Ben Wilson ReVisit

ILLINICHIEF

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Ben Wilson ReVisit

« on: December 26, 2024, 05:57:36 PM »

Just wanted to share:

Met a lady today that was in same class as Ben Wilson, stated she knew him personally, he was literally the nicest kid at Simeon.

That incident was a "initial" shock/culture change to the student body at Simeon...a prelude to everyday issues today, that wasn't prevalent there day to day while she was in school. There were issues growing up, but nothing as serious and shattering up until that date....that incident change the landscape at Simeon and the surrounding area for students.

RIP Benji, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/62/Benji_Wilson_Basketball.jpg/220px-Benji_Wilson_Basketball.jpg

It was a nice memory conversation about a kid that I personally never met, but did follow as far as basketball....a tragedy to say the least.

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Re: Ben Wilson ReVisit

« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2024, 08:18:06 AM »

Spent probably an hour looking for his grave at Oak Woods one day. Found several other prominent graves, but could not find Benji. He’s the only grave I’ve looked for in the Chicago area that I couldn’t find.

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Reacher

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Re: Ben Wilson ReVisit

« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2024, 08:19:27 AM »

I remember the news of his death well. I was in high school and it was quite a shock. Father Leake spoke of it in front of the entire school.

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Re: Ben Wilson ReVisit

« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2024, 12:23:54 PM »

Quote from: ILLINICHIEF on December 26, 2024, 05:57:36 PM

Just wanted to share:

Met a lady today that was in same class as Ben Wilson, stated she knew him personally, he was literally the nicest kid at Simeon.

That incident was a "initial" shock/culture change to the student body at Simeon...a prelude to everyday issues today, that wasn't prevalent there day to day while she was in school. There were issues growing up, but nothing as serious and shattering up until that date....that incident change the landscape at Simeon and the surrounding area for students.

RIP Benji, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/62/Benji_Wilson_Basketball.jpg/220px-Benji_Wilson_Basketball.jpg

It was a nice memory conversation about a kid that I personally never met, but did follow as far as basketball....a tragedy to say the least.

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