He died a week later after posting this video. It obviously meant he was supposed to tell the world his story :( RIP Ben.

Ben, You were my niece's, Jennifer Johnson, inspiration for her flashcard video..... We lost her a week before Christmas 2012 from Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. Like you, she was taken from us too soon. I know you have found each other where ever there is after here...Keep her safe until we see her again.

Wow you had such a beautiful smile. U made me love you and didn't know u. But that's ok we'll get a chance to know each in heaven. Love you sweet angel guy.

I can see why Ben picked this background song as his song. If you didnt know the background songs name is Mad World by Gary Jules and theres a line in the song that says "The dreams in which in dying are the best i ever had" and thats true for Ben because all he wanted was to be at peace and when he passed out he was truly at peace and now he is forever at peace :) and im happy for him because everybody deserves to have peace.

Omg R.I.P you are perfect. I love you!

RIP, My friend

This video was made a week before he passed away, he seemed such a lovely boy, his story was so inspiring and this video always bring tears to my eyes, Heaven gained a Beautiful soul!, Rest in Peace Ben♥

I cried my eyes out watching this. R.I.P Ben, you were a brave guy! You have forever influenced me!

I want to thank you, Ben. You have helped me truly realize how big of a blessing our lives are, and that we must cherish every moment of it. You have certainly shared your story with the world, and I'm sure you've touched every single person who has watched this video. Rest in Peace, you are an amazing inspiration!

It's so amazing to see so many people still loving Ben, and praying for him and his family

Ben, you've touched my heart forever. I feel so sad but I know I shouldn't be because you are in a happier place now. You are a beautiful soul and your cheerfulness and strength is a true inspiration, you are a hero. I will appreciate life and be a better person in your honor. Anyone who knew you is blessed to have had you in your life. Because of your video, I have renewed faith that there is an afterlife and God. Keep smiling in heaven, we love you Ben =)

rest in peace :'(

I love how he showed his scar, took a moment, and flashed that beautiful smile.

Rest in Peace Ben, over the past year i can't stop thinking about you! My prayers go out to Ben's family and friends on this day which is now bittersweet.

Q. D. E. P./R. I. P i cant stop cry :'(

RIP Ben. You were and still an amazing person, and an angel sent from heaven. I will be honored to meet you when the time comes to go up there.

Still can't believe this actually happened to him. Even though I've never met him before, you could tell from all of the videos he did that he was such a sweet, caring and very inspiring guy (+ he had the cutest smile!)

You were so tough all those years, and you still had that beautiful smile on your face! This made me realize my problems arent as bad as others and I shouldnt take life for granted, rest in peace, Ben

This made me smile. How strong he was and how he knew through his faith in God that he would be okay. Rest in piece baby. :)

Rip beautiful boy! Ur truely amazing and still inspire the world daily with this inspirational video.. thank you , and may you RIP.. Hopefully uve found your brightlight again...

He Is So Beautiful. God Bless His Soul.

i just saw this video, its heartbreaking that your gone. rest in peace you are such a wonderful young man. i will be thinking about you and your family. xx

Man, I came across these videos almost a year ago, and when I first saw these heart-wrenching things, they made me bawl for hours. I put them in a playlist and I bust rediscovered them. Now when I watch them, I think of the happy state he is in right now. And that is what we all should do. Don't think about the suffering he had on earth, but rather the awesome place and life he is living right now.

I've watched this atleast 5 times and it still gets me everytime. He's so sweet and such an inspiration. I don't know why, but it hurts to even get on Youtbue with out being sad and thinking about Ben. I feel so close to him, in a way I can't even describe. It's terrible to even think Ben isn't here, after watching all his videos, watching him be so lively. Rest in Peace, Ben. May God hold you forever, and keep you safe. :) (I'm honestly kind of REALLLLLYYY excited to meet Ben in heaven one day)

His smile just brightens up the screen. :)

im 12 and im crying some people arnt taking it seriously

I cried the whole way through this...RIP Ben, I may not have known you but seeing you smile in this video talking about what you are gives me so much hope in the world, you're so beautiful and I hope heaven is all that you dreamed of and more xoxox

Wherever you are Ben, keep smiling. It's one of the most beautiful and encouraging things I have ever seen...

