Dedicated to country and profession

Passionate about life

Honorable in character and conduct

Intellectually insatiable

Committed to family

Righteous in the face of injustice

Compassionate to those in need

Worldly yet never lost his boyish sense of humor



Ben freely shared his time and spirit with family, friends and colleagues.

Living life from a foundation of honesty and compassion he loved his family, children, dogs and all sports. All those Ben touched whether in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East or here at home benefited from shared experiences, laughter and his embrace and appreciation of the blessings of friends and family.



Alumnus of Georgetown University and the American Graduate School of International Management.



Decorated by the Department of State and the Department of the Army for his exceptional service to "building a free and democratic nation for the citizens of Iraq".



Beloved son, brother and friend.  He will be truly be missed but never forgotten.



A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont.  Visitition will be held from 5 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.  The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Ben's name to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or Guide Dogs for the Blind.