William Moore appears at Malcolm X College private screening of Both Sides of the Gun, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. 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. Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA, North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA. Failed to report flower. 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. Jetun lied about the robbery so two young black males would definitely go to jail for killing the father of her newly born son. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Sisters Jacora and Jasmine Morris jump into icy pond to save 2 kids. 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. Moore was thinking more about getting with Erica Murphy and smoking weed. The prosecution's lead witness was Jetun Rush, who testified to that effect. Wilson, though, left behind more than just memories of games and plays. 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. What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? "It's still a free ride.". However . 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.. Moore remained there until the police began pounding on Murphy's door looking for him later that evening. Mood ruined. He used to joke about that and say basketball was his girlfriend.". That city law was so stupid. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Once again, Rush was not interested. He underwent five hours of surgery at St. Bernard Hospital but died at 6 a.m. Nov. 21. Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! I shouldn't have watched this. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Brandon Wilson. Why do people post controversial opinions online but are surprised when they get dragged? "We would go neighborhood to neighborhood playing basketball," Dildy said. Here is the full documentary. Join Facebook to connect with Branden Wilson and others you may know. Moore and Dixon fled the scene, with Moore seeking refuge at Murphy's home. And I got a bone to pick with that Chicago hospital. That makes no sense and a lie. like how are they safely removed without 50% Hair Loss? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. visit like Drake, Rihanna, Madonna. After the week-long event, Wilson was ranked the number-one high school player in America. While waiting outside while Erica was in the store a upset and angry Ben Wilson and girlfriend come up from behind Moore arguing. The assistant coach who showed him around was Tracy Dildy, a close friend of Ben Wilson's since grammar school. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. The jury needed only an hour of deliberation to convict them. Jetun Rush would graduate from Simeon and Central State University as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. That's how tall Ben Wilson was when he first arrived at Simeon as a freshman. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. [17], In July 1984, Wilson attended the invitation-only Athletes For Better Education camp in Princeton, New Jersey. This is a real memory buster. The life and murder of Ben Wilson was featured in two documentary films produced in the 21st century. Would you date a rich man who admitted he had a starter wife? Simeon retired Wilson's No. To have the two families come together was amazing.. 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. He also left Brandon, who was 10 weeks old at the time of his father's death. Early the next morning, November 21, Wilson died.[9][10]. The Wilson family's lawsuit against the hospital for inappropriate delay of medical care[22] was settled in 1992 for an undisclosed amount. The 22-year-old's mother reportedly suffered years of abuse at the hands of his father, Craig, and he'd had enough. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. 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. 25 "because he wore it. 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. Jabari Parker, another Chicago native and the No. The conflict, however, was resolved before Moore got there. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Unfortunately, he also knows the Wilsons pain of losing a loved one. The words "Best in the Nation" marked his gravesite. [29] Brandon died after he swerved into a shoulder on the Northern State Parkway, and hit a pole and two trees.[30]. Both men remain in jail to this day. 1 prep player in the class of 2013, has taken a similar approach to his time at Simeon. In fact, Parker recently worked with Jordan Brand to design a special shoe for the Simeon basketball team with Wilson's number on it. This browser does not support getting your location. I hate to say this, but I said it previously. 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. March 18 Basketball Player #2. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. They advanced to the state 2A quarterfinals before losing to Lanphier High School of Springfield. "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). i have no info on his son's career/whereabouts. It was through this that he discovered who he had shot. Sounds like a big Super Star ego talking to me. 2. 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. [13][14] He would play basketball with R. Kelly[15] and Nick Anderson. "He probably was the best player I've ever seen in high school.". He would eventually receive parole in 2005. Brandon Wilson. Both of these statements were later recanted, but the boys were still charged with murder after questioning and the state of Illinois elected to try them both as adults due to the serious nature of their actions. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Dixon's arrest followed, with the charges upgraded to murder once word of Wilson's death reached the police. