Note by Dalia Burde

Ben was one my favorite creatives I worked with in the last 12 years. When he moved to SF to be the CD at West we collaborated on several projects, he even directed one project with us. After he left we worked together on several other projects and I was really bummed when he decided to make the move back to NYC, and he got so busy our chances to work together dwindled. His success was so deserved, he was smart and funny and a joy to be around. I was shocked to hear of his passing and I wish you all my sincerest condolences. What a loss for the world.

— Dalia Burde