On this day you told me to take this picture with the best cousin and after you told me when i get this picture i should send you a copy and never to lose this picture. i never got a chance to send you this picture. im extremely sad I lost my cool aunt and my cousin. i can see you were loved by many people. ill miss you both very much.

Ben - such a warm, caring and genuine guy. A pleasure to be around with a smile that could light up a room. May you and your dear mother rest in peace. All my love always x

Ben and his wonderful mother Nadia, You will always be in my thoughts. I can only echo what everyone else has said. A truly great friend always great fun to be around who always put others first. Not one bad moment with you comes to mind. I pray that you are both in a better place than this world without justice.

I'm not sure where to start or what to say... It's funny how you remember the silly little things; having to call Nadia and Freddy to pick up a drunk and passed-out Ben from a bar mitzvah...Nadia getting me to eat mushroom pizza (little was I to know it would be my favourite)...Ben calming me down if/when I went berserk during my crazy years...Joe's paintball parties when, tired and bruised at the end of the day, Ben would forgo his last paintballs and stand in the middle, ready to be shot by everyone...an always laughing nutter! To two of the most genuine, nice people I've ever met, it's been an honour to know you both. x

I have so many memories of us growing up, I'd never be able to write them all down. When we were kids, Nadia would entertain my fussy food habits and help me with my homework. Ben always looked out for me, he'd always make me laugh and he was always there when I needed him. I'll always remember Ben's laugh... I love you mate, and I'll never forget you. You'll always mean the world to me, and I miss you loads...

First time I met him I knew here was a lad who wouldn't harm a fly, would do anything for his mates and could crack me up laughing no matter what the mood. See ya soon fella,it was an honour. RIP Ben and Nadia

Ben - you were the centre of the boys' world - also, Katie always spoke about you - she adored you - you were a perfect person - may you rest in peace with your dear Mummy, Nadia, & our thoughts are with all your family and friends - everlansting love - from: Michelle, Adrian & Clare (Wayne)

The last time I saw Ben 3 weeks ago, was at the notorius vodball in birmingham, at the time I had forgotten my ticket and had absolutely no way of getting in, but trust Ben to be infront of me in the que, and to the rescue, without a second word he waited with me and persuaded the manager to let me in, he always had his way with the words. Will miss you Ben Ashley Hikmet

Its a strange thing to say but I will never forget Nadia's voice. From her opening the door and welcoming me into their home, or shouting through the house for one of her boys to come to her for something or another, or answering the hundreds of phone calls I must have made to the house from the ages of about 7 to 26, I will never forget Nadia's voice. And Ben, the man I see in all of these photos surrounded by so many great friends, always laughing, and the boy I knew who I played with like a brother and who always, always, laughed to the end.

To our best friend Dalah and his truly great mother, Nadia. You'll always be with us and we'll be thinking of you forever. Love, Your boys x