Upon examination it was discovered that Wilson's aorta was damaged by the second shot and there was no blood reaching his lower extremities. As Nick Anderson, a fellow Chicagoan who would've been Wilson's teammate at Simeon, told Scoop Jackson: Benji was Magic Johnson, but with a jump shot. This story is still so unbelievably sad. Even after he was shot, he should still be here today, but that place waited TWO damn hours to operate and try to save that child's life. Why do people post controversial opinions online but are surprised when they get dragged? "Ben loved basketball. He lost his own son, William IV, to gun violence in July 2017. I'm glad they changed that sh!t. Most Popular #43362. William Moore appears at Malcolm X College private screening of Both Sides of the Gun, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. As the school year started, Wilson was beginning to grow more and more frustrated by the situation and his interactions with Rush became significantly tense, to the point where they were having loud arguments in the school hallways between classes. Benjamin Wilson Mary Wilson Follow. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. Oceanside boy's killer hangs himself in prison - San Diego Union-Tribune "There's no pressure. We're two totally different players.". I didn't go to parties or stupid places. If not for the tragedy that later befell him, Benji may well have enjoyed the best basketball career of the three. It was during a lunch break on November 20 when Benji, his girlfriend Jetun and another friend of theirs were out walking a short distance from Simeon that they ran into three other teenagers, two of whomOmar Dixon and William Moorewere looking for trouble. Brandon Wilson Obituary (1984 - 2021) | Warren, Ohio A lot of people looked to Ben's life to find away out. I feel for kids in his position. Moore and Dixon's attorneys chose to present Wilson's celebrity as the primary reason for the charges against the two teenagers. That was the day Ben Wilson's life came to a tragic end. Murphy met up with the two boys shortly thereafter, and Moore and Dixon followed her to a luncheonette on South Vincennes Avenue. While waiting outside while Erica was in the store a upset and angry Ben Wilson and girlfriend come up from behind Moore arguing. The first struck Wilson in his groin while the second struck him in his abdomen and caused significant internal bleeding. . Brandon Wilson (c. born in 1978) is incarcerated on Death Row at San Quentin State Prison for the murder of 9-year-old Matthew Cecchi in Oceanside, California on November 14, 1998. He had one son, Brandon Wilson (b. September 1984),[24] with his high school girlfriend Jetun Rush. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Background [ edit] anyone ever TAKE DOWN these MICRO-LOCS? March 18 Basketball Player #2. I just watched the 30 on 30 docu on ESPN last night, man the BBYMama pissed me off! Brandon enters and graduated from the Long Island Police Academy following in his Pops footsteps to become a police officer. By the time he was a senior, Wilson stood nearly 6'9", with the size to play in the front court and the ball-handling, shooting and passing abilities to dominate on the wing. Well said to everything in your post. Police presented both suspects with a case theory that after Moore's conflict with Wilson, Dixon tried to pick Wilson's pockets, and then urged Moore to shoot Wilson. 22 talking about this. We played one-on-one a lot. Moore's story sounds probable. Moore received a forty-year sentence while Dixon received a thirty-year sentence. "His serious side was out there on that court," said Dildy, whose King team lost to Simeon in the 1984 Public League semifinals. Brandon Wilson. Why do Black Folks Come Down on Diana Ross so hard but Give Tina Turner a Pass? Brandon Sherrod Wilson death - - InsideEko.com News Media | Facebook I wanted to represent him.". 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. Add to your scrapbook. The conflict, however, was resolved before Moore got there. I'll admit, I believed Moore when he talked about what happened when Benji bumped into him, and didn't say excuse me. 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. The impact of Wilson's murder was made clear in the commemoration of his passing. "I just try to go out and play my game," he said. 1 prep player in the country by renowned basketball talent scout Bob Gibbons after excelling against elite competition at the Nike/AFBE Camp in Princeton, New Jersey. We found 15 records for Brandon Wilson in CO, TX and 10 other states. He started at St. Dorothy School and transferred to Ruggles Elementary School, graduating in 1981. Does anyone else feel behind because we lost two years due to pandemic? Its something I carry with me my whole life, Moore said. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. Dildy is far from alone in those sentiments among Chicago fans. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Benji usually won. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Brothers of slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson find 4. Chicago had over 600 murders that year? Try again. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236651330/brandon-sherrod-wilson. He attended and graduated from the Nassau Police Academy. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It looks like Brandon . That's when I think about this story. This is a carousel with slides. He died at the scene after hitting 2 trees and a light pole. ", Maybe not, but it is clear Ben Wilson does play a role in his son's basketball career. The Late Ben Wilson's Son Brandon Wilson - Lipstick Alley Dixon was given the lesser sentence because even though he was involved in the crime, Moore had been the one to fire the fatal shots.[21]. The brothers of slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson are turning to forgiveness after their brother's death. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. HOWLLelujah! "Canary in the coal mine". [13][14] He would play basketball with R. Kelly[15] and Nick Anderson. The jury was only out for about one hour before returning guilty verdicts against both Moore and Dixon. In anticipation of "Benji" hitting the airwaves, here's a look at eight aspects of Wilson's life, death and legacy. Both men remain in jail to this day. Later on, however, Jabari Parker suggested that Wilson's name and number be stitched into the sneakers the players were issued. Dixon's attorney, Brian Dosch, called his client's confession "garbage" and destroyed a copy of it in front of reporters. That hospital, St. Bernard Hospital in the Englewood section, was not equipped to handle major trauma cases and thus Wilson was not able to be seen by a doctor for several hours. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. Also, it could explain why someone had said that there were 4 other girls claiming to be his "girlfriend" or who were "talking to him". Oops, we were unable to send the email. If that happened to me or one of my fam members, I would own that place. No one can know the exact answer to that, but few people doubt that the 6-foot-8-inch Wilson would have been magnificent. Per the recommendations of the prosecuting attorneys, they both were given significant prison sentences. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Please try again later. St. Bernard was a small community hospital that was not equipped to handle emergencies or trauma cases like shootings, so a call was put out for any available trauma surgeon to report immediately to St. Bernard. [13] Billy Moore appealed his conviction but did not do so until 1992 as he was unaware his sentence was not automatically appealed. #FallenHawk. Learn more about merges. He played one season for UMES. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ESPN is set to debut a new documentary about the mythic prep star from Simeon Career Academy on the South Side of Chicago, entitled "Benji," as part of its 30 For 30 series on Tuesday, October 23. That stuff doesn't play a role. During his junior year, he and his girlfriend Jetun Rush conceived a child. 30 For 30: Benji- Full Episode [VIDEO] | Hip-Hop Wired, Late basketball legend Benji "Ben" Wilson's son Brandon killed at age 34, NANCY WILSON Says Disagreement With ANN WILSON Over Band Lineup Kept HEART Off The Road Last Year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Moore was 16 years old when Wilson bumped into him as he was having an argument with his girlfriend Jetun Rush, the mother of his son, Brandon, on Nov. 20, 1984. Im white!. Paramedics were slow in reaching the scene and at approximately 1:20 PM, Hambric decided to take it upon himself to get his star player to the hospital. Benjamin Wilson has been sentenced to six years of jail for an act that he considers self defense. A 6-8 guard, Wilson drew comparisons to Magic Johnson. Photo Credit: Ball Is Life On September 11th, 1984, Ben Wilson had his first child, Brandon, with then-girlfriend Jetun Rush. He would eventually receive parole in 2005. Try again later. As the Simeon student body began preparing for lunch period on November 20, Wilson elected to try and talk to Rush again instead of eating with his teammates as he usually did. Brandon eventually would pursue a career in law enforcement and became a police officer in Port Washington, New York. Hope I dont get AIDS. For some time after Wilson was killed, Simeon issued his number 25 jersey to the player on the team that they deemed the best. He served in the Port Washington Police Department for 5 years. He was not a pro yet with pro money. He underwent five hours of surgery at St. Bernard Hospital but died at 6 a.m. Nov. 21. Brandon also coached with Empire Athletics and his Alma Mater LuHi with his friends. As the 1984-85 season approached, Wilson, considered perhaps the country's No. Brandon Sherrod Wilson was born January 13, 1984 to Benjamin Wilson and Jetun Rush. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 1967. But Wilson said he agreed to meet with William Moore who was convicted in his brothers killing after his mother, Mary, asked the family to forgive him on her deathbed in 2000. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Isaiah Gant, Moore's attorney, argued that his client was only trying to protect himself from the much larger Wilson. Thanks for your help! Wilson then lunged at Moore, who responded by firing two shots at him. I was a loner. Juwan Howard wore his jersey number 25 to honor his life and death. Benjamin Wilson, Jr. (1967 - 1984) - Genealogy - geni family tree Early the next morning, Mary Wilson asked that her son be taken off of life support, and Ben Wilson died shortly thereafter. Brandon Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals, DB - CBSSports.com But he said Thursday his hatred for Moore eventually turned into forgiveness. The New York native, by way of Chicago, played for the Hawks in the early 2000s. R.I.P to him. those of you who will end with LARGE STUDENTS LOAN BALANCESwhat if everyone relocated outside of the U.S.???? I think Moore was thinking more about trying to have xes with Erica Murphy like any other 16 year old boy would. . "I play because I like basketball. Benji was a 6'9" jack-of-all-trades swingman who's since garnered comparisons to Kevin Durant but who patterned his game after those of Magic Johnson and George Gervin. "We would go neighborhood to neighborhood playing basketball," Dildy said. [7] Mary Wilson had two sons from a previous marriage, including Curtis Glenn, and would have sons Anthony and Jeffrey with the elder Wilson before the couple divorced. ". WHILE he was driving? English Chicago has produced many a great basketball player over the years. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Jetun Rush would graduate from Simeon and Central State University as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Would you date a rich man who admitted he had a starter wife? Damn Damn DAMN poor Benji. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The hospital was not a trauma center. There was a problem getting your location. Before his death and subsequent lawsuit by the Wilson family, gunshot victims were taken to the nearest hospital instead of the nearest trauma center hospital. 