Corinne and Peter,

Leigh and I would like to send our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marnie and Leigh Doucette

Dear Dr. Zamonsky,

We recently heard of the loss of your son, Ben. We extend our sincerest condolences and we pray that you and your family will find the healing and peace that you all need. We pray that you will be comforted knowing that he is with Our Heavenly Father. You have been such a good and kind doctor to my daughter and me. Thank you so much for all your help through the many years and may God bless you and your family.

Eunice & Katarina

Dear Dr. Zamonsky,

Arden and I were so sorry to hear about Benjamin's passing. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the time to come.

Sincerest sympathy, Sharon Cook and Arden Aldridge

My thoughts, prayers, and heart goes out to you and your family, Dr. Zamonsky. I just received your letter with the news of your son's passing. I did not know your son, but knowing who you are, I can be certain he was a kind and loving soul. I wish you all the best in your healing journey; you have been the best doctor I could ask for, delivering two of my own children and helping me through so much over many, many years. Please know if ever there is anything I can do for you, I am here for you.

Dear Dr. Zamonsky and family. I just found out about the passing of your son Ben. Although I didn’t know Ben, you have been my doctor for many years. You have been so kind and helpful to me. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort and support in the people that surround you and the wonderful memories you carry in your mind and in your heart.

Marlene Madsen

Dr. Zamonsky and family,

We are so very sorry for loss. I know there are no words that can can truly help but please know that our hearts are with you.

May you find peace, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Warm wishes,

Dana, Kim, Morgan, Sarah and Dawson

Corinne,

We are so sorry for the loss of your son Ben. Our hearts break for you. You are in our prayers.

Love Donna, David, Mia and Kiara Benjatschek

Dear Peter and Corrine,

Heather and I wish to convey our deep condolences to you both, your family and loved ones. We can offer our support, love and prayers now and hope that time and good memories can help fill the void. There are no words that capture or convey the life long emotions that are experienced when you have lost your child. The health care professions you are in do not adequately prepare any of us, so we must rely on friends and family for ongoing support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Heather and Michael Giuffre

Dr. Zamonsky and Family, our hearts our with you. We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Emmanuel Bonello and Denise Walker

Dear Dr. Zamonsky, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Ben. Our hearts hurt for you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. Our sympathies, Ken and veronica Quebec

Dr. Zamonsky and Family, our hearts our with you. We heard about the passing of you son. You have been there for our family and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. The Trenchuks

Dr Zamonsky. I was so very sorry to hear about the unexpected and sudden loss of your son Ben. Although we did not know Ben personally you have been such a supportive and trusted physician to our family which includes our girls of similar age to Ben. Our heartfelt condolences for such an incredible loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and trust that you have the love and support of many family and friends in such a difficult time. Rachel, Jamie Varghese and family.

Dear Dr. Nieman and family. We were so saddened by the news of Benjamin. Our hearts send healing love. We first met you as patients with our boys Garrett and Logan. We were grateful to have them in such caring hands and to have you as part of our village and support system as the boys grew. Now years later, our boys (Garrett and Ben) went to Wisewood together. Garrett speaks highly of Ben. They were in Social Studies together last term and Garrett says he was always quick to say hello in the halls. Thank you for the courage you are showing as a family by sharing Ben’s story. Know that his / your story will help others and remember that loving memories last forever. - Rhonda, Garrett and Logan Macdonald

Dear Dr Corinne and family, we are so sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Ben. You have always been comforting and understanding when we've needed you, and I want you to know we are holding you in our hearts now. I hope these words can give you some comfort and ease during this awful time for your family. Love and hugs, Rande, Mike and Delaney Allison

Dr. Nieman and family

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son.

Sharon Blott

Dearest Peter and Corinne, my sincere condolences to you and your family, I am truly at a loss for what could be comforting words but my heart is with you completely. I did not know Ben but I can see what a beautiful soul he was and what a special gift of Light he brought to your family. Love and heartfelt blessings to you all. Sarah (Alixe's sister).

