With broken hearts and a collective sense of sorrow, we share the passing of Ben Honeycutt, the beloved 22-year-old son of Zen Labossiere Honeycutt, founder and executive director of Moms Across America. Ben’s passing is a profound personal loss for his family and a deep emotional moment for a national community that was, in many ways, shaped by his courageous journey.
Though young in years, Ben’s life carried immense meaning. He lived with resilience through adversity, grace in the face of hardship, and an unwavering connection to a mother whose fierce love transformed into a national movement for health, truth, and transparency.
Ben’s health challenges were not only deeply personal, but they became the ignition point for something extraordinary. When Zen began seeking solutions to her son’s health issues, she quickly realized that countless other families were navigating similar struggles—often without support, answers, or guidance. That maternal devotion and urgency gave birth to Moms Across America, a now-thriving grassroots movement that has empowered millions to take ownership of their families’ health and wellbeing.
What many may not have known is that Ben was the heart and soul of that movement. His strength—often silent but profound—helped shape the advocacy that would ripple far beyond his own experience. Behind every blog post, every march, every educational campaign, and every mother’s rallying cry, there was Ben. His story gave the cause purpose. His journey made it personal. And his courage made it real.
Zen Honeycutt’s advocacy was never abstract—it was always about her son. Through him, she found her voice. Through her voice, thousands more found theirs. And together, a movement grew—one built not on fear, but on love. Not on anger, but on hope. And not on blame, but on action.
Ben’s legacy is not defined by illness or struggle, but by the awakening he helped spark. His life’s impact can be felt in the healthier lunches packed by parents who read a label a little more closely, in the clean water campaigns in towns across the country, and in the courage of families who decided they had the right to ask more from the systems meant to protect them.
While the Honeycutt family mourns an unthinkable loss, they are surrounded by a vast community that recognizes the incredible influence Ben had—often quietly, always powerfully. Messages of love and condolences have poured in from across the nation, a testament to how many lives he touched through his mother’s tireless advocacy and through the movement he inspired.
In this time of immense grief, we are reminded that Ben’s story is not over. It continues in every parent who dares to demand safer food, cleaner air, and honest answers. It continues in every voice raised in defense of children’s health and in every local effort to bring about change, however small.
To honor Ben is to continue the work—to question, to advocate, to care, and to connect. Whether by attending a local health forum, choosing to support regenerative farming, speaking at a school board meeting, or simply sharing information with a neighbor—these are the acts that carry Ben’s light forward.
Ben Honeycutt may no longer walk among us, but his spirit endures in the work of Moms Across America, in the millions of ripples created from his story, and in the powerful reminder that one life, no matter how brief, can change the world.
May he be remembered for the strength he showed, the love he inspired, and the movement that will forever carry his name.
Rest in peace, Ben. Your light will never fade.
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