Benjamin Fisher Hamilton

I met Ben when my father(Lewis Messer) was admitted to Aston Park Health Care Center. Ben was my daddy’s roommate for most of the time I have known him. He was a fascinating man. When I would visit my daddy, I always looked for Ben. I loved to talk with him. He was such an intense and intellegient man. I could tell he was intellegient by the words he used and the conversations we had, even if it was only about the strap on his chair. I remeber when daddy was first admitted to Aston Park, our paster had come by to visit and left a church bulletin. Ben found the bulletin and was in the hall explaining to two ladies the order of the service. All I could do was smile because of the patience he had with the explanation. I remember the time when he introduced my mother and I to a CNA as his friend. I also remember the time when Ben was speaking French. The CNA’s said he had been talking in French for about three or four weeks and no one could understand him. I walked up to him and using the only French word I know, I said Bon Jour Ben. He looked up at me with the biggest smile and started talking French really fast. The only thing I could do was smile and knod my head because I had no idea what he was saying. All I know is, what ever he was saying was really funny because he kept laughing and smiling. Who knows, he is probably speaking French to God and He understands him. I hope these little stories have helped you at this time. My whole family thinks alot of Ben. He is truly a special person and we will never forget him. My deepest sympathy to you all. I can honestly say our lives have been enriched by knowing Benjamin Hamilton. My mother(Catherine Messer) also sends her sympathy to you all. May he rest in peace.