From Adam Assef

I am Emad’s brother I would only rarely see you but when I did there was always so much joy. When ever you would come over to our house and we were eating you would always be cracking up the funniest jokes and it made everyone in the house laugh. Almost every time Ben came to our house he had a whole box of Little Caesars cheese pizza and you would always have room for the food at the table

My prayers goes out to your family we will all miss Ben as he was a joyful, funny and amazing person

From Adam Assef

I remember Sweet Ben as a shy, gentle and sensitive Spirit. As young kids Ben & Jonathan would pick wild flowers - weeds ;-) and bring them over to the front door or find me in the garden next door because I would keep a stash of candies for them. When I heard the sad news of his passing I could 'see' Bitsie greeting him on the other side with a warm smile and loving open arms. He is Free and Safe now in the embrace of God-Source. We will miss him here. Love Alixe & Eric

There are no words that will take away your pain, but we are sending lots of love and light your way in this difficult time.

Harry and Doris Lesick would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Nieman family. It is so hard to lose a loved one. Our prayers and loving thoughts are with you.

My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family. I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss.

Heart felt condolences from my family to yours

Peter, Corinne and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod

Corinne and Peter,

So sorry to hear this sad news. My wife, Louise and I send our deepest sympathy and wish you strength to get through this time in your life. Thinking of you and your family.

Todd Sorokan

Peter and Corinne,

My deepest condolences to you both upon such unimaginable loss. My heart goes out to you and your family is in my prayers.

Marlis Krueger

Dear Corinne, Dear Peter,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Thinking about you and your family in this time of pain and sorrow.

Elizabeth Shyleyko

Peter, Corrine and family...we are so heartbroken to learn of Ben's passing.

I would like to share this with you if I may... My ancestor Stephan G. Stephansson was an Icelandic poet and Alberta pioneer. He also lost his son, Gestur, at the age of 16.

He delivered this loving eulogy at the funeral following the tragedy:

"To us his parents, he was precious, to his brothers and sisters, a good brother. I never knew him intentionally to hurt anyone. Had he lived longer, he would have become more of a man, but never a better one. For him, I would have no misgivings...He has enriched our remembrances, and although it is so very painful to lose him, the void in my life would have been far more grievous if he had never been mine and if I had never known the enjoyment of his company."

I have read this several times this past year and it did bring me some comfort. I hope it can bring you some small piece of comfort. We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and sending you all much love.

Jill and Chris Burdiga

Hello to Ben’s parents and family. I met Ben a couple of times while picking up youth at FAC. (Shianne and Hanna who went to Camp Chamisall with Ben and were his friends) So sorry for your loss; know there are many people at FAC saddened by this situation and are praying for you. Jennifer Kirby

Corinne,

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ben's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Ben rest in eternal peace and may God's perpetual light shine upon him.

Sending my love your way,

Roberta Reed

My profound condolences to the Neiman family. I frequently remember seeing Benjamin while playing baseball alongside older brother, Jon. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that everyone seeks appropriate support through this incredibly difficult time.

I never met Ben. But my extended family sat around the table and shared stories about Ben. We smiled and laughed talking about his great sense of humour. Know that Ben made an impact on a lot of people. He is loved, and you are loved. We’re praying for you.

Kevann Pankhurst (Carter)

Ken and Debie Babey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time . Our sincere condolences to Peter,Corrine and the family.

We are so sorry for your loss.We have been retired from the care of children for many years but our respect for Peter as a paediatrician remains strong. Bless all of you in your grief

Beverley Palfrey

Nelda Harker

Dr. Zamonsky, I was so very saddened to read about Ben's untimely passing. I cannot imagine the anguish you and your family is feeling at this time. May he rest in peace and know you all did your best for him thru all his battles as you do for many of us and our health issues My heart goes out to you all.

Sheila Kinzel

While I never met any of the children I knew mum and dad. Peter and Corrine are such wonderful people. They always shared great concern for my own well being and that of my children, when we would often meet at a biannual conference and then some. I cant imagine the heartbreak of losing a child . Sending love and healing comfort from our family to yours. May the memories of a son and brother well loved help the family through this sad period of transition!

