After word reached Simeon of the shooting, all of the members of the basketball team were called out of their classes and brought into the teachers' lounge where they were kept for the rest of that day. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. . 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [31] Juwan Howard wore 25 at the University of Michigan as a tribute to Wilson. Dr. Seuss is trash and none of his books are allowed in my classroom. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. After those aforementioned greats, long before Kevin Garnett was a national name, and even before Derrick Rose, Anthony Davis and Jabari Parker were twinkles in their mothers' eyes, there was Ben Wilson. October 3, 1984 - September 9, 2021 (36 years old) Warren, Ohio. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? I will tell you why I think it was self defense. The jury needed only an hour of deliberation to convict them. 1 prep player in the class of 2013, has taken a similar approach to his time at Simeon. That city law was so stupid. Ben Wilson Is A Member Of . Had Ben lived that out on that day, he still might be here. Oops, something didn't work. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. But all the accolades and sales pitches became meaningless babble shortly after noon Nov. 20 as Wilson walked past a convenience store about a block from Simeon. Rest in Peace Ben Wilson March 18, 1967-November 21, 1984 tragically gunned down after receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Still sad for blacks who can't understand the system. View the profiles of people named Brandon Wilson. It was through this that he discovered who he had shot. They were at Simeon school because somebody stole or took $10 from Moore's cousin, but the money issue got resolved. Join the Lipstick Alley 2023 NCAA Tournament Challenge. Ben Wilson father's name is Benjamin Wilson Sr and mother Mary Wilson. I'll admit, I believed Moore when he talked about what happened when Benji bumped into him, and didn't say excuse me. 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. Emergency services were called at 12:37 PM local time, while Simeon basketball coach Bob Hambric made a call to WMAQ-TV newsman Warner Saunders and informed him of what happened. Hope I dont get AIDS. David Moore (17th), William Moores cousin and a Simeon alumnus, was also close with the Wilsons. Real loss. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. That makes no sense and a lie. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. At their trial, the prosecutors presented the same case theory to the jury when the trial began the following year. Try again later. 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. Per the recommendations of the prosecuting attorneys, they both were given significant prison sentences. 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. It turns out that Benji and his "girlfriend" Jetun were arguing over her not allowing him to see his son Brandon. @michaelsobrien. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. That stuff doesn't play a role. "We would go neighborhood to neighborhood playing basketball," Dildy said. The documentary recalls the tragic story of Ben Wilson, the No. Since then, the number has been worn by Bobby Simmons, a one-time NBA veteran, and Derrick Rose, the three-time All-Star and league MVP for the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoops alumn. "He was head and shoulders better than both those guys," Dildy said. 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. based on information from your browser. The jury was only out for about one hour before returning guilty verdicts against both Moore and Dixon. After finding out the conflict had been resolved, Moore and his friend Omar Dixon decided to stay nearby and eventually the two followed Moore's friend Erica Murphy to a nearby luncheonette located on South Vincennes Avenue, just up the street from Simeon. He had one son, Brandon Wilson (b. September 1984),[24] with his high school girlfriend Jetun Rush. State Attorneys Kenneth Malatesta and Arthur Hill presided over the prosecution and presented the police's theory, which was in the confessions that were recanted. I want to make sure other young people dont have to go through the things I had to dealwith.. He tried to excuse himself, but two of them were looking for trouble and words were exchanged. Photo Credit: Ball Is Life On September 11th, 1984, Ben Wilson had his first child, Brandon, with then-girlfriend Jetun Rush. AGE. Prayers to the Wilson and Rush families. The murder sent Chicago into shock, generating agony, outrage and calls for an end to street violence. Ben left that playful side of his personality behind when it came to basketball. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Brandon Wilson, who was on death row for the 1998 ambush slaying of a 9-year-old boy in Oceanside, was found dead Thursday hanging in his cell at San Quentin State Prison, state corrections officials said. What city did Ben Wilson live in? If somebody had just robbed or took money from Moore's cousin then in the same day they are going to rob somebody else. But she began to push away from him, and he became confused. Moore remained there until the police began pounding on Murphy's door looking for him later that evening. I just wanted to stay out of the negative. it was a very touching docu. 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. William Moore, 16, fired a .22-caliber revolver three times, hitting Wilson twice and causing massive damage to his heart and liver. Moore and Dixon had cut school that day, and Moore had a .22 caliber pistol in his possession. Wilson bumped into one of three youths who blocked his way. ". 1967. Brandon also coached with Empire Athletics and his Alma Mater LuHi with his friends. Dildy played basketball with Wilson in a South Side park just a few days before the shooting. In fact, Parker recently worked with Jordan Brand to design a special shoe for the Simeon basketball team with Wilson's number on it. Moore and Dixon fled the scene, with Moore seeking refuge at Murphy's home. They didn't accuse Ben of stealing anything. That sh!t was tragic. "I don't think I've ever played against or seen a player who had the whole package of skills with his size," said Wheeling coach Lou Wool, who played for the Evanston team that lost to Simeon and Wilson 53-47 in the Class AA state championship game in 1984. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. Benji usually won. The team decided to play in his honor the next day, beating Evanston, whom they had defeated in the state championship game the year prior, by a decisive 71-50 margin. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A Chicago tragedy. SANG Christina - Xtinas Chile concert highlights, Tom Sizemore -- famous roles in "Saving Private Ryan," "Black Hawk Down" and several cult classic movies -- has died. 