Staff Sergeant Benjamin S. Hines

Mom, Dad. Our family will never forget Benjamin. Although we are daily surrounded by thousands. Your son was one of a kind. All i can say is Ben had his true brothers beside him in service. They laughed and comforted each other in times only they will ever know. My son Staff Stg. Diego M. Romero was with him in those times. Words can not express the honor we feel of being part of Bens family. Our heart is forever broken.
I apologize for the sadness in my heart. But the love i have for...

You will truly be missed my brother,until we meet again you will always be in my thoughts
Semper Fi

Thank you for offering your life, Benjamin for the sake of freedom. I don't know you, as I live in California. I randomly pulled your name out of a basket at my church this Memorial Sunday. Even though I don't know you, you are my son, a fellow American, a boy who gave his life for freedom. I will pray for your mother, Wendy and fiancé, Anna. You are in heaven, but their sorrow is now on earth. Thank you for your great sacrifice!

Dear Wendy and family,
So so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Ben. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since that day. He will always be an amazing young man and hero to all of us. Please know that he is with our loving Lord now and watching over all of you. May God help and guide you through your sorrow. Love Pinuzza and Family

We are only one of many you do not know but will hear from. I write this with tears and a heavy heart and so wish we could ease your pain. We know what you are going thru as we have been there. We lost our son SSG Kenneth VanGiesen in Afghanistan on 07/18/2011. His convoy was hit twice by IED's. Reading about your son there were so many things they had in common. We thank him for his service and his sacrifice. We thank you for raising such a fine young man - a true American Hero who...

Sorry for your great loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Ps. 51:17-JW

My family and I are heartbroken by your loss. Our son Diego Romero served alongside Benjamin in Afghanistan. Words can not explain our emotions and pain. Our families are forever linked and we pray for strength and peace.

To the Hines family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40.