B BETonBlack I Know You Care Joined Aug 26, 2008 Messages 5,291 Reactions 11,868 83 11 Alleybux 50,641 Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She settled in New York, where she married Edward Rivers. Isaiah Gant, Moore's attorney, argued that his client was only trying to protect himself from the much larger Wilson. JavaScript is disabled. 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. HOWLLelujah! 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. Billy Moore was a 16-year-old teenager walking down Vincennes Ave. on Chicago's South Side with a gun. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Late basketball legend Benji "Ben" Wilson's son Brandon killed at age That boy could be alive today if not for that. The hospital was not a trauma center. That makes no sense and a lie. 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. i dont buy billy moore's story, it was to perfect making him out to be the 'victim', the fact they cut school was armed with a gun and went to that school looking for a kid over 10 dollars tells me they were up to no good.i believe they decided to rob benji, him already being upset with his girlfriend he probably wasnt in his right mind frame and didnt think about this kid has a gun maybe he should back down. Benji's rise to the top spot came after leading Simeon to the first Illinois state title in school history. [16] [17] [18]. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. "Ben loved basketball. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [15] The camp allowed scouts and coaches to watch top high school students in a single location. Michael O'Brien. This is a sad story all around. [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. The conflict, however, was resolved before Moore got there. Once again, Rush was not interested. I see him sometimes in my minds eye, playing in the NBA, which he could have done after only two years in college. I believe Moore's statements to be more credible in the documentary when he said Ben said F*** you, I am not saying excuse me to you, who the f*** are you? Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. 1. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Wilson will not be available to practice in the Bengals'. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Why take that kid to a hospital where no doctors were available? "His serious side was out there on that court," said Dildy, whose King team lost to Simeon in the 1984 Public League semifinals. 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. 30 FOR 30: BENJI (TV) - Paley Center for Media Try again. Not that Brandon necessarily could've. On Sunday, 11. . The Late Ben Wilson's Son Brandon Wilson - Lipstick Alley Brandon earned a scholarship to University of Maryland Easter Shore. He is walking his girl to a bus stop. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. visit like Drake, Rihanna, Madonna. 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. What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? Being Ben Wilson's son, he said, doesn't drive him on the basketball court in Chicago or anywhere else. Wilson did not fully understand why Rush had pushed him away and as time went on, it started to have an effect on him. Thankyou for this link. Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! 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. Ben Wilson father's name is Benjamin Wilson Sr and mother Mary Wilson. Wilson was twenty years old when he followed the boy into the men's washroom at the Oceanside Harbor. You are using an out of date browser. An estimated 350 students from the citys public and Catholic schools attended the event. Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. There was an error deleting this problem. "Who wouldn't be? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years now, but his legacy is far from forgotten. Family: He had a son, Brandon, with his girlfriend Jetun Rush. 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. The importance of the book and the events that precipitated it has not been lost on Simeon's most celebrated pupils. Malatesta, in response to these charges, chose instead to focus on the actions that led to Wilson's death. 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. I am not buying the lie and you shouldnt either! Used To Live In. 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. He played one season for UMES. You tell me what type of money Benji was going to have on him? It took a jury little more than an hour to find Moore and Dixon guilty of murder and attempted robbery. 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]. He had all the moves. AGE. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. I was a loner. Facebook gives people the power. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. That was the day Ben Wilson's life came to a tragic end. It looks like Brandon . 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. 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. 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. .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. Hall had heard of Ben Wilson even before Brandon arrived but didn't discuss it much with his new player. Benji was survived by a son, Brandon, who turned out to be a decent basketball player in his own right. This could explain why she refuses to talk to the media about what happened. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks. They were at Simeon school because somebody stole or took $10 from Moore's cousin, but the money issue got resolved. We have set your language to [18] He and Omar Dixon were outside the luncheonette when Wilson and Rush came up the street behind them. Wilson, 17, suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and groin and arrived at the hospital at 1:15 p.m. Damn Damn DAMN poor Benji. "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). The Late Ben Wilson's Son Brandon Wilson - Lipstick Alley Early the next morning, November 21, Wilson died.[9][10]. Oops, something didn't work. 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. [12][20] He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery. Brandon Wilson Ben Wilson/Sons. He is a student with no job and no car. Join the Lipstick Alley 2023 NCAA Tournament Challenge. That night, after hours of emergency surgery, Benji was pronounced dead, on the eve of his senior season at Simeon. Benji first gained national notoriety in the summer of 1984, when he was named the No. Hope I dont get AIDS. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Doesnt make sense to me. Omar Dixon's conviction was struck down on appeal and he received a new trial in 1989, but was again convicted. Even as Anthony Wilson started to forgive Moore, his brother wanted revenge. Moore yelled up the street at Wilson to watch where he was going. