| Location | Castleside - County Durham |
| Age | 13 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1993 |
| Date of Death | 11/01/2007 |
| Visitors | 12,630 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
Happy New Year Darling xxxx
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Mum Dave and Briony xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thinking of you hunni as always, love you forever. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To my Darling Angel Ben xxxx
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Hug from Heaven
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender rain drop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from heaven
From Someone Special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a blue bird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snow flakes
Land upon your face
It's hugs sent from heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
Hugs that are sent from heaven
A broken heart will mend.
Thank you for all your support
Take Care
Love always
Yvonne Jacks Mum
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Christmas Angel xx
For our Angel who’s missing at Christmas this year
Excitement fails to stop the tears
We miss you, as always, you know that we do
To say that we’re heartbroken is nothing new.
It happened so soon, we weren’t ready to part
Now that you’re gone we have an incomplete heart.
There’s a ‘You’ sized hole to never be repaired
For you are unique and should have been spared.
The days may come and the days may go
What’s certain sweet Angel is the love we know.
For even in Heaven our love goes on
Amongst clouds of Angels and bursts of song
Our love for you will always remain
Until we’re together, complete once again.
For you and your Angel at Christmas.
Love Deb & Kit
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xXx Sweet Dreams *Angel* xXx.
I am the wind in your hair, with you everywhere
I am the stars in the sky and the sun up high.
I am the waves in the ocean, with your every emotion
I am the snow on the ground, I am all around.
I am the flowers in the meadow, wherever you go
I am the moon at night, please know I'm alright.
I am the bird's sweet song, I am not gone
I am the blossom on a tree, you'll never forget me.
I am the rain on your face, a rainbow's embrace
I am the leaves on the ground, I'll always be around.
I am the fluffy white clouds, innocent and pure
Look all around you, you'll feel me I'm sure.
I am that warm loving feeling, deep in your heart
My memories live on, we'll never be apart.
I am all around you, in all that you see, hear and do
Just reach right out now, I am always here with you.
xXx Thinking of you all always xXx.
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Merry Christmas Darling xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thinking of you hunni as always, love you forever. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To my Darling Angel Ben xxxx
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