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? They didn't accuse Ben of stealing anything. 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. Brandon eventually would pursue a career in law enforcement and became a police officer in Port Washington, New York. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. Jetun Rush was the prosecution's lead witness and testified to the same effect. 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. those of you who will end with LARGE STUDENTS LOAN BALANCESwhat if everyone relocated outside of the U.S.???? During his junior year, he and his girlfriend Jetun Rush conceived a child. Wilson's body was buried in the same resting place as that of Harold Washington, the first African-American mayor of Chicago. That was just so bad. Soon after the shooting, Erica Murphy returned to her home to find Billy Moore sitting in her living room watching television. ", Maybe not, but it is clear Ben Wilson does play a role in his son's basketball career. [8], At 12:37 PM local time, a call was placed to 911 for emergency assistance. I'm glad they changed that sh!t. Brandon was a graduated of Long Island Lutheran High School. 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. I'll admit, I believed Moore when he talked about what happened when Benji bumped into him, and didn't say excuse me. Once they were informed that Wilson had died, his teammates were asked whether or not they wanted to go forward with their season opener, which was scheduled for later on against the team they defeated to win the state championship in 1984, Evanston Township; they won the game. He was not a pro yet with pro money. 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. I kind of understand your point of view a little bit after watching this concerning the guy that actually shot him. Brandon was the oldest to two brothers; Jared and Jalen. Early the next morning, Mary Wilson asked that her son be taken off of life support, and Ben Wilson died shortly thereafter. Prison officials did not say what Wilson, 33, used to hang himself. The New York native, by way of Chicago, played for the Hawks in the early 2000s. [8] Wilson began playing basketball in elementary school. By all accounts, the film, co-directed by native Chicagoans Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, is an emotional, Houseman-esque ode to an athlete dying young and the devastating effects that senseless violence has had and continues to have on Chicago's inner-city youth. Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. He had a son, Brandon, with his girlfriend Jetun Rush. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). It would become one of the darkest moments in the history of Chicago sports. And she wasnt even in the docu. Click to expand. You are using an out of date browser. Pisces Named Ben #6. This could explain why she refuses to talk to the media about what happened. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. Ben Wilson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Simeon High School, was considered the No. The jury was only out for about one hour before returning guilty verdicts against both Moore and Dixon. The prospect of making his Chicago basketball debut in front of some of them might seem daunting, but Brandon denied feeling the need to fulfill any expectations. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Brandon earned a scholarship to University of Maryland Easter Shore. It took them hours before they could get a trauma surgeon and by then Wilson had lost so much blood the doctors said he would be a vegetable. 1. 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. 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. Theres so much hatred when someone is shot; they never want to forgive. 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. 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. A 6-8 guard, Wilson drew comparisons to Magic Johnson. In 2007 he was arrested again and charged with three weapons offenses, for which he began serving a 40-year sentence in 2011. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 1 high school senior, was trying to decide whether to attend DePaul or Illinois. They always said he bumped into Moore. English 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. [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. Add to your scrapbook. "He was a fierce competitor.". Wilson practiced at Cole Park[9] in Chatham and participated in summer league games in Chicago. [12][20] He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery. Benji was survived by a son, Brandon, who turned out to be a decent basketball player in his own right. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. They were informed of their teammate's condition as it became available, with initial reports being positive but subsequent ones growing grimmer and grimmer as the hours wore on. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. 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. According to Chicago's then emergency protocol, Wilson was taken to the nearest available hospital, which was St. Bernard Hospital in Englewood. Maybe us outsiders looking in don't know the whole story. The "Fab Five" later paid homage to Benji when Juwan Howard sported the No. As this was going on, two students from nearby Calumet High School, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon, had made their way to the school. 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. Ive never seen anything like it, White said. Wilson will not be available to practice in the Bengals'. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Nick Anderson was the first to do so during what would've been Wilson's senior season and throughout his collegiate and pro career. Oops, we were unable to send the email. As the 1984-85 season approached, Wilson, considered perhaps the country's No. Jun 28, 2007 - Brandon Wilson went undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. How do you reconcile feminist beliefs with the outright hostility some yt women (and non-black) women have towards us? Try again later. 2 Shares. 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. [16] [17] [18]. "There's no pressure. At their trial, the prosecutors presented the same case theory to the jury when the trial began the following year. 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. 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. Learn more about merges. Wilson's recruiting attention has come mainly from lower Division I programs such as Hartford and Maryland-Eastern Shore, whom he said have offered him scholarships. 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. Family: He had a son, Brandon, with his girlfriend Jetun Rush. He served in the Port Washington Police Department for 5 years. Benjamin Wilson has been sentenced to six years of jail for an act that he considers self defense. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [31] Juwan Howard wore 25 at the University of Michigan as a tribute to Wilson. Brandon Paul Wilson. He was buried in his blue and gold No. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. They were at Simeon school because somebody stole or took $10 from Moore's cousin, but the money issue got resolved. Read up on Brandon Wilson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks. Later that night, Chicago police arrested him there and shortly thereafter apprehended Omar Dixon. Sorry, I just think Omar Dixon and Billy Moore are not guilty! Moore received a forty-year sentence while Dixon received a thirty-year sentence. Benji's passing had a massive impact on his community in the immediate term. [1][2][3][4][5], At the time of the shooting, Wilson was seventeen years old and had just started his senior year at Simeon. That doesn't make sense to me. "I never even really thought about it," he said. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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]. Brandon went on to coach basketball. At Simeon, the basketball team remained sequestered in the teachers' lounge for the rest of the day. For some time after Wilson was killed, Simeon issued his number 25 jersey to the player on the team that they deemed the best. The couple had conceived a child early in 1984, a son named Brandon, and Rush would neither speak to Wilson nor let him see his child. #FallenHawk. 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. I just wanted to stay out of the negative. JavaScript is disabled. Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him. About 8,000 people attended his wake Nov. 23 in Simeon's gym. Fox News attacks Republicans for getting paid and delivering nothing. Wilson's teammate Teri Sampson recalls that throughout the night, the reports progressively worsened, going from Wilson possibly recovering in time for the state playoffs, to perhaps missing a year of play, to possibly never playing again, to fighting for his life. A lot is placed on their shoulders. Moore now works as a case worker with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network and mentors young boys similar to his younger self. Wilson did not fully understand why Rush had pushed him away and as time went on, it started to have an effect on him. 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. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. 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. Not that Brandon necessarily could've. 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. Wow. He played basketball and became All-Long Island Basketball player his junior and senior year. We played one-on-one a lot. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236651330/brandon-sherrod-wilson. When Mama Wilson said I forgive you, that started everything. Brandon was the oldest to two brothers; Jared and Jalen. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He had one son, Brandon Wilson (b. September 1984),[24] with his high school girlfriend Jetun Rush. Benji meant so much to us, and his story really scared me, knowing it happened to a great player. 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. Thankyou for this link. 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. 1967. Brandon spent his early childhood in Chicago before moving to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, Edward Rivers. Later on, however, Jabari Parker suggested that Wilson's name and number be stitched into the sneakers the players were issued. 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. 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. 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. Wilson died on the same day that Simeon was to open its season. This page was created in memory of Ben. It took paramedics forty minutes to arrive at the scene, and to further complicate matters Chicago emergency protocol in place forced the ambulance to take Wilson to the closest available hospital. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. My heart feels so heavy after watching that documentary. HOWLLelujah! "He was head and shoulders better than both those guys," Dildy said. How a friendly chat in the ladies of a London pub turned menacing for one woman. That's when I think about this story. Wow that was a very good documentary. [33] ESPN premiered a documentary on Wilson titled Benji on October 23, 2012. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Benjamin Wilson Mary Wilson Follow. 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.
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