The Greek island of Kos was blisteringly hot on July 24th,  1991, with temperatures reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit. That sweltering evening Kerry Needham’s mother Christine, 52, battled through the oppressive heat and arrived breathless and panic-stricken at a hotel on the island where 19-year-old Kerry was working as a waitress.

She had rushed from a farmhouse which she and husband Eddy, 56, were renovating for their new life together with Kerry and little Ben.She broke the news that blonde-haired Ben, then just 21-months old, had disappeared sometime that afternoon from the gardens behind the farmhouse.

At first Christine thought Ben was with Kerry’s brother, Stephen, 32. But when Stephen returned on his moped to the farmhouse without Ben, one of the longest running missing persons cases in British history began.

Ben’s elder sister Leighanna, 12, who shares his fair complexion, was even taken to the island as a toddler to take part in a reconstruction of Ben’s disappearance but with no result other than more heartache for Kerry and the Needham family.The emotional cost to Kerry, now 34, has been immense.

“There are no more leads to follow. There is nothing left to cling on to,” says Kerry, who has always believed Ben was kidnapped for money and handed over to an illegal adoption agency. Today she believes he is living a ‘normal’ childhood, the son of a well off family in Australia or the United States.“If there was something I could do I would do it. If there was somewhere I could go I would go,” says Kerry.

“All I have left is my mother’s instinct which says ‘hold on’ because as a mother I will never give up on Ben.“I have reached the stage now where I know my family and I have done everything we can. I have searched my heart out for him.“But now I am waiting for Ben to find me because I believe one day he will. I’m not really religious but I prey that he will find me. “Wherever he is he is 16 years old now and if he is anything like his sister Leighanna he will start asking questions because he will be inquisitive.“He will ask: ‘Where is my birth certificate? Why don’t I look like my mother and father? Why do I feel different?’

“When that process happens he will find me. I believe that. I have to.”

But there are darker thoughts which Kerry has more difficulty talking about.“Sometimes I admit I believe it would have been easier on me and my family if they had found a body.“We could have moved on. But because he could still be alive we have that hope which has slowly been tearing us apart emotionally.

“I don’t think I could face another 15 years of empty hope yet if you gave me a crystal ball and it showed Ben returning to me after another fifteen years I would gladly wait. It’s hard to describe.“My father has always blamed himself because he was working on the farmhouse nearby when Ben disappeared.“Because he felt he had lost Ben he felt it was his duty to find him and for years he followed every lead. It nearly killed him and I had to tell him to stop.

”The burden of Ben’s disappearance has also taken its toll on Kerry who returned to her home city of Sheffield after losing her son. The pain drove her to attempt suicide and in the first years after Ben disappeared she took two overdoses and slit her writs. Her relationship with Simon buckled under the pressure of the relentless search for Ben and after he was convicted of robbery in 1994, just two weeks after the birth of their second child Leighanna, Kerry broke up with him.

After that there was an eight year relationship with former boxer Pierce Mount and a fling with a dancer called Jimmy Santos Yan who she met during a holiday in the Dominican Republic in 2004.“I’ve been an emotionally yo yo” says Kerry.“Pierce was Pierce. He made me laugh and Leighanna called him dad. But he couldn’t cope with parenthood.

“When he drank he got rough and that was the end of that. We split up because I didn’t want Leighanna around that sort of behaviour.“I know what has happened to Ben has made me over protective of Leighanna but I think that is only natural. I won’t take any risks with her. “After Pierce I wasn’t interested in men at all. It was me and Leighanna and the search for Ben. That is all that mattered.“But I met Jimmy on the first holiday I had had since I lost Ben.

It was a holiday romance and at the time I thought it might be the real thing.“But when I sent him $1000 to help him come to Sheffield, I didn’t hear from him again. You live and learn.”After that Kerry openly admits, “My trust in men was zero. Leighanna and I had enough to cope with without being let down by men and I kept myself to myself after Jimmy.

”Keeping herself to herself involved locking herself in her well kept three-bedroomed council house on the anniversaries of Ben’s disappearance and staring at pictures of him, weeping and then pulling herself together before Leighanna returned from school. Or falling asleep alone and experiencing the recurring dream of Ben being returned to her front door by Det Sgt Malcolm Silk of South Yorkshire Police with the words: “I’ve got someone here who wants to see you.”That is until handsome fence builder Craig Grist, 23, who is 11 years her junior, walked into her life.

Kerry was holding down a job as a receptionist at fencing firm in Sheffield, where she still works, when Craig asked her out.She turned him down – every day for 18 months – still frightened of another disappointment. But that changed just over a year ago when Kerry, who says Craig has kind eyes, wasn’t going to take no for an answer.“He’s my toy boy,” jokes Kerry, who despite the tough shell she has built around herself to survive the disappointments and heartache of Ben’s loss, still manages to be optimistic.“Actually Craig is anything but a toy boy. He is a man with two daughters of his own from a previous relationship – Kiera, five and Regan, two - and he knows how to face up to his responsibilities like a man.

“Last year on July 24th, for the first time we did something as a family to try and be happy. Craig arranged a barbeque and we had a good time. We weren’t forgetting about Ben, but I am very aware that Leighanna must come first now, and as a family we were happy. “I’m not sure what we will do this year. I will have to see how I feel. But thanks to Craig we coping better these days. ”After a whirlwind romance we can reveal the couple got married at a Sheffield registry office on April 24 this year and have just returned from honeymoon in northern Cyprus where Kerry’s mum and dad have now set up home.

“We had a wedding ceremony in Cyprus too and we have had a wonderful, wonderful time,” says Kerry. “My late grandmother Edna always wanted me to marry using her wedding ring and that is what I have done.”Craig, who is a quietly spoken but resolute man said: “The age difference is not an issue to me at all.

Why should it be? No one would bat an eye if it was the other way round.“When you fall for somebody you don’t see an age or a history you see a person who you know you connect with.“Mind you, it took 18 months of trying. When Kerry finally agreed to come out with me I just punched the air and shouted ‘Yes!’.

Since then we’ve never looked back.“I don’t talk about Ben unless Kerry wants to in which case we chat about him. But otherwise I don’t believe it’s my place.“We’ve got a long time ahead of us and whatever the future holds for Kerry, Leighanna and Ben, I’m here for them. I’m sure they know that.”Kerry is moving on with her life and trying to leave the dark days behind her. But she knows it will be a difficult balancing act.“I’m two different people living under one roof,” she says.

“I’m now Mrs Grist with a husband and duty to Craig to make our marriage a happy one.“And I’m also Kerry Needham who will always keep my hope alive that Ben and I will be reunited.“When I start to hope too much for Ben’s return I can get depressed and I have to guard against that and be Mrs Grist for my sake and for Craig and Leighanna’s sake.”

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written by dawn morris, January 10, 2008

Everytime its on the news about madeleine i ALWAYS think about ben. I remember when ben went missing , what a beautiful little boy i thougtht when i seen his picture, it really upset me. I do believe he will come home to your family kerry. God bless .

