Bronze star Medal,
the NATO Medal,
three Army Commendation Medals ,
three Army Good Conduct Medals,
the National Defense Service Medal,
four Iraq Campaign Medals,
three Afghan Campaign Medals,
Global War on Terror Service Medal,
three Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons,
Two Overseas Service Ribbons,
Army Service Ribbon,
Special Forces Tab,
Combat Infantryman Badge,
Expert Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge.
He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart,
Meritorious Service Medal and
the Silver Star Medal
attested by his valor.
I don't know what to say other than I think about him all the time...
As a former U.S. Marine - Marksmanship Training Instructor, I Salute this man for his accolades. I guess I related to Ben very well... on & off the field. I had my guitars along, but He had his amps, and building them ! Where did he keep the parts?
But most of all I would have liked to have known him more on a personal level...
I hope his family was comforted this past year, and hope together with his brothers family
have found strength to move forward. Godspeed to them.
Semper Fi, Ben.