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". Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! WHILE he was driving? Brandon Wilson Ben Wilson/Sons. [13] Billy Moore appealed his conviction but did not do so until 1992 as he was unaware his sentence was not automatically appealed. Prison officials did not say what Wilson, 33, used to hang himself. He played basketball and became All-Long Island Basketball player his junior and senior year. The panel discussion also featured hip-hop artist and actor Common and former CPS CEO and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan a childhood friend of Ben. Isht, no wonder folks hate Reagan. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. Damn Damn DAMN poor Benji. You meeting with the man who killed your brother?. Among those recent deaths is Michael Haynes, a former prep player in Chicago who was due to play college ball at Iona. Blues man Willie Dixon's grandson. You are using an out of date browser. A clip of Jeff Wilson giving the bullet found in Bens body to Moore as the two embraced, prompted the crowd to applaud. 1 ranked high school player in the country who was shot down outside his Chicago high school prior to the start of the 1984 season. Yes and I think that's a shame that the mother of his child (Jetan) would keep that child away from Ben and his family. An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. Another brother, Jeff Wilson, was also present at the event, which featured clips from an upcoming documentary that chronicles the mens road to forgiveness, Both Sides of the Gun: A Story of Reconciliation.. The prosecutors also tried to introduce evidence that the boys were members of a street gang, but were precluded from doing so.[11]. He attended and graduated from the Nassau Police Academy. So many problems, causes and affect for them. He was buried in his blue and gold No. "I never even really thought about it," he said. Ben Wilson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Simeon High School, was considered the No. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. 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. Ben's mom passed away a few years back. Chicago had over 600 murders that year? 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. As the 1984-85 season approached, Wilson, considered perhaps the country's No. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Billy Moore was a 16-year-old teenager walking down Vincennes Ave. on Chicago's South Side with a gun. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Basketball Player Born in Illinois #23. An estimated 350 students from the citys public and Catholic schools attended the event. Drag images here or select from your computer for Brandon Sherrod Wilson memorial. 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. The importance of the book and the events that precipitated it has not been lost on Simeon's most celebrated pupils. Quote Tweet Hawk Athletics @ESHawksSports Jan 14 The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoopsalumn. The brothers of slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson are turning to forgiveness after their brother's death. Add to your scrapbook. In fact, per Jackson, Magic called Benji's house during the Illinois state championships in 1984 to wish him luck. Join Facebook to connect with Branden Wilson and others you may know. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. Its something I carry with me my whole life, Moore said. 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. 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. Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. 4. #FallenHawk Centennial, CO. View Full Report. NOW COME ON!! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. They always said he bumped into Moore. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Wilson persisted, though, and followed her as she began walking up the street outside Simeon. 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. [12] A month later, Moore was sentenced to 40 years in prison while Dixon received 30. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. His condition progressively worsened during the hours that followed, which led his mother, Mary, to have her son taken off of life support. [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. He had all the moves. That doesn't make sense to me. That was just so bad. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. After the week-long event, Wilson was ranked the number-one high school player in America. Resend Activation Email. Once again, Rush was not interested. Oh hell no. Sounds like a big Super Star ego talking to me. Brandon Paul Wilson. Ive never seen anything like it, White said. 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. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Moore's story sounds probable. Omar Dixon, 15, tried to rob Wilson, who resisted. "He's not your stereotypical shooting guard, but he'll get you some rebounds, defend and rough it up inside," Long Island Lutheran coach Ronn Hall said. He underwent five hours of surgery at St. Bernard Hospital but died at 6 a.m. Nov. 21. In 2007 he was arrested again and charged with three weapons offenses, for which he began serving a 40-year sentence in 2011. He was named to Newsday's All-Long Island second team and was invited to play for the New York team against a Chicago-area squad in Saturday's Wendy's game. It was during the Prairie State Games at Illinois State University that Benji first had the opportunity to play with Nick Anderson, a 6'6" wing who went on to play at Illinois and enjoy a productive career in the NBA with the Orlando Magic, the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "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). It would become one of the darkest moments in the history of Chicago sports. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Later on, however, Jabari Parker suggested that Wilson's name and number be stitched into the sneakers the players were issued. Try again later. "Who wouldn't be? Dixon's arrest followed, with the charges upgraded to murder once word of Wilson's death reached the police. Just kidding. As a junior, he had led the Simeon Wolverines basketball team to the Illinois Class AA state championship, and over the summer he was given the honor of being ranked as the best high school player in the entire nation.[6]. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. At Simeon, the basketball team remained sequestered in the teachers' lounge for the rest of the day. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. Even as Anthony Wilson started to forgive Moore, his brother wanted revenge. [28] On January 13, 2022, Brandon Sherrod Wilson died in a car accident. Early the next morning, November 21, Wilson died.