眉头，表情很可怜的。他就是你跟他相处时，不会制造麻烦，制造大问题来让你头痛，他让我们大伙在很好的气氛下度过一场晚餐，他就是一个很容易相处的乖孩子。我记得有一次，他来我家吃晚餐，我炸了一盘鸡翅膀，他吃得津津有味，满脸笑容，很高兴的样子，他就是一个很容易满足的孩子。我记得他很喜欢吃炒粿条，花生，冰淇淋。有时跟他们一家人外出，路途比较远，他坐在后面，位置比较窄，很怕他不开心，可是他就是静静坐在后面，很享受的看风景，笑得特别甜，很开心。累了最多关注眼睛睡觉，让我们很安心和他坐在一起。从他的一些画中，我知道他是一个很开心，很幸福，无忧无虑的孩子，因他生长在一个充满爱的家庭里，很好的环境，父母无微不至的照顾，让他享受到世界美食，走遍很多国家。虽然他离开了我们，但他的笑容，他的举动，他的天真，深深地留在我们脑海里。他就像一个英俊天使，乖乖的，无声的陪伴我弟弟一家人，虽然很不舍，但我知道，有一天，我们全部都会在天堂相见的。

Benjamin - My nephew is a special child and during the time I spent with him, I have never seen him being noisy or throwing tantrums. When we head out for meals, sometimes it takes about two hours or more, yet he would sit quietly at the side, listening to our conversations, helping me arrange the cups and chopsticks. Sometimes when mealtime is over and he got hungry, he did not make a fuss; he just furrowed his brow with a pitiful expression. In our interactions with him, he would not create trouble or cause major issues, instead we all enjoyed our meals in a very pleasant atmosphere; he was an easygoing and well-behaved child.

I remember one time when he came over to my house for dinner, I fried a plate of chicken wings, and he enjoyed them so much, there was a huge smile on his face with great delight; he was a child who was easily satisfied. I remember he loved to eat stir-fried noodles, peanuts, and ice cream. Sometimes when we went out with his family, the journey was long, and he sat in the back where the space was rather narrow. I was worried that he might feel uncomfortable and unhappy, but he just sat quietly in the back, enjoying the scenery, smiling sweetly and happily. When he got tired, he simply closed his eyes and slept, which made us feel at ease travelling with him. From some of his drawings, I could tell that he was a happy, blessed, and carefree child because he grew up in a loving family with a good environment, and his parents took great and meticulous care of him, allowing him to enjoy all sorts of cuisine and travel to many different countries. Although he has left us, his smile, his actions, his innocence are deeply etched in our minds.

He is like a handsome angel, accompanying my brother's family and all of us. Although it is difficult to let go and we miss him dearly, I know that one day we will all meet again in heaven.

From Cousins Yvonne, Angela & Sabrina

On the outside you are a big Ben, but in you is a gentle soul. Excited and enjoys food, eating fast is what you usually do. Patiently hearing us out and waiting for us to be done. You will set things back in order when you feel that it is displaced. You never make a fuss or throw a tantrum when things do not go your way. A trip to the toilet seems like a breather for you. You know your routine well and know what is next for you. Many think that you are not aware of what is going on but most of us are probably wrong. In your own ways, you have observed us through your eyes and noticed things that we may not see. You are son of the right hand, a blessing to those around you.

We want to thank you for being kind, a silent warrior, a sweet boy with a gentle heart.

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From Uncle Ricky Tan

I miss the way you said hello and thank you by waving your hand and the lip language. 

I miss seeing you arrange the utensils on the table. 

I miss seeing you "stealing" your favourite food on the table and gobbling them up quickly. 

I miss bringing you to toilet after a meal when your dad is not around. 

I miss seeing how you do different activities to make your dad and mum proud. 

I miss your innocent, genuine look and sometimes an unexpected action that cheered up the atmosphere. 

Ben, I know even though you are not with us physically but your soul and spirit now live safely in a new home in heaven.  Perhaps you has transformed to a perfect handsome young man. I shall meet you one day.