He claimed his sentence was excessive, considering he had not been in trouble before, and that he should not have been tried as an adult; while the court of appeals found his sentence to be somewhat harsh, they upheld the decision as a matter of law. Moore received a 40-year prison term; Dixon was sentenced to 30 years. That sh!t was tragic. High school basketball all-star games are an achievement award, but also a tease. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Benji's passing had a massive impact on his community in the immediate term. 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. The 1984-85 team, which would have seen Wilson team with future NBA star Nick Anderson (whom he convinced to transfer to Simeon), went 28-2 without their captain. 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. A clip of Jeff Wilson giving the bullet found in Bens body to Moore as the two embraced, prompted the crowd to applaud. As the 1984-85 season approached, Wilson, considered perhaps the country's No. Brandon eventually would pursue a career in law enforcement and became a police officer in Port Washington, New York. Moore called to Wilson to watch where he was going, and Wilson responded by turning around and heading back toward Moore. This story was so sad it's rare that I cry after watching a show, but I was in tears. Omar Dixon, 15, tried to rob Wilson, who resisted. During an appearance on "The Daily Show," Wilson said she was banned after taking a bathroom selfie. 2 Shares. I am sure she was angry that her meal ticket just died and she was going to make Dixon and Moore pay so she lied on them in court. The team chose to play the game, a rematch with Evanston, and won. But he said Thursday his hatred for Moore eventually turned into forgiveness. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. Hope I dont get AIDS. The Ben Wilson tribute page on Facebook confirmed his death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [16] Wilson was described as "Magic Johnson with a jump shot" by his Simeon coach, Bob Hambric. The 22-year-old's mother reportedly suffered years of abuse at the hands of his father, Craig, and he'd had enough. Rush was trying to break away from Wilson, who in his desperation to speak to her failed to pay attention to where he was going and bumped into Moore. like how are they safely removed without 50% Hair Loss? The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoops alumn. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Wilson will not be available to practice in the Bengals'. Why do Black Folks Come Down on Diana Ross so hard but Give Tina Turner a Pass? They just think any blacks hanging around are stealing and thieves. ", Maybe not, but it is clear Ben Wilson does play a role in his son's basketball career. "His serious side was out there on that court," said Dildy, whose King team lost to Simeon in the 1984 Public League semifinals. Moore and Dixon's attorneys chose to present Wilson's celebrity as the primary reason for the charges against the two teenagers. Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years now, but his legacy is far from forgotten. I was a loner. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Drag images here or select from your computer for Brandon Sherrod Wilson memorial. He played one season for UMES. Make sure that the file is a photo. "He legitimately could play any position on the floor.". The hospital was not a trauma center. This story is still so unbelievably sad. Murphy went in alone, while Moore and Dixon chose to wait outside. But she began to push away from him, and he became confused. English Jetun lied about the robbery so two young black males would definitely go to jail for killing the father of her newly born son. 5. As Paul Wilkerson, a native Chicagoan who played with Wilson during his youth, told Scoop Jackson of Wilson's decision to attend the prestigious basketball powerhouse: I dont know why BJ decided to go to Simeon; I didnt think hed get any run here. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Wilson's family contended botched treatment at St. Bernard contributed to his death. Uncle by heart, Napoleon Morales; aunts by heart, Phyllis Holiday, Pamela Shannon, and mothers sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, especially line sister of "Mass Confusion. Isht, no wonder folks hate Reagan. This account has been disabled. Early the next morning, Mary Wilson asked that her son be taken off of life support, and Ben Wilson died shortly thereafter. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Brandon Wilson Ben Wilson/Sons. Ben Wilson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Simeon High School, was considered the No. #FallenHawk Early the next morning, November 21, Wilson died.[9][10]. More NBA Transactions . The life and murder of Ben Wilson was featured in two documentary films produced in the 21st century. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. October 3, 1984 - September 9, 2021 (36 years old) Warren, Ohio. Media always says blacks are stealing and robbing when they arent. It's estimated that 8,000 people attended Benji's wake at the Simeon gym on November 23, three days after he was gunned down, and that around 10,000 showed up to his funeral on November 24 at Operation PUSH headquarters. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 1. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Moore remained there until the police began pounding on Murphy's door looking for him later that evening. Edward E. Rivers served for 25 years for the New York Police Department. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. This browser does not support getting your location. I want to make sure other young people dont have to go through the things I had to dealwith.. The impact of Wilson's murder was made clear in the commemoration of his passing. I didn't go to parties or stupid places. Look at this praise dancing doggie. As one poster remarked "what if he had stayed at the school during lunch instead of meeting with Jetun off campus to talk. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. Erica Murphy stated Ben and Jetun were arguing and loud. Wilson said Disney asked her . Both men remain in jail to this day. Brandon Paul Wilson. Rest in Peace Ben Wilson March 18, 1967-November 21, 1984 tragically gunned down after receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. Dr. Seuss is trash and none of his books are allowed in my classroom. From what . 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. Try again later. Jetun Rush would graduate from Simeon and Central State University as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Brandon enters and graduated from the Long Island Police Academy following in his Pops footsteps to become a police officer. For some time after Wilson was killed, Simeon issued his number 25 jersey to the player on the team that they deemed the best. Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! [16] [17] [18]. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. What happened to Ben Wilson Son? "He was head and shoulders better than both those guys," Dildy said. Dixon's attorney, Brian Dosch, called his client's confession "garbage" and destroyed a copy of it in front of reporters. It was through this that he discovered who he had shot. . Benji bumped into them by accident and attempted to excuse himself, but Dixon and Moore wouldn't allow him to pass to easily. On November 20, 1984, Wilson decided against lunching with teammates as he wanted to talk to his girlfriend, Jetun Rush, with whom he had been having significant issues. Jamaica Fonts( Caribbean Fonts) Shelly Thunder Was Talking to the Girls: Kuff. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Brandon Wilson (236651330)? Malatesta, in response to these charges, chose instead to focus on the actions that led to Wilson's death. This page was created in memory of Ben Wilson (3/18/1967 - 11/21/1984) whose life story. He also left Brandon, who was 10 weeks old at the time of his father's death. While the first meeting between the two men was three years ago, they appeared publicly for the first time Thursday at Malcolm X College on the Near West Side. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 25 jersey while at Michigan. Brandon was a graduated of Long Island Lutheran High School. Moore's story sounds probable. Billy Moore appears in the film to give his side of the story for the first time; he reiterated the claim made by his attorney at his trial, that he only shot Wilson out of fear for his own life. He said that Wilson "dared" him to shoot once he pulled the .22 out and that he felt Wilson was just "punking" him by taunting him. Basketball Player Born in Illinois #23. I wish my black people wake up!! Soon after the shooting, Erica Murphy returned to her home to find Billy Moore sitting in her living room watching television. I'm glad they changed that sh!t. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. They saw the king of the world., Mimi Faust confirms that Ex Fianc Ty Young had Affair with Drew from RHOA, New Mother KeKe Palmer is impressed with single mothers, Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland Work Out Together and Show Off Abs in Mirror Selfie, Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson has been placed on administrative leave, Thoughts from Ms. Going to Africa. That stuff doesn't play a role. Benjamin Wilson, Jr. was a legend in his own time and his untimely death on November 20, 1984 at St. Bernard Hospital leaves a void in all who loved and revered Benjy. Associated With. He also expressed that he felt both of the defendants were being "railroaded" by overzealous law enforcement officials whose desperation to hold someone accountable for the murder of a star athlete compromised their integrity and led them to create false case theory. Those are the ones who may feel a shiver when Brandon Wilson runs on the court Saturday at the DePaul Athletic Center, wearing the No. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. Wilson was twenty years old when he followed the boy into the men's washroom at the Oceanside Harbor. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wilson's body was buried in the same resting place as that of Harold Washington, the first African-American mayor of Chicago. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Dixon attempted to rob Wilson, who forced his way out but was struck by three bullets from Moore's gun as he did so. Legendary names like Isiah Thomas, Cazzie Russell, Mark Aguirre, Maurice Cheeks, Terry Cummings and Hersey Hawkins patrolled the hardwood and concrete courts of the Windy City once upon a time. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The jury was only out for about one hour before returning guilty verdicts against both Moore and Dixon. 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. Wilson's performance during his junior year and the summer thereafter left him to choose between scholarship offers from Illinois, DePaul and Indiana once the basketball world discovered just how prodigious his talents truly were. Brandon spent his early childhood in Chicago before moving to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, Edward Rivers. Fat dude whose packing or good looks? I started crying when the young girl started singing Going up Yonder while the other people were falling out and haven't stopped crying since. Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The wrong time for another loss, as the Bulls were now two games out of a play-in spot. Almost immediately thereafter, she became withdrawn from Wilson and largely focused on taking care of the baby. Dildy is far from alone in those sentiments among Chicago fans. As a junior, he transferred to Long Island Lutheran in Brookville, N.Y., where last season the senior guard-forward averaged 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds a game. After the week-long event, Wilson was ranked the number-one high school player in America. Pisces Named Ben #6. 25 "because he wore it. He served in the Port Washington Police Department for 5 years.