I just came across his videos and was very moved by it. And then i found out that we share the same date of birth. Now I'm even sadder. :( R.I.P

When I watched this I got an amazing feeling. Rip

This is such a sad, sad story, but it seems to make me feel so happy everytime I watch it. Inspiration to many Ben, may your soul rest in piece, you brave, brave young man.

this video actually brought tears to my eyes, its the first time of me watching it. im so sorry that he had to go through everything that he went through. then when i found out he passed away I broke down in tears and I didnt even know him and it was my first time watching this. he seemed like such a nice boy. R.I.P. Ben thank you for fighting and staying as strong for as long as you did. you touched so many peoples life. you will never be forgotten

you are so cute and so strong

So thankful to Kieran Miles for inspiring him to do this otherwise the world wouldn't know his story. This video is so inspirational and made me cry. R.I.P Ben Breedlove

Sometimes i think my health issues are worse then anybody else but then i watch videos like this and realize how lucky i am. My heart goes out to you and your family Ben!!!

Even after all this he still smiles. There are people who live a fine life with no problems but still cant seem to be thankfull . R.I.P ben we were all blessed to have you

Rest in peace men, :(

I love his smile...he makes me smile❤

I watched this video a year ago and it still brings tears to my eyes.. I don't know u but you're an amazing person Ben

R.I.P Ben, your story really put a smile to everybody's face and even mine, you have been an inspiration to everyone including me..see you in heaven.

You lost your fear of death, and now you are in a better place where you don't have to worry any more. There is nothing you can do there but smile. I hope that your story can continue to inspire us all. And I hope you are still smiling. Forever -3

i have a family history of hcm......... my doctor says ill probably get it within 5 years. im showing signs already. my heart cries for you.

i cried through this video, its so sad, but i know he has gone to a place with no pain, and all happyness(: and even if i didnt know him, he is such and inspiring person to everyone. i love him, R.I.P.

Rest in paradise -3 this actually has me really upset but so inspired to live life to the fullest. Some of us have no idea how much we take for granted, and how many people say they wish to die when there is people fighting to live. So many new realizations, I just want to thank him for all the messages he's showed me by sharing his story. Thank you and I hope you're still smiling Ben -3

His story is very heartfelt. I need to count my blessings because he gives us hope. :'-)

As I watched this, I didn't cry (I don't cry easily...) but, I felt comforted. Also knowing he died on Christmas like Jesus makes know that there was a purpose. There is a purpose for everything. Rest in Peace Ben. Everyone on KZread wishes you aren't dead. Everyone on the world wishes you aren't dead. If you are watching me type this right now, I want you to know, it's going to be ok

nobody will ever forget this fine and amazing young man, RIP, you served a great purpose with your time on earth with us, we greatly appreciate it :)

Ben, thanks for sharing your story with the world. I too have been to that peaceful place when I was 23, saw that bright light and came back. Like you, I will never forget that day. I am 28 now but each and everyday when I wake up, I smile that somehow I am granted another day to make a difference in this world. I know that you are at peace Ben and I hope to see you on the other side when my day comes.

Rest In Peace, Ben. I didn't know you, but you helped a lot of people.

This always make me cry an think omg to people!! RIP

Rest in peace. You will NEVER be forgotten. I can watch this video over and over again but yet still cry. Missin' you down here.

Ahhh Ben, you are an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many people as well, you've told me never to give up in life no matter how hard and tough it gets and to always have faith and trust in God. I know you are resting in perfect peace buddy, God Bless you :)

I .....love you! r.i.p ...your story reminds me of that one japanese movie called '' I give my first love to you.'' it's amazing....I wish you could've watched it.

you were amazing. i hope you like it in heaven. RIP Ben.

R.I.P. Ben your story touched my heart I couldn't help but stop smiling every time you smiled

Through out the whole video, I had tears streaming down my face. It's not everyday you see someone as strong and worthy as you. Keeping a smile on your face after everything you've been through... It's incredible. I'm not exactly holy, but you make me believe that there's something waiting for me on the other side. You are obviously too good to stay on earth and swept away to a better place. I love you, I admire you, I pray for you. Sleep tight Ben, and keep that smile shining bright in the d

You'll be missed, Ben Breedlove. Rest in Peace

Rest in peacce

Everytime i watch this video I cry, I watched both parts but I didn't realise he died until I looked at the comments and then I burst into tears. Heaven has gained an angel, he has such a beautiful smile and watching this video always makes me feel at peace, R.I.P Ben

This video is so touching and sad i was in tears he was a handsome young man with a heart of gold he is a inspiration to alot of people around the world, R.I.P. BEN You are a Angel

This is so Sad:( im really sorry for you!!x

Today's an anniversary. I hope all is well. You will always have my respect.

