Ben Kozak

Happy Birthday Ben, Today marks your 62nd birthday. A sunny day with a perfect blue sky! At the lake this morning, there was a beautiful bunch of bright yellow buttercups growing out of the sand. This reminded me of our childhood in Port Robinson. How we used to hold them under each others chins-to see if we liked butter. I remember how much it tickled, and made us laugh. And yellow is your favourite colour. I was so blessed to have you as my big brother, As I sang "happy birthday" 3 times,...

Your birthday again... and the anniversary of when we met in 1991 (though I wouldn't find out it was your birthday till days later). You always made a big deal about birthdays: mine, yours ... the dogs´. Birthdays are not the same since you left us all... and since your passing, birthdays have been hard for me to celebrate in the usual sense. I usually mark them quietly and with simple ritual. A key aspect to your and my birthdays is missing you yet again. Love as always. Your BB

May 31, 2024 Happy Birthday Ben! Thinking of you on this beautiful day! You are always missed and thought of very often! Steve

My beloved brother, The wheel of the year has turned once again...it is Winter Solstice. I find this season bittersweet. As people gather with family and friends, I keenly feel your absence. It has a razor-sharpness to it this year. You are remembered every day, and happy memories of you give me strength. May your spirit be free, happy, and at peace. Love, love, love, Arden, and Ron xoxo

Today would have been your 61st Birthday. The sunrise was a glorious gold. Blue skies and warm sunshine for your special, but bittersweet, day. I went to the lake with dog treats for Rex and Theo. Dark chocolate for you. I found a piece of tree bark to set these offerings on, lit a stick of Lemongrass incense, and sang Happy Birthday 3 times. A south breeze began to ripple the water. In awe, I watched 5 fish swim from the east toward me. Then a very large pike came racing after them....

can't believe it's been 18 years Ben, I do think of you often and what an amazing friend you were. I miss you.

Eighteen years ago today... my world change irreparably.

I still miss you so much. Chin scratches to Rex and Theo... and to Miss E. if you see her.

Love as always,
Your BB

Merry Christmas Ben! I am so sorry I missed your milestone birthday. My father was very ill at that time. Hopefully, you guys have conncected since he left. Olivia too, remember when I bought her first album on one of our bikes rides to Sam's? Both my parents are with you now and as you know, they cared very much for you. Those were great years and I have so many memories that time will never erase. So as always, I miss you loads and think of you often. I know I will see you again...

Ben,
Another Solstice has arrived. And part of me still fidgets, with feelings, that tell me I have forgotten to do something. That there's a gift to gather, and a phone call I have to make.
I realize, again, that I have picked up the phone to call you. I have longed to put a few of your favourite things together, wrap them, and call them a "gift". I have been longing to talk to you, and have you answer me.
At this time when families gather, I become even more aware of the...