Dougie Barlow, Dr. Mitra Ray and daughters Lily, Leela and Nira

Dear Corinne and Peter, I was so terribly saddened to hear about Ben. My heart aches for the two of you and your family.

It was an honor to sail with you. You made those boring days into fun ones. I was really looking forward to sailing with you again. Rest easy Ben

Dear Dr. Nieman and Dr. Zamonsky

I am saddened to learn of Ben's untimely passing. Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tarun Mehra and family

Peter, Corinne, Jon, Matthew and Katie,

It is with a heavy heart I send my condolences on the sudden loss of your beautiful Ben. There are no words for this type of grief - please know your family will be in my prayers.

Big hugs and love, Karen Zientek and family

Dear Peter and Corinne

My very deepest condolences on your loss. There are of no words that could possibly soften the pain. My thoughts are with you.

Stephen Wainer

Dr. Zamonsky

I was saddened to hear this news and am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jodi Keil

I remember Ben and some of us went thrift shopping and he dressed up in the most ridiculous outfit (featuring a leopard print cardigan and a fluffy hat) and we couldn’t stop laughing. Trips to dairy queen were the best, zoo lights a blast. He’ll really be missed, he made an impact on everyone he met.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many sweet memories of our families gathering over the years. Behrens family.

As GCA staff I attended a number of trips with Ben. I have many memories of our time spent in Mexico but think that this story captures his playful nature well. On our grade 7 ski trip while heading to our hotel I explained the hotel rules on the bus. After going over these rules Ben asked if staff would accept bribes to allow him some extra freedoms while at the hotel. I said I would definitely be open to bribery and Ben immediately handed me a wad of cash.

Once our buses were unloaded and students were settled in their rooms Ben came to find me to “persuade” me to return his money. In his dry, hilarious style he proceeded to try to trade me playing cards, nerf guns, magic tricks, and all manner of trinkets that he somehow had stashed in his coat pockets. I let him go on for some time out of fascination for this collection of treasures! Ben was reunited with his spending money and all of these items and I remember fondly how he spent much of the trip demonstrating his card tricks. Ben was loved and he will be missed.

I didn’t know Ben that well off the rugby pitch but he always played his heart out on it and I always got a sense Ben was open to learn and grow in rugby not only as a player but as the fine young man he was, he was an amazing teammate and a truly kind heart and he will be missed greatly.

To Bens family he was such a sweet guy and I loved to see him smile because it gave me hope that he was doing better and when I heard he passed all I Was hoping that all it was a bad dream I wish all of you the best of luck

I was a good friend to Ben since I met him in 10th grade. He always added a splash of fun to my math IB class. I wish I was there for him more in grade 11, because I knew he had been struggling with depression. His death was a major shock to me, and I will miss him very much. Rest In Peace Ben. I’m sorry for not being there.

Ben was a good friend of mine growing up. I remember being the only girl at his birthday party in elementary school, so he went easy on me so the other boys wouldn’t pick on me. Later on we were on the same mission team for the GCA mexico trio, and it was a blast spending time with him. He was a huge help and was always there for assistance if i didn’t know where a nail went or needed help lifting. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and fellow friends. He is in a bette romance now. Rest easy Ben.

Ben was my first friend at Henry Wisewood, he definitely knew his way around a joke. I regret not spending more time with him throughout the summer, the guy really was one of my best friends. I love you Ben, fly high.

Our deepest condolences to your family. May love and peace surround you during this challenging time. Roxanne Goldade and David Chase.

I wasn’t very close with Ben, but I did have a number of classes with him this year as well as in grade 10. We were never good friends, but I can recall him always making jokes and trying to say something that would make the class or his friends laugh. Now that I have learned he was struggling with depression, it gives me a little bit of comfort to know that I will still remember him as the funny guy sitting surrounded by people who cherished his company. I cannot begin to imagine what the NIEMAN Family is feeling right now, but I hope my words can bring comfort, and that I wish he could have stuck around a while longer to continue to brighten mine and my classmates mornings. I am incredibly sorry for your loss and hope that peace will find your family.