Benjamin-Bates-Obituary

Benjamin Flint Bates

Brooklyn, New York

Aug 7, 1998 – Sep 27, 2023

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BORN
August 7, 1998
DIED
September 27, 2023
LOCATION
Brooklyn, New York

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It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Flint Bates, 25, of Brooklyn, NY, announces his passing. Ben, known by his friends as Breezy, fought a long battle with depression and died by suicide on September 27, 2023.Born on August 7,1998 in Arlington, VA to Kristian Dixon and James...

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Lamento que un joven como Benjamin haya decidido descansar de esa manera. Sé que es la depresión y la dificultad de vivir con ella. Con todo respeto para su familia, amigos y conocidos mi sentido pesame.

I first met Ben through playing online video games when he was about 9 and still remember his baby voice. Furthermore, when I went to boarding school and had internet shut off at 10pm, I started hot-spotting Wi-Fi through my iphone to keep in touch with him. I would have never expected to be his friend in person rather than the internet. He was one of the most accommodating people I had ever met without a bad bone in his body. I am still missing his continual generosity and wish the best for...

Me and a few other friends were looking to play tackle football one day and we ran into a group of 3 individuals. I asked them if they wanted to play and they all said yes and then I asked Ben if he would tell because we weren´t allowed to play tackle football and he said no. That´s when I knew we were gunna be friends. - Edward Quintana

Ben was ingenius. The beauty in which he perceived his world: dreaming without limits, loving without conditions, infecting whose path he crossed, with his contagious laugh. Rest easy my dear friend.

Breezy, it was an immense pleasure meeting you. You have always been a sweet soul and that is exactly how I will forever remember you. Thank you for being amazing. Rest Easy.. Much love..

I'had met Ben a few years ago and was immediately impressed with his intelligence and easy going manner.. I'm sad for the family and friends. I pray now he's at rest.

Chilling in the basement and laughing and playing the game with everyone

Single Memorial Tree

I have come short to meet this young brother, but but even before his time was met, through a vast number of Convo´s and memories with Salar, I almost feel like I knew him already! The way Salar explained his creative patterns were like nun other that I´ve ever heard. The anticipation was very real (I feel like I was almost a fan). with great family + friends like this he will never be left behind. Peace & Blessing to all.