With my daughter's permission, I share here her greeting to you:
Good evening ladies n gents i am feliks my uncle ben was a super cool character he did incredible things with his life had 2 great families and traveled
I remember the last time i saw my uncle was 2014 at Grandpa's funeral
He offered to help me medically if i needed. I don't have a ton of memories to go into but i love my uncle and i wish you All well
Rest in peace uncle ben , i love ya
Xxx feliksferalx
In response to "How did you first meet Benjamin?"
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I only knew Ben his last few years when he participated in our Santa Rosa Tai Chi group. During his many Tai Chi practices he was mostly quiet but very diligent and came as often as he could. We could all see how he was often in pain yet persevered. He was greatly liked by all and we were all very shocked by his sudden passing. While I had heard he was a medical Doctor, none of us knew of his extensive caring work all over the World. He left a profound gift to us all by just being who he was and I feel honored to have participated with him in the Tai Chi practice. Bruce Smith
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1983, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, USA
American Medical Students Association -Tulane Chapter
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1983, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, USA
Yearbook photo AMSA - Ben was President 1981-82
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1980, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, USA
Medical school year book
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Ben Mills - 1 st year
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Many of you may or may not know that Ben sponsored the English studies of five Roma children at our school in North Macedonia, and his support made a real difference in their lives. Because of him, these students had the opportunity to study English and German, and even become the first people in their families to not only finish high school but to go on to get college degrees!
Two of the boys he supported (brothers), Emsel Arifoski (for 9 years) and Enes Arifoski (for 8 years), studied with us for almost a decade (all of which was sponsored by Ben). Today they live and work in Germany, helping others in hospitals. Another student, Amel Vejselsoski (for 5 years), is now studying at an international high school in English. Two younger students, Alajda Aloska (this is her 2nd year) and Davud Alioski (this is his 1st year), are just beginning their English journey.
I wanted you to know how much his generosity meant to us and to these kids, and how deeply grateful we are for everything he did. His impact will continue through the students he helped and the paths they are now able to follow. Please click on (or copy and paste into browser) this link to see a video from the kids: https://www.facebook.com/shar…
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I first met my Uncle Ben when I was little. He taught me how to shuffle cards and play solitary card games which I still remember: Blue Moon, Four Card Match and Clock. Then he got me good with “52 pick-up” I was so excited to play ,I said “Me first! Me first!” Then he proceeded to flip the 52 cards on the floor. Trickster I thought. He seemed to me a playful prankster, brave and attracted to joy. He taught me not to take things so seriously. I wanted to be like him.
He also had a calmness about him when he was reading and drinking coffee or tea. He had a down-to-earth kind of ease with himself which resonates with me to this day.
I was extremely fortunate to be able to call him my Uncle and always spoke and will always speak about him with pride. I looked up to him, trusted him, and he gave me some of the best life advice I’ve ever received.
He also got me hooked on Peet’s Coffee. Theres heavy winds here today in Hawaii, rushing in the windows. Curtains are rising and papers are flying, but I’m feeling at ease with myself, in a down-to-earth kind of way, while sipping on some Peet’s Organic Alameda. Peace and Love
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I haven't seen Ben in almost 50 years, but my heart broke when I saw this. We were classmates at Dartmouth. Ben was very mature for his age and had a strong sense of self - he wasn't captured by any of the empty "tradition" nonsense at the school. He would say a reassuring "Good" as an explicit endorsement when he felt I needed to hear it. I really liked that, and adopted that simple verbal encouragement in my own interactions ever since. I followed Ben via his facebook page and felt the work he was doing made him an RD, or Real Doctor. The world needs a lot more Bens.
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My name is Nilufar Rakhmanova. I worked with Ben at USAID Mission in Uzbekistan. I remember Ben, just like you described with a twinkle in his eyes and sharp mind. I thought that I know Russian well but I was so impressed and surprised when he made corrections and edits to my Russian letter:). He used to call me "trouble" is my middle name or multitalented friend. I knew Ben's late wife and youngest daughter. Oh Ben, we will miss you in this world where there are few compassionate and big souls and intelligent minds like you!
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I am so sorry to hear about Dr Mills. I worked with Dr Mills in Greybull, Wyo as his office nurse. He was a great boss and friend. Ben, you will be missed.
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Ben and I were at WMS school at the same time. What a stellar example he was of the call to service that Windsorites believed in. I am some for the loss Ben's family and friends must be feeling. No doubt, his goodness will live on.
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My deepest condolences to the family. Ben was a man with a big heart—simple, intelligent, and truly kind. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
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