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written by Kathleen, January 10, 2008

Kerry,
I hope Ben finds you one day soon. As a mum myself I can only imagine the torture you have endured over the years. Try to stay positive and enjoy life with your little girl and husband, you deserve some happiness.
Sending you love and always on the lookout .

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written by Julie, January 09, 2008

Hiya Kerry & Family
About 3/4 years ago,we were on holiday in Kos and were very aware of it being the island of Bens dissappearence,whilst browsing around the shops in Kos Town,I noticed a foto pinned at the back of the counter of a blonde,pale complection,young teen,wearing a blue school uniform.Now I wouldn`t for a minute think they`d have kept Ben on Kos,whoever took him, but clutching at straws as soon as we returned to UK I found the website and sent this imformation in,but obviously nothing came of it,I`m jsut wondering was it followed up,do you know?Like another commentor mentioned,technology has improved so much,maybe worth starting from scratch again? Open a fund and the good old brits will donate to it.I also think Ben will find you,the more Maddies in the news (bless)might prompt Ben to surf the net about missing kids and find himself??? Very best wishes I hope you`re reunited.

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written by Nicola, January 06, 2008

FAO Leighanna- If that was Leighanna, Ben's sister (hopefully it wasn't some sick person pretending to be you) that left the message on 13 December 2007, could you get back to me? I am doing some work for university on the case of your brother and how the newspapers covered it- I don't think they gave it much publicity and I would like to know your opinion. Please email me as soon as possible- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Only email me if you are Leighanna or Kerry Grist- no jokers- this is a serious case. Thank you.

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written by Sonia Belfast N.Ireland, January 05, 2008

I am genuinely so sorry about the disappearence of Ben and has truely been on my mind along with the messages of support for Madeleine McCann, but believe me Ben has not gone un noticed. Matbe it would be a good idea if you linked Ben with Madeleine on the Virgin Media web site. Madeleine McCann's parents have kept this alive so obviously we have joined in the support for them to find Madeleine. Everyone of the supporters would love all of our missing children to have a support board were we can leave our messages and post Bens picture as he was when abducted and a digital picture as to what he might look like now. Please believe me we do think of all missing children. No matter what status or back ground they come from, they are missing and need to be found. If anyone who reads this board knowx anything at all about Ben you must come forward and end this nightmare for his Family. Ben you are in my thoughts and prayers as is Madeleine. God Bless you and I pray that with all the media attention for missing children that you will be found very soon. God be with you and also with you loving parents. Sonia x x x

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written by Sharon, January 04, 2008

In reply to comment below {written by Sarah, September 17, 2007}.

I am truely shocked that there is people like you out there that would not only think something like this - but try to pass it on to Ben's mother.
You must lead a very sad life, and have no-one in it that you love, let alone a child of your own.

I have no children, though i do have neices and nephews and a family I adore. If anything like this was ever to happen I would like to think that we would all have the strength and courage that Kerry and her fam has had to keep the hope alive that we would see that child again.

Kerry, I hope your precious child returns to you one day.
You are an inspiration to us all, and a credit to Ben.
x x x

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written by Gill, January 03, 2008

I hope one day you will find your son, Ben. I thinkabout him every time Maddy Mccann is mentioned. please dont lose faith. I will pray he is reunited with you one day.

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written by Shai, December 31, 2007

How angry I feel at the difference in getting help between you and the mccanns
16 years of sheer hell for a purely innocent family receiving no support what-so-ever against a media circus with government backing for a family, who rightly or wrongly, is under suspicion.

Both Ben and Maddie are innocent British children that, like all missing children, deserve all the help that can possibly be given, who or what their parents know or dont know should not come into it

My heart truly goes out to you for what you have endured, aswell as my admiration for the way you have managed to conduct yourselves

I pray ben or someone close to him will recognise who he is and your torment will be ended with him back in your arms, and until that day, I wish all of your family as bright a future as is possible under the circumstances

Is there possibly a petition or something we can sign to demand you get the help ben so much deserves?

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written by leighanna, December 23, 2007

ben is my brother and whoever took him is a cruel nasty evil person and i truely hate the person the stole him away from usnot one day goes by withought ben not being in my thoughts i might not have ever met him but i do love him verry much and just want him returned

if anyone know anything please come forward with your info i just want to be able to see him

xxx

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written by Christine, December 18, 2007

On October 11th Karl Woodhouse mentioned in his comments about a blond haired boy being dressed as a girl by a Gypsy woman in Bodrum. My friends daughter returned from Bodrum last year, convinced she had seen Ben Needham. As you say, is this not worth investigating in some way as Kos is only a few miles away and easily accessible by boat? I continue to hope for his safe return to you - never give up x

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written by Mariana Faithful http://www.benneedham.net, December 11, 2007

Thank you Paul. We are getting in touch with you.

http://www.benneedham.net

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written by paul (cardiff), December 10, 2007

My self and my wife have given up to date imformation and a up todate vidio with what we thought was a good likeness of ben to the south yorks police we have yet to hear if bens mum has recived this info

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written by Mariana Faithful, representative of the Needham family, December 10, 2007

To Angelica, comment October 11, 2007.

Stephen Needham was never made a "criminal suspect", "just like the McCann's" as you falsely suggest.
Open your ears and your eyes, because next time around you will land with a huge lawsuit in your hands.
We promise you.

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written by Mariana Faithful,, December 10, 2007

sorry folks, Sarah's comment is September 17th

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written by Mariana Faithful, representative of the Needham family, December 10, 2007

To Sarah for September 10th comment

You are not just cruel. You are insane!!! If Ben was your child and stolen from you and adopted illegaly, wouldn't you want your child found and the abductors thrown in jail?
People who steal children are not fit to be parents.

http://www.benneedham.net

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written by Mariana Faithful, December 10, 2007

Thank you for your support and good wishes
http://www.benneedham.net

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written by Janette, December 09, 2007

Stay strong, never give up. Ben is in my prayers daily as little Maddy is.

God Bless you all.

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written by Leanne, December 03, 2007

Dear Kerry

I am just writing to say how sorry I am for your loss. I don't remember this terrible tragedy happening. I came across a comment today on a site where someone had writen that a turkish fella looked like Ben Needham all grown up (a passing comment without thinking unfortunately.) I googled the name and I came across this site.

14 years ago in Florida we lost my little sister, who was 5 at the time. We have been reunited with her and I just wanted to tell you never to give up hope. You hear so many stories today about families being reunited with their children after many years.

All the best
Leanne

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written by bec, November 10, 2007

i am so sorry its auful i cry and cry ive got a baby 14 weeks old i love him to death i hope u r ok take are he will come bk to u sweetheart am a young mum 19 lv never forget about him everdream and wish

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written by Claudia, November 09, 2007

Hi Kerry I would like to contact you! I think a might have some information for you!
www.myspace.com/kindschutzchildprotection

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written by Gemma, November 09, 2007

hi kerry im a new person to read your story and i must admit i couldnt stop crying its really so so sad. i am hoping you will find him soon he will always want to know you his mother. you must never give up kerry i have read all you storys and i can tell you are a loving mother and he is out there somewhere.. he will return to you you must never give up on hope keep believing its like a religion you have to believe in god but u might never see god but you know hes there protecting you and that is the same with ben hes with you protecting you and he will come home once he knows whats happened to himself. there is no one out there who can replace the love of a mother kerry and im sure he is very blessed to have a strong mother like you he will come back to you kerry never doubt it kerry and if you never get to meet him on earth again there is always the beyond and whatever happens you 2 will meet again one day xx xx xx love gems xx xx

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written by Janette, November 07, 2007

Still thinking of you and Ben. You are a good lady and a strong lady. Please never ever give up.

