| Location | Castleside - County Durham |
| Age | 13 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1993 |
| Date of Death | 11/01/2007 |
| Visitors | 17,670 since 19/01/2007 |
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Ben died after choking on a pen top while doing his homework.
Ambulance crews fought to save the him on the way to hospital, but he died two days later.
Ben was a pupil at Moorside Community Technology College. Headteacher Jonathan Morris described Ben as a much-loved member of the school.
"Ben was a much-loved member of our community and I am proud to have been his headteacher."
"He was extremely popular and a very active member of the school, particularly in the performing arts.
"Ben was also a very bright lad and he will be well- remembered for his sense of fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time."
Ben lived in Consett Road, Castleside, with his mother, Nathalie, stepfather, David and sister, Briony .
From his Mum
Ben was the most loving sensitive lad who was rapidly changing into a young man. He wanted to be a Chef and loved nothing more than messing about in the kitchen. He always said he would have his own restaurant and own an Aston Martin. He loved music and started learning the violin at primary but stopped and took up the keyboards at secondary. He lived for the playstation! And anything to do with pc's or gaming. He had been in a few shows at his schools before he died and we were amazed at what a showman he was. He was on the engineering team, debating club and was on the most talented and able register at school. He had so much to live for. Ben contracted meningitis at nearly 3 years of age and when he pulled through this we realised how precious life is and thanked God for every day that followed.
He loved his family dearly and his friends meant the world to him. He and his sister mean the world to us and this tragedy has devastated the whole family.
But Ben would hate our lives to stop because his has ended, in this life. He would want us to smile and make the most of what we have. It was the kind of lad he was. One day when our time comes we will be with Ben again and until then we have to console ourselves with the fact that he is still with us in spirit.
My funny, witty, gorgeously amazing boy, you lit up my life, you made me laugh and you filled me with a love that will never die. When you left us a part of me went with you. But for your sake we will live our lives to the full and our lives will be worthwhile. Son I am so proud of you and what you were. You were and always will be my Benj, Never a day will go by whenI don't think of you and wish I could see you again. Your life touched so many other people's and for that we are all grateful. We were the luckiest people to have known you and have been touched by you for the last 14 years.
All my love always Benj,
Your Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx
SENDING YOU A BIG BEAR HUG....
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When god was allocating my children from the angels in heaven I was given two of the most beautiful. I will always love you both so very much. And Benji I know you are still with us every day. Love you always. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Remember Me"
(song by Deanna Edwards)
Remember me whenever you see a sunrise,
Remember me whenever you see a star,
Remember me whenever you see a rainbow
Or woods in autumn colors from afar.
Remember me whenever you see the roses
Or seagulls sailing high in a sky of blue.
Remember me whenever you see waves
Shining in the sun.
And remember, I'll be remembering you!
Remember me whenever you see a teardrop,
Or meadows still wet with the morning dew.
Remember me whenever you feel love
Growing in your heart.
And remember, I'll be remembering you
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Life's Mortal Maze [Author unknown]
Where do they go to, the people who leave?
Are they around us, in the cool evening breeze?
Do they still hear us, and watch us each day?
I'd like you to think of them with us that way.
Where do they go to, when no longer here?
I think that they stay with us, calming our fears
Loving us always, holding our hands
Walking beside us, on grass or on sand.
Where do they go to, well it's my belief
They watch us and help us to cope with our grief
They comfort and stay with us, through each of our days
Guiding us always through life's mortal maze.
SWEET DREAMS ANGEL XXX
EVERY DAY AND EVERY NIGHT
WHEN YOU FEEL THE NEED
TO HOLD ME TIGHT
JUST BLOW A KISS INTO THE SKY
FOR I WILL BE THAT CLOSE BY
IN THE HEAVENS THROUGHOUT
THE DAY,
I WATCH OVER YOU AND HEAR
YOU PRAY,
I SEE YOU SMILE AND SHED A TEAR
FOR YOU KNOW THAT I'M STILL NEAR
YOUR ANGEL IN THE SKY.
Love always Yvonne Jack's Mum xXx.
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