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Chicago has produced many a great basketball player over the years. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? March 18 Basketball Player #2. 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. If she wasnt able to forgive, I dont think her sons wouldve.. Jetun lied about the robbery so two young black males would definitely go to jail for killing the father of her newly born son. The assistant coach who showed him around was Tracy Dildy, a close friend of Ben Wilson's since grammar school. An argument ensued and Moore shot Wilson. Benji usually won. He leaves to mourn: his mother, Mary; his father, Benjamin, Sr.; brothers: Brumet and Curtis Glenn, Jeffery (11) and Anthony (8) Wilson and a two month old son, Brandon Wilson. [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. 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. Brandon was a graduated of Long Island Lutheran High School. Ben Wilson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Simeon High School, was considered the No. Where did Benji Wilson get shot? - Motelmexicolabali.com 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. 25 jersey while at Michigan. Does anyone else feel behind because we lost two years due to pandemic? Moore and Dixon fled the scene, with Moore seeking refuge at Murphy's home. Rest in Peace Ben Wilson March 18, 1967-November 21, 1984 tragically gunned down after receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. As the 1984-85 season approached, Wilson, considered perhaps the country's No. I shouldn't have watched this. I hate to see someone so young with potential die!!!!!!!!!! Ive never seen anything like it, White said. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Isht, no wonder folks hate Reagan. In 2007 he was arrested again and charged with three weapons offenses, for which he began serving a 40-year sentence in 2011. There was a problem getting your location. Mood ruined. Moore and Dixon had cut school that day, and Moore had a .22 caliber pistol in his possession. The inscription on his headstone reads "Best in the Nation.". An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. 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. Ive learned to forgive Mr. Moore. ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The following day an estimated 10,000 mourners attended Wilson's funeral at Operation PUSH headquarters. Join Facebook to connect with Branden Wilson and others you may know. During the argument, Moore drew the pistol he had been carrying. 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. 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. 40s. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. 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. Ben "Benji" Wilson, Jr. - Tribute to a Basketball Legend Brandon was the oldest to two brothers; Jared and Jalen. 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. Wilson began playing basketball at an early age, starting in elementary school. 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. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. 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. LORD. Sounds like a big Super Star ego talking to me. I just caught the end of the documentary on ESPN and I'm literally in tears. African fonts, can y'all recommend me some African female artists? That city law was so stupid. He used to joke about that and say basketball was his girlfriend.". The words "Best in the Nation" marked his gravesite. Funny Question for the ladies here? In 2020, Two Sides of the Gun: A Story of Reconciliation was screened in Chicago during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. 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. Brandon Wilson Player Profile, Maryland-Eastern Shore - RealGM 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. The 22-year-old's mother reportedly suffered years of abuse at the hands of his father, Craig, and he'd had enough. Later that night, Chicago police arrested him there and shortly thereafter apprehended Omar Dixon. You can always change this later in your Account settings. No one can know the exact answer to that, but few people doubt that the 6-foot-8-inch Wilson would have been magnificent. 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. This story was so sad it's rare that I cry after watching a show, but I was in tears. What happened to Ben Wilson Son? Oceanside boy's killer hangs himself in prison - San Diego Union-Tribune He was the only non-senior on a squad that upset previously-undefeated Evanston at Assembly Hall in Champaign in the final. 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. Nick Anderson was the first to do so during what would've been Wilson's senior season and throughout his collegiate and pro career. This is about forgiveness, said Anthony Wilson, 43. Brandon had a passion for coaching and playing which lead to a coaching position with Solomon Schecter School in Williston Park, NY., while also coaching the Rising Stars AAU program. Settlement reached in Wilson malpractice suit - UPI Archives "He's athletic, quick and strong, so he's going to help you.". During an appearance on "The Daily Show," Wilson said she was banned after taking a bathroom selfie. "There's no pressure. Add to your scrapbook. . "He legitimately could play any position on the floor.". Why do you think they were trying to rob him? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Ben "Benji" Wilson, Jr. - Tribute to a Basketball Legend Wilson's brother Curtis Glenn recounted in the ESPN documentary seeing his brother being wheeled by him in the hospital and noticing his feet were unnaturally pale. Brandon spent his early childhood in Chicago before moving to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, Edward Rivers. 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. i have no info on his son's career/whereabouts. The family of Ben Wilson publicly reconciles with his killer - Chicago During his junior year, he and his girlfriend Jetun Rush conceived a child. #FallenHawk He said the lack of serious high-level interest has not been too disappointing. It turns out that Benji and his "girlfriend" Jetun were arguing over her not allowing him to see his son Brandon. Weve updated the security on the site. "It's still a free ride.". Moore and Dixon's attorneys chose to present Wilson's celebrity as the primary reason for the charges against the two teenagers. Brandon Paul Wilson.
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