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written by marietta friel, October 31, 2007

I do remember when your little boy went missing because it was the year that my daughter was born Kerry, i do remember being in Tunisia 2 years later with my daughter on holiday and i went to have my hands painted with an old woman who lived away out in the suburbs of Hammamet, while i was there having my hands painted, my daughter had ran outside and i was absolutely petrified that someone would take her so i just got up in the middle of the hand-painting and ran outside to find her, she was there, but what i saw was very strange to see away out in the suburbs. There was a little boy with very blonde hair about the age of 3/4 and i often thought about your little Ben after i came back from the holiday. I am sorry i did not investigate it further but i brings my attention to little Madeliene Mc Cann and how she was suppose to have been seen in Morocco!!!But the main reason i am writing this to you Kerry is that something strange happened to me last night, i was looking through the www.Brainspredictions.com website and i seen that you have been looking on it, but what is even more strange is that there was an article about your little Ben and an dream that Brian had drawn Ben with a hairstyle and the word SKY underneath it. The thing is i just recently working for Sky and a young man works there with the exact hairstyle. I don't know if this means anything but i will be looking into it and i will try to find out if the young man in question lives in a house like the one Brian has drawn. I feel you will find Ben soon Kerry and my prayers will be with both you and Ben as well as Madeliene mc Cann and her poor parents.

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written by Louise, October 30, 2007

I dont have children I am young my self, so i cant really understand what you feel but part of me does. And for the note made by some one on the 10 oct about leave ben alome, your sick mate you oviously have no children of your own or a life for that fact. Hope he returns to you soon.
Thinking of you x

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written by mrs c, October 29, 2007

i have recently returned from kalymnos a small island off kos , there i saw a blonde haired young man with a fair complexion who was working on a building site with some greek men. when i returned home and saw the newpictues of ben i reported what i had seen to crimestoppers, giving times and place. the man that took my call did not even know about the new appeal and i came off the phone quite downhearted . i do hope this information was passed on to someone who may help .

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written by julie, October 19, 2007

i strongly believe ben will come to find you, you did nothing wrong and yet you got very little help at the time, i have never forgotten little ben and hope now the media will help more, you will be reunited again, never give up hope, we do care, hope we can all help in some way,

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written by janice mcging, October 17, 2007

Dear Kerry,

Life must be hard for you knowing that Ben is almost certainly out there somewhere being an ordaniary teenager. I hope and Pray that one day you will see each other again and youll have that most precious cuddle you long for and deserve. God Bless you and your familt and God bless Ben, wherever he may be, speaking whatever language he does a hug is a universal language!!

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written by Alan, October 12, 2007

Kerry
I still remember, with horror, the time when Ben first went missing. I would like to say well-done for recently speaking out against the amount of publicity the McCanns have received regarding their daughter Madeleine. Of course publicity is vital at a time like this and I hope Madeleine is found; I just wish Ben's disappearance had received the same amount of publicity. I can remember sitting at home watching the news for more information about Ben but getting very little, and usually none at all. Perhaps if you had been a middle-class doctor things would have been different! Is there a web site devoted to Ben? Please never give up hope; one day a young man will realise.

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written by Meri, October 12, 2007

Search and recovery, dogs and technology have changed immensely over the last twenty years. I wonder if it would be worth the effort to start from scratch, where it happened, to re-search the area again? The human eye could have easily overlooked anything relevent and may lead to something tangible to start with today.

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written by julie, October 12, 2007

hi Kerry,congratulations and hope you'll be happy cause you deserve some happiness.I was just wondering has you're mother and father gone back to live near to where little Ben went missing?

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written by Karl woodhouse, October 11, 2007

To the needham family while on holiday in 1996 in bodrum turkey i was in the local market. Hiding under a lorry was a gypsey woman selling ribbons. with her was a child male. dressed as a girl very fair .And i have to say bens name came straight to mind.This boy was the spit of the updated pictures i had seen i live in Dublin on arrival back in ireland i contacted the british embassy.They showed no interest at all.Plus i contacted a tv company all with no call backs. Did the family consider the fact that the boy could have been taken to bodrum ie turkey which is only 2/3 miles from where he was taken.
yours karl woodhouse

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written by Angelica, October 11, 2007

I remember the case very well and subsequent quesionning of Stephen Needham who was suspected of having killed Ben. This was thought ot have been an accident involving the motorscooter. Just as the McCanns have been suspects but no one has been able to prove anytning, so it was with Stephen, nothing could be proved. But the circumstances were very suspecious in deed as with the McCanns.

Yes these people deserve our thougth for their pain if ti si real but don't let's all get sucked in - ask yourelves questions don't just believe them.

After watching allt he TV broadcasts of McCanns and Needhams I have to say I think both families had osmehting to do with the disppearances of their children

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written by Magali, October 10, 2007

Hello Ben's Mum.

I do hope you get through this time,you have had this excellent idea,i have seen you on TV,this is great,very practical and I get the clear feeling that you are getting somewhere.
All the Best,PLEASE CARRY ON,If you need money WE will help you,for I know it won't be misused.

I'm new to here and haven't browsed through to all the site yet,if you leave an address I will send you a cheque of ?â??? 50.
You can use a PO Box for example.


Why not start,sorry if already in place,I will look again.


ALL THE VERY BEST HOPE,Magali and Family.`

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written by Kim, October 10, 2007

Hello Kerry, I would like to say that you are a very courageous woman in dealing with what you have had to deal with all these years. Getting over Bens disappearance was never an option but learning to live with it is and i'm glad that you have somehow managed to do that.I sincerely hope that one day you'll find out what happened and have closure one way or the other. X
I am disgusted with this womans post as noted below, maybe you should find out why one earth this person would say such a thing. It has really bothered me.

Hi kerry

i am sorry that ben was taken from you but you need to reliase that if Ben is found what makes you think that he wants anything to do with you? he may be living with a family who does care about him and ben cares about them. You might as well give up because to him you are not his mum you didnt raise him. just leave him alone.

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written by wilf, October 10, 2007

Hi Kerry, i was a single 24 yr old lad when i was on holiday in Kos the same time Ben went missing - i only heard about his disappearance when i returned home. I will never return to Kos because when i was there i heard there were crimes against children (abductions etc) - i often think of him, and, now i have kids i think of the hurt you must have gone through over the years. Keep hanging on i hope Ben is able to contact you in the future and i hope that the McCanns situation can kickstart a worldwide campaign to find missing children

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written by Emma, September 30, 2007

Hi Kerry

It's the same Emma from the 14th September. I just had to post again to tell Sarah from 17th September that she/he/it is a very cruel spiteful person with absolutly no concept of just how much hurt you are going through. Just who the hell do they think they are!

