An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. As for Jetun.yeah, I definitely believe she was MIA because she knows she caused Benji alot of heartache, by keeping their son away from him as well as his family. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Not that it's limited Parker's participation in furthering Wilson's legacy. I've heard about him and his story is just so sad. They were informed of their teammate's condition as it became available, with initial reports being positive but subsequent ones growing grimmer and grimmer as the hours wore on. Brandon moved to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, New York City police officer Edward Rivers, when he was in 6th grade. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. After Derrick Rose graduated from Simeon in 2007, the school stopped issuing the number and in 2009, it was finally retired in honor of both Rose and Wilson. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. . Brandon was a graduated of Long Island Lutheran High School. Here is the full documentary. Sun-Times Media Moore now works as a case worker with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network and mentors young boys similar to his younger self. The prosecutors also tried to introduce evidence that the boys were members of a street gang, but were precluded from doing so.[11]. More NBA Transactions . Rebel Wilson said she has been banned from Disneyland for 30 days. Murder of Ben Wilson Ben Wilson, an American high school basketball star from Neal F. Simeon High School in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was shot in the neighborhood surrounding the school during its lunch hour on November 20, 1984. [14] Brandon Sherrod Wilson, Jetun and Bens son would become a star player at Riverside Church and St. Francis Prep,[15] and Long Island Lutheran High School and would be recruited by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he played one season. Wilson practiced at Cole Park[9] in Chatham and participated in summer league games in Chicago. Or, as those close to him knew him, Benji. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The "Fab Five" later paid homage to Benji when Juwan Howard sported the No. "He probably was the best player I've ever seen in high school.". Benji bumped into them by accident and attempted to excuse himself, but Dixon and Moore wouldn't allow him to pass to easily. [1][2][3][4][5], At the time of the shooting, Wilson was seventeen years old and had just started his senior year at Simeon. .whats left out are the many inaccuracies in the film and other distractions: I think the point was made at the beginning of the movie when the brother of Wilson stated that their mother taught them that saying yes sir, yes maam, excuse me and thank-you would get you far in the world. The Wolverines would not win another state title in the 20th century. "Brandon leaves to cherish his memory; parents, Jetun and Edward Rivers; two brothers, Jared and Jalen Rivers; one sister, Brelyn Rivers; grandparents, Vallie Rush (Chicago), and Rachel Rivers (Queens, NY). Benji first gained national notoriety in the summer of 1984, when he was named the No. [1] Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player, was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts and coaches attending the 1984 Athletes For Better Education basketball camp. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Later that night, Chicago police arrested him there and shortly thereafter apprehended Omar Dixon. As Derrick Rose told KC Johnson of The Chicago Tribunein 2009: They tried to keep his spirit alive, not just in the program but throughout the whole school. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236651330/brandon-sherrod-wilson. Plant a tree. Photo Credit: Ball Is Life On September 11th, 1984, Ben Wilson had his first child, Brandon, with then-girlfriend Jetun Rush. Brandon Wilson Ben Wilson/Sons. Jamaica Fonts( Caribbean Fonts) Shelly Thunder Was Talking to the Girls: Kuff. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Special friends; Ana Memic; uncles, Darrell Rush (Dawn), Peter Cashaw; great aunt, Patricia Cashaw; aunts, Tracy Person (Leroy), Erica McClay (Alton), and Alicia Rush; godmother, Marcia Kinnie, and a host of cousins, and friends. I am sure 6'8" 239 lbs Ben Wilson bumped into 5'9 165 lb Billy Moore and didn't say excuse me because he was in a heated argument with his girlfriend. 5. They advanced to the state 2A quarterfinals before losing to Lanphier High School of Springfield. Shortly after Murphy entered the luncheonette, Wilson inadvertently bumped into Moore since he had not been paying attention to where he was going, instead trying to talk to his estranged girlfriend. SANG Christina - Xtinas Chile concert highlights, Tom Sizemore -- famous roles in "Saving Private Ryan," "Black Hawk Down" and several cult classic movies -- has died. In the fall of 1981, Wilson began his freshman year at Simeon. Jun 28, 2007 - Brandon Wilson went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. Oops, something didn't work. Moore 5'9" 165lbs and Dixon 5'11" would not go up to a 6'8" 239 lb angry man and dig in his pockets. Wilson is noted as the first Chicago athlete to receive this honor. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. That's the number that Benji wore during his prep career, and that has since become a factoid of Chicago basketball lore in its own right. Brandon also coached with Empire Athletics and his Alma Mater LuHi with his friends. The trial began in the fall of 1985. Delivering Benji's eulogy at that ceremony was the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who'd been a candidate to represent the Democratic party during the presidential primaries earlier that year. Wilson's temper eventually would get the best of him as he shoved a teacher to the floor when the teacher tried to break up another argument between the two. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Moore received a 40-year prison term; Dixon was sentenced to 30 years. "I'm self-motivated. Chicago has produced many a great basketball player over the years. From left, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Rapper Common, William Moore, and Anthony and Jeffrey Wilson, speak at Malcolm X College, during a conversation and private screening of Both Sides of the Gun, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. That city law was so stupid. The two boys then decided to hang out for a little while and wait to see if Erica Murphy, Wilson's classmate and a friend of Moore's, was around. That same team also featured Tim Hardaway, a five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA performer best known for his prominent role on the "Run TMC" Warriors of the early 1990s. Facebook gives people the power. Despite doctors repeatedly telling her they could save her son, Mary Wilson's professional experience as a nurse told her that even if they were able to repair the damage, Ben would likely be in a persistent vegetative state afterward due to the massive blood he had already lost. Wilson persisted, though, and followed her as she began walking up the street outside Simeon. Both young men signed confessions to that effect that were later recanted. This year, however, the Wendy's All-Star Shootout is selling the past as well as the future, at least to fans on the gray side of 30. [29] Brandon died after he swerved into a shoulder on the Northern State Parkway, and hit a pole and two trees.[30]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. According to Mirror, Benjamin attacked his abusive father with a hammer to stop him from further abusing his mother. Rest in Peace Ben Wilson March 18, 1967-November 21, 1984 tragically gunned down after receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. Read up on Brandon Wilson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. Ben Wilson father's name is Benjamin Wilson Sr and mother Mary Wilson. Michael O'Brien. Thankyou for this link. The Ben Wilson tribute page on Facebook confirmed his death. Wilson was twenty years old when he followed the boy into the men's washroom at the Oceanside Harbor. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This is about forgiveness, said Anthony Wilson, 43. 59. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. After the week-long event, Wilson was ranked the number-one high school player in America. . Born in 1967 to Ben Wilson Sr. and Mary Wilson (ne Gunter), Wilson was raised in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Local gangs agreed to temporary ceasefires and task forces were dispatched to study the problem of violence in the Windy City, though these issues have not subsided entirely. He played one season for UMES. That night, after hours of emergency surgery, Benji was pronounced dead, on the eve of his senior season at Simeon. 1967. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. 25 his father made famous almost two decades ago. [33] ESPN premiered a documentary on Wilson titled Benji on October 23, 2012. Juwan Howard wore his jersey number 25 to honor his life and death. [7] Wilson turned and went back toward Moore, with an argument leading to Moore eventually drawing the pistol. That stuff doesn't play a role. - Does the Wilson family still have contact to Benji's son Brandon and Benji's girlfriend Jetun? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Almost immediately thereafter, she became withdrawn from Wilson and largely focused on taking care of the baby. I just wanted to stay out of the negative. #FallenHawk. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. Brandon was called home on January 13, 2022 and God said, "Well Done. JavaScript is disabled. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Soon after the shooting, Erica Murphy returned to her home to find Billy Moore sitting in her living room watching television. English I wanted to represent him.". "Who wouldn't be? 1 prep player in the class of 2013, has taken a similar approach to his time at Simeon. For some time after Wilson was killed, Simeon issued his number 25 jersey to the player on the team that they deemed the best. The brothers of slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson are turning to forgiveness after their brother's death. It turns out that Benji and his "girlfriend" Jetun were arguing over her not allowing him to see his son Brandon. This is a sad story all around. Chicago had over 600 murders that year? Chicago (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. A lot is placed on their shoulders. We found 15 records for Brandon Wilson in CO, TX and 10 other states. Used To Live In. anyone ever TAKE DOWN these MICRO-LOCS? The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoops alumn. They made it a point to protect Wilson from trouble as he got older; as he was entering high school, the nationwide crack epidemic was in full swing and some of the people closest to Wilson, including his older brother Curtis, became addicted. 2 Shares. Isaiah Gant, Moore's attorney, argued that his client was only trying to protect himself from the much larger Wilson. View the profiles of people named Branden Wilson. Billy Moore remained at Erica Murphy's home for most of the rest of the day. Wilson, though, left behind more than just memories of games and plays. "His serious side was out there on that court," said Dildy, whose King team lost to Simeon in the 1984 Public League semifinals. He played basketball and became All-Long Island Basketball player his junior and senior year. Dr. Seuss is trash and none of his books are allowed in my classroom. Wilson did not fully understand why Rush had pushed him away and as time went on, it started to have an effect on him. Ben Wilson, who died in 1984 in Chicago, was once rated among the best high school basketball players in the country and recruited by the University of Illinois weeks before his death. It would become one of the darkest moments in the history of Chicago sports.