Christopher James Benson

1984 - 2005
LocationMorley - Leeds
Age20 years
Cause of DeathHit and Run
Date of Birth31/12/1984
Date of Death08/05/2005
Visitors7,277 since 04/11/2005
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Christopher was killed on the 8th of May 2005.
He'd been on a night out with his best friend and was knocked down and killed by a speeding car on
his way home just 2 yds from the front door.

Christopher was a lovely lad. He was such good company he always used to make me laugh.
When he was out with friends he always had to be the funny guy making everyone laugh and keeping
their spirits up by talking in a funny voice or cracking jokes.
He was caring and loyal to his friends and always ready to listen when anyone was going through a
bad time and likewise they would do the same for him. I'm so grateful that he had such a good set
of friends and none of them were into drugs or anything like that.

He was a big Michael Jackson fan and would often get asked to perform the famous moon walk which
christopher had practised over and over again from being quite small until he'd perfected it. All
his friends used to love watching him do this, me included, he'd even tried to show me how to do
it.

Christopher was also a very sensitive lad, we would sit for hours late at night talking about things
and having a few drinks and listening to music. Christopher and I liked exactley the same music and
we would often dance together in the lounge to our favourite songs. I miss him so much it
physically hurts. I feel like part of my body is missing.

Christopher was my only child and we were so close. I brought him up on my own for the first 10
years of his life and we had such a bond. There are times when I feel I don't want to go on living
but I know I have to.

On New Year's Eve 2005 it would have been Christopher's 21st Birthday. He had just recently passed
his driving test first time and I was so proud of him. I'd promised to buy him a car for his 21st,
and just shortly after his death I saw the perfect car for sale near where we live. I so wish he
could be here to celebrate this. Now New Year's Eve will always be a sad time for us.

I miss you so much Christopher and you are in my thoughts every waking hour. I will always love you
and you will be in my heart forever. I've not just lost a son, I've lost a friend too.

Love Mum XX


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Always remembered

When God calls special children to dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love.

For what heartache can compare with the death of one loved child
Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild?

Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold,
So He picks a rosebud before it can grow old.

God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but few
To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view.

Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."

So when a dearest child departs, we who are left behind must realise:
God loves children - Angels are hard to find.

Anonymous.

Mandy Hemsley (Aunt) 5 days ago

The Loss of a Cousin

My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news
It never occurred to me, how much I could lose
I find myself wishing that it wasn't real
Every time I think about it, pain is all I can feel
Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see
But my heart tells me that he'll always be with me
I’m glad he feels no pain now-he lives in a perfect land
I can still feel the soft touch on my shoulder of his loving hand
I lie in bed and cry at night
And I don’t feel any better in the morning light
And I will love and miss him forever
Until the day we are again together.
Together in that perfect place above,
Filled with caring, sharing and love
But until that day comes- I will wipe my tears away.
And hopefully see him again someday
xx

Jenna (Cousin) 1 week ago

Hello Angel

I thought I'd leave you a message since I haven't for ages. I hope you're doing well up there with MJ. We're having a protest on Monday to get traffic calming measures on that stupid road. I miss you so much darling. You'll always be in my thoughts.

I Love You.

xx

Jenna (Cousin) 1 week ago

♥ 4TH OCTOBER 2009 ♥




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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~SUNDAY
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~BLESSINGS
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~ANGEL.
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~ALWAYS
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~MY
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~THOUGHTS.
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~GOD
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--’’♥(’’♥’’)~BLESS
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FOREVER LOVED, FOREVER MISSED. X X X


Jude Swaddle October 4, 2009

CANDLES FOR THE WEEKEND

I WILL BE AWAY FOR THE WEEK END ANGEL WILL BE THINKING OF YOU
THURSDAY CANDLE
Within our store of memories,
You hold a place apart,
For no one else can ever be,
More cherished in our hearts.
LOVE SIMONE XXXX

FRIDAY CANDLE
Resting where no shadows fall,
In peaceful sleep he awaits us all;
God will link the broken chain,
When one by one we meet again.
LOVE ALWAYS SIMONE XXX

SATURDAY CANDLE
Somewhere over the rainbow
Theres a bright new light
Its comes from this candle
Ive lit for you tonight.
LOVE ALWAYS SIMONE

Simone Lumsden August 20, 2009

LOVE
IF LOVE COULD BRING YOU HOME AGAIN
YOU WOULD BE BY YOR LOVED ONES SIDE
BECAUSE THERE HEARTS ARE BREAKING
FOR THE LOVE THEY HAVE INSIDE
THEY NEVER ASK FOR MUCH
ALL THEY WANT IS TO HOLD YOU
AND KEEP YOU BY THERE SIDE
BUT LIFE GOES ON WITHOUT YOU
IN OUR HEART YOU WILL STAY FOREVER
TILL THE DAY WE ARE TOGETHER
AND THEN THE TEARS WILL GO AWAY
XxXxXxX

Ness McLear (GTS Friend) August 6, 2009

5TH AUGUST 2009

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Jude Swaddle August 5, 2009

Missing You So Much

I havent left a mesage in ages so i thaught id leeve 1 now. Are you doing alright up there? I Bet your gald to meet your idle. I have missed you for so long. io have nearly finished my 1st year at Morley High. xxxxxXXXXXxxxxx ILYSM xxxxxXXXXXxxxxx

Debra
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Debra Hemsley July 8, 2009

oh what a sad day

'tis a sad day today christopher, the funeral of Michael Jackson. I know we both loved his music and loved to watch his dancing. I hope you get to moonwalk together.

all my love from mum xx

Lynnette Twitchett (Mother) July 7, 2009

3RD JUNE 2009

•:*:•Well its now time for me to say goodnight•:*:•

•:*:•So sleep well till morning light•:*:•

•:*:•My darling angel, I love you•:*:•

•:*:•And miss you with all my heart too•:*:•

•:*:•Tomorrow is a brand knew day•:*:•

•:*:•And again I will think of you in my special way•:*:•

•:*:•So till the sun shines again tomorrow•:*:•

•:*:•Tonight my angel take away my sorrow•:*:•

•:*:•Goodnight my angel, Sleep tight•:*:•

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Written by Becky Tuffs 03-06-09

Jude Swaddle July 3, 2009
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