You are worth a million more. Head up girl, you are an inspiration to all us mothers out there.

Love and hugs

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written by Tracy, September 30, 2007

I am very sorry you are still hurting about the loss of your very dear son Ben, but please do not give up hope you will be reunited soon I am sure of it. I feel very angry for you that you did not recieve the publisity that the MCcann's are getting over the loss of there daughter Maddie and though I think this is very sad as well, you deserved to get as much media atention as well. Congratulations on your marriage we hope you will both be very happy and dont give up hope

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written by lisa, September 28, 2007

hi,kerry and family,just to mention about that heartless comment made on 17/9/07 about you giveing up on your son ben,,obviously that person hasnt had the joy and love of being a mother,,every parent has the right and love to be with there child however long apart they have been,although he doesnt know who you are or have any memories,he will still have that conection with you just like the conection you feel you still have with him...like the mcanns you will never stop the hope that one day you will meet again,,you have your daughters eyes to remind you every day of your sons eyes,this is true,,i feel in my heart that you will she him again and that he will come for you,,its lovely to no that you are in a great marriage and that you are takeing day by day,ignore the foolish rubbish people wright,,you and every parent and child have every right to find one another,and he is at that age to do so,,he will come,,keep them memories tucked inside your heart and one day you can tell them to him face to face,,i pray for you and your family.your son IS out there,YOU must hold onto that,take care and i wait for the news of that day when everyone will share the tears,happines,love and comfort that he is home,,,where he belongs,,xxxx

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written by Cam., September 28, 2007

Hello, Kerry. I wonder if you have thought of putting out pictures of what Ben would look like now, all over the greek islands, like outside schools and also asking people through the internet to put his picture outside schools in different countries, as people have helped to put pictures of Madeleine all around I believe they would help you too. He must attend a school somewhere and maybe you could send his picture directly to schools all over the world ?? I don?â???Ât know, I just thought that this could be something worth trying. Also to put a picture on the news every now and then asking if anybody has a friend who looks like Ben? all the best to you, Cam.

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written by Louise, September 24, 2007

I too have never forgotten Ben, I was pregnant when he vanished and later gave birth to a blonde blue eyed boy. As a mother I understand that you will never give up on him, I would search for my son until my dying day. Hang in there xx

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written by Janette, September 23, 2007

Just read some of the comments, how cruel can people be, Ben is out there and I am sure he will look for you at some point. He is blonde and blue eyes, he will want his birth certificate at some point to get passport, drivers licence who knows. Be strong Kerry there are alot of people behind you. As a mother myself I would never ever give up if my son was taken for me. Take care love and God Bless Janette

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written by jayne m, September 18, 2007

Kerry, i wish you get to hold your precious son in your arms again.. but remember, you are in pain, but ben isnt, wherever he is he isnt hurting like you are, you have memories, he wont, so let that be a comfort if nothing else is

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written by Margaret Russell, September 18, 2007

Hello Kerry, I have never forgotten Ben his face has always stayed with me what a beautiful little boy. Of course now he is a teenager. I hope one day you will be reunited. He will always stay in my heart. May your wish come true.

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written by Sarah, September 17, 2007

Hi kerry

i am sorry that ben was taken from you but you need to reliase that if Ben is found what makes you think that he wants anything to do with you? he may be living with a family who does care about him and ben cares about them. You might as well give up because to him you are not his mum you didnt raise him. just leave him alone.

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written by Susan, September 15, 2007

I will always remember Ben. I have a 14year old daughter and have made her aware of Ben. I hope you are reunited with him one day.

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written by Emma, September 14, 2007

Kerry

Just to say that I still think of Ben. You are an incredible woman. Stay strong. I pray for you to be reunited.

xxx

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written by Janette, September 13, 2007

Hi Kerry, Thought that I would write again to let you know that I am praying for Ben. Please stay strong, he will return one day I am sure of that. God Bless

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written by Jeanette, September 12, 2007

I have never forgotten the name Ben Needham. I don't know why it stuck in my mind, sometimes some stories just do. I hope that you are reunited with Ben one day. He is reaching adulthood now and with all the recent coverage on Madeleine your Ben's name is being bought back into the spotlight. He may see it, he may see the photograph of himself and wonder about it. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kerry, keep hold of hope always.

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written by Denise, September 11, 2007

Dear Kerry, I have thought of Ben over the years and one day feel he will return, one thing I hope is that he had a decent childhood and he will reunite with you , his mother one day soon as a handsome young man.Take care of you and yours, Denise x

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written by fiona mcdermott, September 11, 2007

hey kerry

my thoughts are with you now and always and one day your prayer will be answered

god bless

fee xx

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written by 2nd matlock brownie leaders, September 10, 2007

We are the brownie pack from matlock, not far from sheffield, and we are holding a balloon race for madeleine mcCann, we have posters and yellow balloons to release, we have printed off posters of Ben and we are enclosing them in the envelopes as well to be sent away into the sky. we had a balloon race for charity the other year and the furtherest one reached as far as belgium. we are asking anyone who finds the balloons to display the posters anywhere they can to raise awareness for ben and madeleine, we would love you to join us if you can and meet the brownies and release the balloons with us.
its on wednesday the 12th september 2007 at the church-hall on smedley street, matlock, derbyshire. from 6-15pm.

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written by Louise, September 06, 2007

Hello Kerry
I returned last night from Kos with my 2 children and 1 Grandchild ages 14, 12 and 4. We visited Bodrum while we were there and hired a car to look around the island. throughout our holiday i thought of you and Ben. Throughout our visit not once did we see a picture of Ben, either as he was then (in 1991) or as he is expected to look today!!! I know that you believe that one day he will start to ask questions about his Birth certificate, Etc; If he saw a picture of himself stuck on a wall or something, somewhere would it plant a seed of doubt. Make him wonder?1 I don't know. But i hope that one day you have some closure for yourself and your family.

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written by Claire, September 03, 2007

I too have a little boy called Ben and I couldn't imagine life without him. You are a very strong person to never lose hope after all these years, I truely admire you. Ben is a very lucky boy to have a MUM like you. Please consider setting up a website with as many details on as possible like toys, sayings, etc. Good luck, all my love. Claire

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written by Elaine, August 31, 2007

Hi Kerry, I noticed that you had contacted Brian Ladd, please keep at him to locate Ben, he gets so many requests that I think you need put in a little pressure. He seems to be very good. Also Is there a new age progression photo of what ben would look like now in 2007

Regards ELaine

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written by Collin Williams, August 31, 2007

I will never forget Ben and how he disappeared, I hope one day he will find you. God bless you all.

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written by ALAN, August 30, 2007

Reading your story made me feel helpless,just wanting to make it all ok for you.Instinct tells me Ben is alive and he will return to you some day.

