Drag images here or select from your computer for Brandon Sherrod Wilson memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This page was created in memory of Ben Wilson (3/18/1967 - 11/21/1984) whose life story. Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! I didn't go to parties or stupid places. While waiting outside while Erica was in the store a upset and angry Ben Wilson and girlfriend come up from behind Moore arguing. brandon wilson ben wilson son brandon wilson ben wilson son Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii brandon wilson ben wilson son What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? 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. Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. "He probably was the best player I've ever seen in high school.". 1. You tell me what type of money Benji was going to have on him? Search above to list available cemeteries. The jury needed only an hour of deliberation to convict them. 25 Simeon uniform at Oak Woods Cemetery. 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. NOW COME ON!! During that same summer of 1984, when he shot to the top of the prep hoops stratosphere, Ben Wilson had the opportunity to strut his stuff alongside two future NBA stars. Ald. Dixon's arrest followed, with the charges upgraded to murder once word of Wilson's death reached the police. To have the two families come together was amazing.. #FallenHawk. English Sorry! 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. Try again later. Quote Tweet Hawk Athletics @ESHawksSports Jan 14 The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoopsalumn. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This is about forgiveness, said Anthony Wilson, 43. 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. Nor does Brandon hide his pride in what his father accomplished in those maddeningly few seasons. Now, do you really think Moore and Dixon did not know who this big superstar basketball player was? Used To Live In. "Ben loved basketball. That is probably why she did not want to comment on the documentary. Try again. .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. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. However . The two engaged in a loud argument, with an infuriated Wilson and Moore exchanging expletives. He was released on parole in 2000. Weve updated the security on the site. 9. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Im white!. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Background [ edit] Vanderpump Rules fans do you remember when Ariana Madix slept with Lala Kent in the BACK SEAT of Tom Sandovals car? Associated With. His family was shocked when his serious girlfriend Jetun Rush gave birth to his son, Brandon, and though Benji was excited about the prospect of fatherhood, the couple frequently argued and Benji was suspended from school after accidentally striking a teacher during a confrontation. Just get them out. Thankyou for this link. 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. A system error has occurred. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. During the argument, Moore drew the pistol he had been carrying. It looks like Brandon . Year should not be greater than current year. Port Washington police officer killed in Northern State crash Moore received a forty-year sentence while Dixon received a thirty-year sentence. Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years now, but his legacy is far from forgotten. Almost immediately thereafter, she became withdrawn from Wilson and largely focused on taking care of the baby. Not that Brandon necessarily could've. He was not a pro yet with pro money. "I'm self-motivated. [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. Moore and Dixon's attorneys chose to present Wilson's celebrity as the primary reason for the charges against the two teenagers. Brandon was the oldest to two brothers; Jared and Jalen. Sorry, I just think Omar Dixon and Billy Moore are not guilty! I didn't go nowhere but to my friends' houses and home. Wow that was a very good documentary. The trial began in the fall of 1985. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In fact, per Jackson, Magic called Benji's house during the Illinois state championships in 1984 to wish him luck. 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. 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. Wilson, though, said he has never felt pressure being his father's son. Jayla White, a sophomore point guard on Simeons varsity girls team, was moved by what she saw from Moore and the Wilsons. 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I think it was self defense and if they had good attorneys they could have got off or had much less sentences. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. He used to joke about that and say basketball was his girlfriend.". 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. 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. 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. His condition progressively worsened during the hours that followed, which led his mother, Mary, to have her son taken off of life support. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Facebook gives people the power. Benji usually won. 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. The first struck Wilson in his groin while the second struck him in his abdomen and caused significant internal bleeding. Ben's mom passed away a few years back. Behind Wilson, Simeon defeated West Aurora High School by nine points in the semifinals and beat top-ranked Evanston Township High School to win their first ever state title. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Wilson's family contended botched treatment at St. Bernard contributed to his death. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Ben Wilson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Simeon High School, was considered the No. Look at this praise dancing doggie. "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. R.I.P to him. During his junior year, he and his girlfriend Jetun Rush conceived a child. After all, he was a scrappy, 6'2" guard, while Benji turned out to be a 6'9" savant. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Early the next morning, November 21, Wilson died.[9][10]. Brandon was the oldest to two brothers; Jared and Jalen. 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. High school basketball all-star games are an achievement award, but also a tease. Failed to remove flower. ). This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Sounds like a big Super Star ego talking to me. Moore served 19 years and 9 months in prison before his release in 2004.