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. Not that Brandon necessarily could've. The two boys were brought into interrogation rooms and questioned by detectives for most of the night, eventually signing statements of confession. Moore was thinking more about getting with Erica Murphy and smoking weed. As for Dixon and Moore, the former was sentenced to 30 years in prison, while the latter was locked up by way of a 40-year sentence. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Theres so much hatred when someone is shot; they never want to forgive. Murphy went in alone, while Moore and Dixon chose to wait outside. That legacy persists into the present day, but the greatest of them all might've been the one about whom no NBA tome was or will ever be written. The words "Best in the Nation" marked his gravesite. Dixon attempted to rob Wilson, who forced his way out but was struck by three bullets from Moore's gun as he did so. High school basketball all-star games are an achievement award, but also a tease. 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. Wilson's friend and Simeon teammate, former NBA and University of Illinois basketball player Nick Anderson, wore jersey number 25 during his career in Wilson's honor. Stories abounded about "Benjy" shooting baskets into a garbage can at age 5, of how deftly he handled his burgeoning celebrity and of how hard he studied because he wanted to be more than just a basketball player. Pisces Named Ben #6. At the screening, Billy Moore and Ben Wilson's brothers Anthony and Jeffrey appeared onstage together and the two Wilsons publicly forgave Moore for his action; this was the dying wish of Mary Wilson, who passed away at the age of 63 in December 2000. Jayla White, a sophomore point guard on Simeons varsity girls team, was moved by what she saw from Moore and the Wilsons. Jabari Parker, another Chicago native and the No. Both young men signed confessions to that effect that were later recanted. "He legitimately could play any position on the floor.". Moore also said that Dixon had nothing to do with the shooting. Resend Activation Email. [28] On January 13, 2022, Brandon Sherrod Wilson died in a car accident. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The actor suffered a brain aneurysm Feb. 18 at his Los Angeles home and died in his sleep Friday at a hospital in Burbank, California, his manager said. Verify and try again. Ben "Benji" Wilson, Jr. - Tribute to a Basketball Legend ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In his closing on October 11, 1985, he urged the jury to focus less on the celebrity of the victim and simply follow the law. Michael O'Brien on Twitter: "Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Benjamin Wilson: Son Sentenced To Six Years In Jail For Attacking [10] As his game developed, friends and family surrounding Wilson began to notice that his talent could make him one of the best players in the sport. In fall of 2000, Wilson made an unofficial visit to DePaul during a trip to see relatives in Chicago. Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. He was released on parole in 2000. Not that it's limited Parker's participation in furthering Wilson's legacy. 59. Why would they pick a 6'8 supertar basketball guy in front of other people to have witnesses to rob him infront of heads resturant where all the other kids liked and loved Benji? To use this feature, use a newer browser. An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks who killed him. That night, after hours of emergency surgery, Benji was pronounced dead, on the eve of his senior season at Simeon. "He was a fierce competitor.". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. SANG Christina - Xtinas Chile concert highlights, Tom Sizemore -- famous roles in "Saving Private Ryan," "Black Hawk Down" and several cult classic movies -- has died. Prayers to the Wilson and Rush families. 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. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. based on information from your browser. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? View the profiles of people named Brandon Wilson. Had Ben lived that out on that day, he still might be here. In the years since his murder in 1984, Deon Thomas, Bryant Notree, Calvin Brock, and Kendrick Nunn have all worn 25 during their basketball career at Illinois to honor Wilson. That doesn't make sense to me. BW shouldnt have to continuously live in a state of silence in order to appease people in society, Mom of NYC teen killed subway surfing plans to sue MTA, Jon Stewart expertly corners pro-gun Republican: You dont give a flying f**k about children dying". Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Wilson, though, said he has never felt pressure being his father's son. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. 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. Edward E. Rivers served for 25 years for the New York Police Department. The pastor that DeSantis appointed to oversee Disney's district believes drinking tap water will turn you gayyyyyyyyyyyyyy, Some of you are so weird about celeb kids. visit like Drake, Rihanna, Madonna. Try again later. 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. I think it was self defense and if they had good attorneys they could have got off or had much less sentences. Family: He had a son, Brandon, with his girlfriend Jetun Rush. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. The following day an estimated 10,000 mourners attended Wilson's funeral at Operation PUSH headquarters. Brandon Paul Wilson. Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. Simeon Career Academy has done its part to keep his memory alive. The importance of the book and the events that precipitated it has not been lost on Simeon's most celebrated pupils. Dixon later began an unrelated sentence for armed robbery, although Moore, interviewed in the 2012 documentary Benji, claims that his own confession was coerced, and that Dixon was not involved in Wilson's shooting. Benji's passing had a massive impact on his community in the immediate term. Brandon Sherrod Wilson became a star player at Riverside Church and St. Francis Prep,[27] and Long Island Lutheran High School and would be recruited by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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