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written by Jenny, August 30, 2007

Ur story realy touched me and I hope 1 day Ben will find u.
I believe he is still alive but you should appeal in the US, Australia and even Mexico. The world is a big place but he is alive!! god bless..x

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written by Gemma, August 30, 2007

i a sorry for what happened bt maybe the boys is dead or if he is still alive what makes u think he wants anything to do with u? to him he is a stranger

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written by Jane McWilliams, August 30, 2007

I will always remember Ben, dont give up hope.

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written by Carole, August 29, 2007

Never give up hope Kerry. I have never forgotten Ben and your family. god willing he will find you one day
God bless
Carole

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written by gina. derbyshire, August 28, 2007

We will never forget Ben. Why not circulate a picture of how he would look now to jog people's memories & help find him? It would be the perfect time to do so.
Wishing you all the luck in the world on your search for Ben. Always in my prayers. Stay strong & never lose faith. x

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written by sarah in australia, August 26, 2007

hi kerry, im sure he is out there somewhere, and u are right one day he will start to ask questions, and witht the internet, he may even come across something about the story and ask himself is this me? lets hope this happens, u are so strong and i admire u so much keep your chin up girl

no one has forgot him x

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written by Rory, August 23, 2007

Hey, I had never heard your story before, but it is touching how much faith you have that Ben is okay. Just put your faith in God, because he makes everything okay and can solve any problem. I will pray for you guys, and just remember to have faith in God that your song will show up one day. Just as Jesus died on the Cross for our sins, he continues to help us by assuring us we will be okay and never giving us more than we can handle. Just remember to have faith, and I hope you will see your son again someday. God bless.

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written by jules, August 22, 2007

hi kerry
i remember the awful news that Ben had gone missing. I have a son, who will be 18 this november and i really felt for you. I hope that one day you will see him again

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written by Kathryn, August 19, 2007

Hi Kerry, as a mum i cannot begin to imagine how you have got through you life without your little boy. You have an incredible strength and you are a very brave person. I too believe that you will be reunited with your son one day. There will be many questions that he will be asking himself about his "roots" when he is an adult, and there will be certain things that he will need his birth certificate for. Just stay positive and i am sure there will be a happy outcome for you and your family. Remember you will always be his mother, and a mothers love lasts a lifetime.

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written by natalie gray, August 16, 2007

as a mother of three boys i really feel for you over the disappearance of your little boy ben. i pray that one day he will look for you and you will be reunited again.

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written by elaine Doncaster, August 15, 2007

I really feel for you I have never forgotten little Ben and he often comes up in conversation I have a grandson his age and cant start to think how you must feel, like a never ending nightmare. My prayers are still with you all and I am sure one day they will be answered

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written by angie, August 14, 2007

Ben has never been forgotten and I,like contless others,wish that one day you will be reunited with him. What a wonderful day that would be.

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written by Angie B, August 14, 2007

Hi Kerry, Just wanted to wish you and your family well. I vividly remember the Thats Life reports about Ben and I am also convinced he is still alive & well somewhere. One day I am sure you will hear the news you are waiting for, keep positive. Kind Regards

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written by Margaret (scotland), August 13, 2007

Kerry, congratulations on your marriage to craig.I remember when Ben dissappeared,I still think about him often and when Im on holiday abroad I always look out for him.I just wish you got the same publicity as the McCanns have received,I think he is still alive and will return to you some day,dont give up hope.always in my thoughts.

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written by kerry needham, August 13, 2007

thankyou to everyone that has sent a message to me, it was lovley to see so many people care about ben. thanks again for all your support
BENS MUM

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written by Diane. Sheffield, August 13, 2007

I too believe that Ben is still alive and living abroad somewhere. One day soon he will start questioning his roots. There will be unanswerable gaps in his life which will not make any sense to him. His "parents" will not be able to cover up forever. Kerry, i'm sure he will come home to find you one day. Keep on hoping and praying, it will happen.

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written by Jo, August 12, 2007

I think the Portugese police were 'shamed' into doing more for Madeline because of the press coverage, I read that Ben's mum has recently been given the brush off by Greek police, I think if there was more publicity, they would be 'shamed' into doing more for Ben.

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written by ang, August 10, 2007

I remember when Ben vanished, you were in my thoughts then and still are to this day. My son is the same age as Ben and i cant imagine what you have been going through for all these years. I hope and pray that you will be reunited with Ben. Keep your hopes up Kerry God Bless.

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written by sue, August 03, 2007

I am really sad that your little Ben has never been found. I just hope your nightmare will end one day. I am a mum and my thoughts are with you every day.

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written by Claire, July 28, 2007

I think about your son Ben everyday and I hope and pray that he returns soon,I can't imagine how you it must of felt all these years withput him.I think you shoulld seet up a Ben Needham website because people from all over the world have been on the Madeleine website. Because of his age now you need to raise awareness as he is old enough to realise. God Bless and all my love.

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written by Dawn, 24 July 2007, July 24, 2007

I've just returned from holiday in Aya Napa, Cyprus and whilst at the water park I saw a young Cypriot/Greek lad very dark skinned and dark hair and he was with another lad who was fair skinned with blonde hair. He stood out so much because I thought how can someone so fair be Cypriot/Greek. They both looked around 17/18 years of age. The first thing that came to my head was Ben Needham and it played on my mind for a few hours after so much so I kept going on to my husband about it.

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written by bob, July 23, 2007

With regard to the person who wanted to send information relating to the case, please contact;

South Yorkshire Police Department
( 44) (0) 114 2523341

or

Police National Missing Persons Bureau
Free call from the UK 0808 100 8777

there is a reward in relation to this case, thank you very much.

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written by Chris, July 17, 2007

Check out the amazing psychic website www.briansdreams.com, the police have verified the accuracy of his viewings with one child found the next week after being missing for 5 years. One claim is that Ben is working at the Houston Aquadrome and is part of a family of 3 children. Worth checking out?
Best Regards
Chris

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written by Donna and Becky, July 14, 2007

we truely belive that Ben is still alive. We have been following this story for years and have faith that Ben will find his own way home one day. Never give up hope. xxx

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written by Claire, July 13, 2007

With regard to Petronella's comment. How cruel are you? If you know where he is then why don't you call the police. People like you are twisted - playing with a mother's broken and desperate heart - you should be ashamed!!!