[9][10]. When Mama Wilson said I forgive you, that started everything. Not that Brandon necessarily could've. 171. . 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Anything can happen. In a way, Brandon has been better off playing in New York than in Chicago, where he no doubt would have faced endless--and unfair--comparisons to his father. [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. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Brandon, at 6-2, is a "tweener," with not quite the height to play forward in a high-level NCAA Division I program and not quite the perimeter skills to play guard there. "I just try to go out and play my game," he said. You must log in or register to reply here. LORD. 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. I hate to see someone so young with potential die!!!!!!!!!! [32] Following Nick Anderson's tribute to Wilson in wearing number 25 at Illinois, many others who graduated from Simeon and moved on to play for the Illini have carried on the tradition of wearing the jersey number 25. Search above to list available cemeteries. As this was going on, two students from nearby Calumet High School, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon, had made their way to the school. Brandon was a graduated of Long Island Lutheran High School. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I just watched the 30 on 30 docu on ESPN last night, man the BBYMama pissed me off! Biden works harder than you! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Brandon went on to coach basketball. Ive learned to forgive Mr. Moore. [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. Would you date a rich man who admitted he had a starter wife? Thankyou for this link. This account has been disabled. 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. Dixon attempted to rob Wilson, who forced his way out but was struck by three bullets from Moore's gun as he did so. Learn more about managing a memorial . There was an error deleting this problem. [33] ESPN premiered a documentary on Wilson titled Benji on October 23, 2012. Failed to remove flower. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The city's murder rate has declined overall since 1984, but has seen a 27 percent spike this year, per Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. If that happened to me or one of my fam members, I would own that place. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Give a memorial tree. Jun 28, 2007 - Brandon Wilson went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. Is my BEAUTY hurting me when it comes to graduate school interviews? We have set your language to Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Nonetheless, Brandon earned scholarship offers from a few small schools and wound up playing in the Wendy's All-Star Shootout at the DePaul Athletic Center in Chicago in 2002. After watching the documentary I am even more convinced of their innocence. 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. Ben Wilson was one of three children born to Ben Wilson Sr. and Mary (Gunter) Wilson and was raised in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Benji was survived by a son, Brandon, who turned out to be a decent basketball player in his own right. Bengals' Brandon Wilson: Pops up on PUP list Rotowire Jul 23, 2022 Wilson (knee) was placed on the Bengals ' active/PUP list Saturday. The hospital was not a trauma center. English Ald. Moore told the crowd he was sorry for what he did. 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. Anthony Wilson (left) and Jeffrey Wilson, discussed Both Sides of the Gun, a documentary about their reconciliation with their brothers killer, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. 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. Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Well said to everything in your post. Year should not be greater than current year. If not for the tragedy that later befell him, Benji may well have enjoyed the best basketball career of the three. Brandon wore the No. But it was said that they had some sort of toxic relationship and was advised to separate. [29] Brandon died after he swerved into a shoulder on the Northern State Parkway, and hit a pole and two trees.[30]. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Moore called to Wilson to watch where he was going, and Wilson responded by turning around and heading back toward Moore. He lost his own son, William IV, to gun violence in July 2017. According to Barry Temkin of The Chicago Tribune,Rivers first introduced Brandon to the game, though there was never any pressure to live up to Benji's legacy. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. That is probably why she did not want to comment on the documentary. Brandon Wilson, who was on death row for the 1998 ambush slaying of a 9-year-old boy in Oceanside, was found dead Thursday hanging in his cell at San Quentin State Prison, state corrections. [13][14] He would play basketball with R. Kelly[15] and Nick Anderson. "His serious side was out there on that court," said Dildy, whose King team lost to Simeon in the 1984 Public League semifinals. Anthony Wilson was met with a range of responses when he told people he was meeting with the man who shot his brother, Ben, a prep hoops phenom at Simeon who was viewed as the top player in the nation before his murder in 1984. 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. Click to expand. "I play because I like basketball. That boy could be alive today if not for that. Simeon Career Academy has done its part to keep his memory alive. Brandon eventually would pursue a career in law enforcement and became a police officer in Port Washington, New York. 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I didn't go to parties or stupid places. Both young men signed confessions to that effect that were later recanted. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Why do people post controversial opinions online but are surprised when they get dragged? Make sure that the file is a photo. During an appearance on "The Daily Show," Wilson said she was banned after taking a bathroom selfie. 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. 9. In these statements, Moore and Dixon said that the shooting was part of a robbery, where Dixon picked Wilson's pockets and once he was done, he ordered Moore to shoot Wilson twice. When an athlete dies young, there is anger and a horrifying sense of loss, but also a nagging question: How good might he have been? Sadly Brandon, former college player turned Port Washington police officer was killed in a single car crash January 13th. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Brandon Wilson (236651330)? He would eventually receive parole in 2005. Brandon wore the No. 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.
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