You're so beautiful Ben Breedlove, you give me the courage to keep living every hard day of my life, and you help me push away the pain..I wish you were still on this earth..the world needs more good people like you. RIP-3

wow this honestly made me cry your story is very touching and you are one strong young man your story made a huge impact on my life thank you for sharing your story that was amazing!

RIP Ben Breedlove! Youre missed so much.

I can't stop crying :'(

omfg i usually dont cry at these really sad vids, but thays the first time i ever cried to this! His smile the song the story...it all came together into this beautiful video. Its amazing yet so sad that he made this video just before he died, on xmas day. But thats what he wanted. This is all just overwhelming.

We all regret about something when nothing can be done about it. Too bad for this dude - he seems a really nice boy and probably a friend one can rely on. I also regret I had never had a chance to get to know him. God bless his soul and I wish to his parents to be strong in sake of his memory. R.I.P. Ben!

I hope all of you understand what I'm saying when I say what I'm going to say.. He seems like he was a beautiful person, with an amazing heart, even with his condition trying to stop that. Rest In never-ending Peace Ben

So sad .. R.I.P .

Such an inspiration to never take what is given to you for granted. Rest in peace brave Sir.

the world loves you Ben, you are amazing as is your message. Peace to you and your family.

thats really sad but by the way u have a really cute smile

R.I.P rest in peace. :(

you are such a wonderful person, and i just love your smile! your story is very inspiring and kinda made me change my view on life. you have gone through a lot and i have so much respect for you on how you look forward to tomorrow with a smile. i hope that you're doing okay, and that you love a long happy life. :) stay strong.

Such a powerful story- in a better place now. RIP gorgeous boy. They say god takes the best ones x

remember one thing you cant be afraid to die

I fell in love with him a year ago only to find he had died. :'( R.I.P. Ben

watching this video, i cried so much. he seems like such a sweet, kind, loving person. his smile makes me smile. to think that he uploaded this video just 1 week before.. you know, its heartbreaking. but his smile has made my day a whole lot brighter. thank you for that

I just cried. U r an inspiration to the whole world! I'm so sorry...R.I.P

Rip

The song is a version of "Mad World" originally performed by Tears For Fears... but i prefer the version of Michael andrews feat gary jules.

I pray every night before I fall aspleep and more often than not, I find myself praying for you Ben and your family. I know your not physically alive but I know your soul lives on and I pray that your at peace. You inspired me to never take life for granted, to say I love you to the ones you love every chance I get and to give my life to Christ. For this time on earth is temporary and you never know whe God will call you home! Thank you I hope to see you one day in heaven!

you truley are the bravest most couragous person i know of! you have touched my life and the life if so many others! rest in peace ben, god bless you and your family!

Mad World by Gary Jules

why did you have to die me and my friend watched your story a long time ago why couldnt you win rip ben

i cryed all the way through this and when he showed the scar i cryed even harder no one deserves this;'( he was a gorgeous boy with a gorgeous smile he was just prfect it's true that god taked the good one's rest in peace ben always missed and never forgotten by everyone

When i first watched this about A month ago my heart broke and i then realized how much i take my life for granted ,but now i am grateful thanks to your story and i thank you ...........R.I.P Ben Breedlove

R.I.P Ben, he died on December 25 2011 :(

I honestly don't know what to say... I have empathy for him though. I know a few people with Heart Conditions as well. Perhaps 1 TOO many...Most of them I met when I was in the United States ARMY... Goodbye Ben....: (

I was thinking of this guy the other day. I never even met him, but I still miss him. My love and heart goes to his family and friends. I hope to see him in paradise.

Your Story is so wonderful , it helps many people in the world ! Rest in Peace

I miss you.

my god your cute >.

This was absolutely inspiring, to smile about something so scary. This video was heart warming and I would of loved to know him. R.I.P

in tears right now, God bless.. you are in the peaceful place you saw when you were 4 :'(

Respect from sweden rip see u in valhalla viking.

he looks so good, I always want I boyfriend that looks like him, but I think I never would like him to be my boyfriend because I would be to sad to handle with his death

RIP Ben you're with God now. This makes me cry everytime I watch this. Thank you for your inspiration of being such a strong person

even though u were going through all this u r still smiling and thatssomething that no 1 could forget. ur smile lights up a room