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written by Petronella, July 13, 2007

Dear Kerry Grist,
I read in internet your sad story about the abduction of your son ben for 16 years. I am guided by an angel and with his help I could help you to find your son, if you wish so. If you prefer to leave it like it is, it is ok too and we will respect that. I pray for you and your son and I am always prepared to help you without any conditions as I described the help. Just contact us and ask for this angel help: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sincerely
petronella de gier

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written by Leah, Hull, July 11, 2007

Poor Ben, I sincerely hope he is out there somewhere healthy and happy. He is gonna start asking questions at some point too. I sincerely think that there will be a reunion sometime in the future, I know Kerry will never give up hope, I saw her on "This Morning" and she said she cannpt have any closure as she believes is still out there alive. Of course he is. I have just posted this comment on a MySpace page that had ppl giving messages of sympathy for the McCanns, it may seem harsh and I am sure they a wracked with guilt, but I dont understand all the media coverage they have had and why this has hardly ever been brought up! =

"I really hope for her sake that she is found but her parents totally had this coming. What sort of mum and dad leaves their 3 year old child (and even younger twins!!!) alone in an apartment in a strange country, for a couple of hours!? So what if it was a few hundered yards away!! The second they walked out of that apartment they did wrong. Not only the fact that these kids were then susceptible to being kidnappd, but what if one of them would have woken up, and stepped out of the apartment and walked into the swimming pool (which was right outside the door of the apartment!)? What if there was a fire? There are so many things that could have happened. It is beyond me how they could even think about leaving their 3 kids alone in a strange country. I have a 3 year old boy and my parent and I would NEVER EVER dream of leaving him alone ANYWHERE!! Its absolutely disgusting. I seriously hope she is found safe and well. And I tell you something, all the money the McCanns have raised, and they use it to go off travelling aroun the world "looking" for her?! Whats all that about? When they don't even have a clue where she is in the first place? And obviously, cos they are doctors, and not a single mother unemployed or whatever, they are receiving a hell of a lot more help, take Ben Needhams mother for example! She never got any of that and I think thats awful. Also, had this have happened in Britain, social services/welfare for children services would have got involved and the fact the kids were left wouldn't have been made all "HUSH HUSH"
Poor little girl, suffering cos of her mother and fathers foolish actions."

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written by Elizabeth, July 09, 2007

I remember when the news broke that Ben had gone missing,I was so sad.how could anyone take a child from its mother?What a cruel world.Kerry,throughout all these years that Ben has been missing I have never forgot him,I have prayed for him and when on holiday in various countries I have looked out for him.I don,t have much money but If I was to win the lottery you would be the first person that I would help.What happened to that private investigator?Did he uncover anything?I think that one day something will click into place and Ben will find you.I admire your strengh and I will continue to pray for you both.Dreams do come true.

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written by Dani Dudley, July 09, 2007

Does anyone have an email address here where I can contact Kerry please. I have agonised for the last week, my daughter and me have just returned from Portugal. We were eating in a restaurant and a young blond boy, who I am sure was not a native, served us, it sent a chill down my spine, the resemblance to Ben Needham. So much so that I used my mobile phone to connect to the internet to show my daughter (16) the photo of him. She also was stunned.
I know it may be false hope but if it was my child I would want to know. Any suggestions please.

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written by olivia, July 06, 2007

just thinking about Ben. keep your spirits up. i have followed your story from the beginning. Ben is with a good loving family now. But one day he will look, one day he will find you. Until then you and your family are in all our thoughts.

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written by Tracy, July 04, 2007

Please check Brians predictions.com.
Brian has done a veiwing for Ben and it is posted on missing persons.
The number 48611 is mentioned - isnt this Kalymnos and soeone above mentions seeing a blonde boy on the island.
There is also a drawing which could be Ben - Please take time to have a look

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written by rachel, June 28, 2007

hi kerry and family,i can still remember when your little ben was taken i was only young at the time im 29 now with three kids of my own and it tears me apart everytime i think of a child been abducted.your so brave and strong and i hope and pray that one day he will find you.also i agree with a lot of people in that you should set up a website for ben.maybe if you had had the same media attention that the MCcanns have had maybe just maybe you would of found him..always in my thoughts rachel from east yorkshire.xxxxxxxx.p,s stay possitive for bens sake.xxxxxx

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written by pauline mccallum, June 26, 2007

hiya kerry and family i can remember ben going missing i would just like to know why you didnt get all the help the mccans are getting im from barnsley so bens story hits home i know one day ben will come home to his family and all south yorkshire will celebrate with you god bless xx

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written by pauline mccallum, June 26, 2007

hiya kerry and family i come from barnsley and i can remember ben going missing why did you not get the help the mccans are getting you are and always will feel pain till the day you get your lovely son back but god willing he WILL come home to where he belongs god bless xx

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written by Laura, June 18, 2007

Kerry, Keep strong, I dont remember Bens disappearance, because I was only a baby myself, and am the same age as Ben now! Never give up hope, I know the years have passed, but he is out there! I hope you find him soon! DONT QUIT! love xxxx

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written by karen mullings, June 16, 2007

whilst in our busy lives you still suffer each day remembering your beloved son, just had a thought this evening I dont know why but just had to say god vbless to you and your family.xx

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written by a guest, June 16, 2007

Never give up

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written by KATIE MOLE, June 13, 2007

Words can't describe what you are going through. I am a mother to a 7 month old boy and i could never imagine going through what you did and what you are still going through. i pray for your ben ( as much as the nation and Europe is praying for maddy) but i know he is probably safe out there. he is with another family living a new life.. like you said it will only be a matter of time when he realises that 'something is different'and he will start to ask serious questions like 'where is my (real) mummy'. He won't have a true bonding with any woman pretending to be his mum. God bless you kerry. When your lad's old enough to ask questions and make progess from his answers, you will be reunited xxx

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written by Janette, June 12, 2007

I have often thought of you and little Ben, like little Maddie I hope that some day Ben will return to you. God bless you and your family, stay strong.

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written by lee, June 12, 2007

NEVER GIVE UP,NEVER GIVE IN AND ALLWAYS REMEMBER BEN BELONGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM A FOOTBALL COACH FOR 18 CHILDREN ALL UNDER 7 AND AT TRAINING TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS WE TALK ABOUT BEN,MADDY AND OTHER CHILDREN WHO ARE GONNA FIND THE ROAD HOME AND BE IN THE ARMS OF THEIR LOVED ONES ONCE AGAIN.

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written by joanne, June 12, 2007

kerry dont give up hope of finding ben xxxxx

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written by kirsty, June 10, 2007

You are such a brave lady to keep living your life the way you have and to find happiness with your new husband who seems so kind and supportive. Im only 22 but i remember little ben going missing as i come from barnsley and alot of people were so shocked. Ben has never left my familys thoughts esspecailly my mums who once held your little girl with her grandmother when she was at work. I remember my mum being so sad after meeting you and wishing and praying for you. I believe he will be returned to you and your father should never ever blame himself just the monster who did this terrible deed. God bless you all. xx

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written by Diana, June 09, 2007

I remember very well when Ben went missing, I was living in Sheffield at the time, Maddies case brought it all rushing back. My god Kerry how on earth have you coped all these years? you are so very brave. Iam sure that one day Ben will come looking for you,and very sad though it is, in some way Bens case has been highlighted again in the media because of Maddies disappearance I hope Maddie and Ben will be home very soon. God bless, take care. Diana xx

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written by mandy, June 08, 2007

Hi Kerry I've never forgotten your sons name, you need all the help you can get I wish I knew what to do to help, have you sent the petition to the government? Hang on to the fact that he is happy somewhere and that he will one day want to know who he really is and look for his Mum.

