'He Calls Us By Name': How a Family's Love for 15-Year-Old Benjamin Inspires Thousands Across the World

In the quiet stillness of early morning, grief can feel like an overwhelming shadow. Yet, for the family of fifteen-year-old Benjamin Vo, moments of reflection are increasingly filled with light, warm memories, and an outpouring of global prayer. Five weeks after Benjamin was called home, his parents, Alan and Thao, along with his younger brother, Ryan, continue to hold tight to the vibrant legacy he left behind. From family trips across the globe to quiet afternoons spent coding projects at his desk, Benjamin’s life was marked by an exceptional combination of kindness, determination, and creative joy. Those who knew Ben recall a young man who was deeply passionate about aviation, technology, and sport. Whether giving his total effort during basketball tryouts or building intricate digital flight galleries and original games, Ben approached life with a clear motto: trying is all that matters. One family friend shared how Ben’s humble attitude and quick, gentle smile—often showing his braces in family photos—brought immediate warmth to every room he entered. Among the family's cherished memories are snapshots from a vibrant life: standing before a sunlit airport overlook in a Star Wars shirt with his dad and brother, sharing a cold drink at a Swiss mountain cafe beneath alpine peaks, and laughing together in front of the sweeping underwater ruins at an aquarium in Bangkok. In recent weeks, the Vo family’s story has touched hearts far beyond their local community, drawing striking comparisons to Saint Carlo Acutis, the Church's first millennial saint. Both boys were fifteen-year-old digital enthusiasts who used computer technology to create, connect, and serve others. Today, Ben’s family takes immense comfort in believing that these two young souls walk together in Heaven as close companions. Through an online memorial wall at benjaminvo.love, more than 7,700 candles have been lit by people worldwide offering prayers for Ben, his parents, and his brother Ryan. One prayer left by his father asks Ben to give his younger brother strength, while another contributor prayed for healing and peace for the entire family. As family and friends gather to remember Ben, they draw strength from the Catholic belief that love transcends earthly separation, resting in the promise that every soul is known and called by name. The podcast hosts dig deeper into these sacred family memories, daily Mass readings, and spiritual reflections on today's episode of Remembering Benjamin.