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written by vicky and shelley, June 04, 2007

we remember the sad day little ben disapeared
hope 1 day u will b reunited lets hope that all this about little madeleine will jog peoples mind and not to forget bout your son as there seems to b a lot more pulicity than there was 4 ben hope and pray your little boy returns 1 day

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written by Michelle, June 02, 2007

Kerry, i agree with a lot of what has been written before me on this site. I believe you will be reunited with your son; i agree that Ben's hair may not be light blond, but a darker blond / brown now as he has matured; there should be a website for Ben as there is for little Maddie (perhaps a link from hers as it is getting so many hits??) I thought of Ben immediately when we all heard about Maddie. Perhaps the money that is being raised for her could go towards helping all missing children to get them reunited with their families ASAP. You are in our thoughts every day x x x

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written by wack, June 02, 2007

so the news of the world have offered a reward of 1.5 million for maddie( i hope they find her) why not offer this reward to find your son ben a website is needed to get this around more because more should be done for this young man who i personally do believe will return to you one day lets get all the national papers to print a new picture of what ben would look like now because these papers sell worldwide and it should be done like its been done for little maddie so come on all you big newspapers do some more for this young man and his family your doing it for others lets do it for ben and his family help set up a website for them......bring this young man back home to his family where he belongs.........god bless you kerry never lose hope

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written by Emma and Jess, June 01, 2007

What sort of a sick person would take a toddler away from their parents? Now
16 years on we are still hoping for Ben Needham's safe return
just know that we are all praying for him
good luck
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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written by elaine mannion, May 30, 2007

I feel for you at this time when everything is being ploughed into the fund for maddie mccann as I dont think you got the help when ben went missing. You have been to hell and back but I saw you ont the tele the other day and you seem very resilient. I am pleased you have found happiness with your new husband and that you have a daughter tohelp in those dark days. when I was in Kos in 2003 we saw posters of ben then.
maybe one day he will be found

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written by susie, May 29, 2007

hi kerry, i feel for you and like Madeleine i pray that all these children will be returned to their mummys & daddys, its so heartbreaking. Do you have a website set up with Ben's pictures, pictures of how you looked at the time, his favourite toys, his favourite food and sayings etc to jog his memory? It is more likely that he will try to find you or maybe he had some quirks that he still has now that he could recognise? he must know that who he has been living with is not his real mummy and daddy and might look on the internet for answers?
Just an idea, i am sure you have had millions. Your attitude to all this has been amazing - fantastic strength & faith. May God Bless you abudantly and one day that you will be reunited with your darling Ben. xx

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written by Sandra, May 28, 2007

Hi Kerry, I have never forgotten the name Ben Needham and I think there are many thousands of other people who still think of you and Ben. I hope and pray that one day you will find Ben and that in the meantime he is well and looked after. God Bless Kerry.

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written by shana, May 28, 2007

I have never forgotten Ben either, even though I was quite young when he went missing. It also seems none of my peers have forgotten him either, as so many have remarked on him since the Madeleine case. I hope so much you will one day be reunited with him and admire immensly your courage living through what is any parent's worst nightmare. I know there are bad people in the world but there are so many good ones too, and these are the people that hold you and your family in their thoughts. God bless.

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written by Kitti, May 27, 2007

Hi Kerry and family, As a mother myself I cannot imagine what you have gone and continue to go through in your search to find Ben. I admire your courage and dignity and that dispite going through any mothers worst nightmare youve stayed strong for your daughter and for the day when Ben finds you. I agree with what you said I too think he is still alive and has been brought up by some family that has illegally adopted him. Although this is dreadful theres hope as it means that every minute that passes is one closer to the time that your Ben finds you. Ben will always be in our thoughts and all our love and best wishes to you and your family in your search. May you not have to wait too long to be re-united with your precious son. xxx jk

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written by libby, May 27, 2007

I have never forgotton that Ben went missing and I hope someone who comes to this site might be able to help you with a website for him with a computerised picture of what he might look like now. I believe people would come to a website for him if it was available, thats what I was looking for and this is the one I found.
God bless you Kerry and family.

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written by emma, May 27, 2007

well i have to agree. i think u should try n get a web site, put up a pic of what he may look like. i have my fingers crossed that he will return to you safe and well. xxxxx good luck

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written by maureen, May 26, 2007

I havnt forgotten your little ben i feel for you

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written by ahmed, May 25, 2007

I watched the documentary about your son Ben a few years back. i heard about missing madaliene and remembered Ben. I would like to add that you should set up a website on Ben. As the net is so in demand and is used worldwide you could set something to attract attention of friends that Ben has made any other details birthmarks etc: Also the documentary should be repeated in around different countries every year. I wish you all the best never give up.

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written by alison frost, May 22, 2007

i just had to look up this site, i agree with many that the madeline fund should be for all missing children. i feel sorry for you that the media didnt take up your case as much as this one. i feel that because they are doctors and have money they have been given preferential treament.some of the money should be given to you to help you look for ben. dont give up my thoughts are with you.

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written by sue, May 21, 2007

I dont want to cause false hope either but have just returned this month from Preveza airport.
I have been to mainland Greece and its islands several times since Ben disappeared and have often thought about him and Kerry. The young man on the gate at this airport (as you leave to board the plane)looked about 20 but could have been younger does not look like the computer image but looked remarkably like Kerry and very slim built, medium height, very slim across the chest and shoulders in a crisp white shirt and a summer-weight jacket. His hair was mousey and quite long (a bit fuzzed up at the back in a trendy style) but the likeness struck me so that I felt that everyone else must have noticed but no-one seemed to. He was checking everyones boarding cards and my only doubt was would a man this young be employed at an airport to do this kind of job? He walked liked a teenager though but I would say he was definitely no more than 22. I dont want to raise false hopes but it has been on my mind since returning and hope this shows, Kerry, how you have a lot of support out there and everyone wishes you well.

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written by Jessie, May 21, 2007

This is terrible . Too many children go missing and havent had as much coverage as little Maddie although to each parent, each family life changes in that split second.My heart goes out to you, and never stop hoping.Maybe Maddies disappearance will somehow allow for more media coverage on the plight of othr lost children like your Ben. I pray that you have the strength to look to the future without forgetting the past and please god, ben will look for you and find u. My heart goes out to you and the Mc Cann family. Feel very sad and sickened about this.Kerry, keep hoping. And you are ever alone.Wish I could help
God bless, Jessie

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written by kathy murray, May 21, 2007

I just wanted you to know that I watched a documentary a few years back about your son Ben, I was appalled by the way you and your family were treated by the British Goverment, the way in which no one was there for you. I was so moved I actually wrote to the prime Minister at that time, I told him I was ashamed to be British at the time, I was disgusted that more help wasn't being offered to you and your family. I know it sounds silly but I have never forgotton about your plight and I know deep in my heart that one day you will be reunited.
God Bless You

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written by Lynda, May 21, 2007

Hi
Just had a thought.I used to live in Turkey and one of the easiest places to get to from Kos as you probably know is Turkey.Have you tried contacting the embassey in Izmir and asking them for support. Turkey has a lot of villages occupied by gypsies. Do you have a photo of what Ben would look like now?
Regards
Lynda

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written by Michelle Watling, May 21, 2007

My husband son and I visited Halkidiki a on 10 June 2005 and we saw a young man who could have been Ben. He was blonde and very beatiful. I hope not to give you false hope, but it may be worthwhile cheking it out. He was working as a waiter in the Chrouso Village in Paliouri near Halkidiki. My heart goes out to you and the McCanns. Here's hoping this may be of use.

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written by kathleen tucker, May 21, 2007

I went to Kalymnos 3-4 yrs ago we stayed near sponge island and took the ferry across I saw a boy around 13-14 yrs who was very very blond and stuck out because of being greek and the others on the boat were all dark. I now am so upset that I didnt report this perhaps I didnt want to put people to a lot of trouble if it was nothing. But now I so wish i had reported it.

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written by Elaine Cheesman, May 21, 2007

I remember watching the news when Ben vanished and wondered how you had the will to go on without him, you were so brave, i really admire you, i saw you Kerry on GMTV speaking about the disappearance of Maddy, you still look broken i really felt for you, i holiday in Kos every year and really love the place but it saddens me to think of what happend to you in a place that has so much joy to us,
God bless you all i hope and pray that one day Kerry your Ben will return to you.

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written by natalie, May 20, 2007

dear kerry,
i recently turned twenty and came across your and bens story last year randomly on the internet. i was obviously too young to remember bens disapearance but remembered it instantly like many others when the mccann story broke. Please please look into use internet tools such as facebook too try and publicise it amoungst people of mine and bens age more. for example 95, 000 people have now joined one of the many sites dedicated to maddy mcann.


my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your bravery, faith and courage are an inspiration to people everywhere

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written by lydelle, May 20, 2007

i remember when your baby went missing and it broke my heart.i think about him often and the maddy case brought it all back to me.one day there will a knock at the door and a handsome young man will be standing there and it will be your ben i just know it in my heart.dont give up kerry god bless lydellexxxxx

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written by Lisa Newsom, May 20, 2007

Hi, I'm 27 & I never knew about your son until a work collegue told me about him last week whilst discussing this Madeleine Case.
I'm now a mother of 2 children, a son aged 6 & a daughter aged 2. I can't begin to imagine how you cope?
If only you were given more media coverage, even now - better late than never.
At 17 he'll have a good chance of seeing it & wondering to himself?
I've got tears in my eyes thinking of you & your family.
I wish you the best of Luck & hope that you are one day happily re-united with your son.
Take care,
Lisa from Guernsey, UK

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written by kathy, May 20, 2007

I remember the day your Ben went missing and still think of him so much.I often think of you and the pain you must be suffering.I think of the joy when one day he will walk back in your life x

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written by glenn, May 20, 2007

our family holiday in tindaki kos each year and have three blond haired boys and always think of ben when we go.my youngest is the image of ben and shares his name (patrick ben roscoe).I hope that one day he walks back in your life,good luck and never give up.

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written by G Bradley, May 20, 2007

Hi Kerry
I dont know if you know about briansdreams but please try him,check his site first for inspiration for finding your beautiful son Ben,i have been on his site for 4 days reading this amazing mans predictions please check it out
http://briansprediction.com/dd/5441.htm
the link is for Madeleines page but you can conatct him..trust me

love for Ben always in my thoughts

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written by sarah, May 19, 2007

to kerry and family,upon hearing the news of missing madeleine it must be like reliving those days for urself,i remember only too well the day ur baby ben went missing,although i was only a 13yrs old at the time im now a 29yrs old mum of 3,i just cannot imagine wot u have and are still going through as a mum i doubt that u will never give up and u remain positive and hopefully u will be re-united god bless,sarah in sheffield xxxxx

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written by bum trum, May 19, 2007

bye bye baby,
baby, bye, bye, bye

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written by Lesley, May 19, 2007

Hi i was on holiday in Spain the same year that little Ben went missing. I lost my little girl at a water park. Her step sister was supposed to be watching her. My first thoughts were little Ben. She was missimg for two hours. Luckily my Baby was found by a spanish lady who kept her with her and called out over the loud speaker. She is 19 now and not a day goes by that i think how lucky i was. And that i hope and prey with all my heart that Ben comes home to you I belive he will. And have always said children know theire roots. I was also sadended when i saw you on GMTV the other morning I never realised till then that you did not get much help. And it is such a shame you did not get the help thats available today who knows maybe Ben would have been home by now. Look to the future and live for today I never again let my daughter out of my sight I was lucky good luck love and best wishes Lesley. Ben will of course see media coverage now and will hopefully look in the mirrow and wonder if he is Ben Needham. And who knows maybe even in a few years time he may have a son who is the spitting image of him at that age, His wife will then question it. Good luck i admire your strenght.

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written by Joanne Cullen, May 19, 2007

from one mother to another, may god bless you, your daughter and husband. never give up hope, but live your life, that way you will rest just enough to get by. have faith and im sure your dreams will one day be fullfilled.

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written by Wendy, May 19, 2007

I remember so well when Ben Needham vanished as I had a young son at the time around the same age. My heart goes out to the Needham family after all those years of pain and suffering. I have looked at the photo image of how they think Ben would look like now at 16 and think it is incorrect. My daughter had really white blond hair for years and years but as she has reached her teens her hair has become a more caramel blond, a more 'mature' shade of blond. In my opinion Ben may not have the 'white/yellow' blond hair at the age of 16. Bear this in mind as you continue your search for Ben and I hope that this may assist with your plight Kerry.

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written by Finn, May 18, 2007

Never give up Kerry. Never give up hope. I remember so well the day Ben went missing and I still wait in hope for that news flash that will tell me he has come back to you.

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written by kelly, May 18, 2007

i admire you so much, never lose hope.

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written by Pauline, May 18, 2007

My thoughts are with you as well Kerry at this sad time but you remain positive which is good. I went on holiday to Kos a few years ago and thought of Ben. I hope in all my heart that he will come back to you some day. Don't give up.

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written by SHARON, May 18, 2007


SINCE I HEARD ABOUT LITTLE BEN I STILL THINK ABOUT HIM AND CANT BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH. BEING A MOTHER MYSELF I KNOW YOU WILL NEVER GIVE UP SEARCHING. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU WILL BE REUNITED WITH YOUR SON. THINKING OF BEN. GOD BLESS x

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written by Millie, May 18, 2007

My maiden name is Needham & we were born in Bradford. I have never forgotton Ben Needham or his family & never will. I will never stop praying that one day he will come home to you Kerry and be reunited with his family. God bless.

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written by jacquie, May 18, 2007

I remember when Ben vanished, 16 years ago. He has been in my thoughts so often. Maybe he would have been found at the time if all the publicity had been available to you then. I still hope he is alive and well. He WILL come back to you Kerry. Ben is still being held in prayer, as are you and all his family. God bless.

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written by Shep, May 17, 2007

Ben was the first person i thought of when i heard of missing Maddy Mcann. Keep that hope alive Kerry, he'll find you if he's out there thats for sure.

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