Christopher James Benson

1984 - 2005
LocationMorley - Leeds
Age20 years
Cause of DeathHit and Run
Date of Birth31/12/1984
Date of Death08/05/2005
Visitors7,334 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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gone but never forgotton

chris was our friend for a while. we hung around with him aaron and adam. i cant describe the fun he brought to the group. he was gorgeous stunning sensitive a fantastic friend an so much fun to be around. he did the moon walk better than jacko! it was nothing but tragedy that he past away we cant imagine what those closest must feel. an essay could not describe the fantastic vibe he brought to the world. chris you were/ are an amazing person and to all those closest to him.... our thoughts are with you. light a candle for chris... simply the best.. live on. gone but never forgotton. sherril and linzi... xxxx

Sherril Nicholson (Friend) August 15, 2008

just a little something to show how much i\'m missing you

I'm missing you so much. I get my SATs results on Monday. I'll let you know what I got. You never got to know my last ones either did you? I wish you were here with us. We're going to have a mass family outing to the cinema to see Wall-e. You'd probably love it. It looks so good. I'm missing you so so much. elephantjuice xx

Jenna (Cousin) July 19, 2008

i never stop thinking about you and my thoughts go out to your family. i cant believe its been 3 years, miss you loads
xx
kim

Kimberley May 14, 2008

three years

three years ago you were taken away from the people that love you and the emptyness they felt that night hasnt gone away and never will. time will not heal the pain and hurt felt by so many with loosing someone so special.
you are missed so very much
elephantjuice
xxxx

Nina (Cousin) May 8, 2008

Three terrible years

My heart is broken and will never mend.
I am so angry that your life was taken before you were able to meet your future wife and have your own children. You were robbed of your future by someone who cared only for himself. By taking away your future he also took away mine.
I miss you so much Christopher I still feel I can't go on, It is just too painfull. I wish you peace and always know I love you. Mum x

Lynnette Twitchett (Mother) May 8, 2008

Cannot believe it was 3 years ago, always thinking of you xxx

Alex Clough May 8, 2008

Three years

None of us knew what was ahead that night three years ago. Looking back, it changed the family forever.

We remember the cheeky lad with a great sense of humour who was destined to do so much. Unfortunately he was robbed of that opportunity so early in his life.

Love you always. xx

Mandy Hemsley (Aunt) May 7, 2008

Still missing you Chris. Won't ever stop regretting not seeing you more

Xxx

Lucy Chapman (Cousin) March 23, 2008

Here we are, another Christmas then your birthday, where does the time go? There are so many reminders in our everyday lives, to us your memory will never fade. We miss you so much Chris.

Auntie Mandy, Uncle Michael,
Jenna xx and Debra xx

Mandy Hemsley (Aunt) December 31, 2007

Happy Birthday

Well another year has passed still cant believe it, i feel as tho something is missing in my life now,
I could always ring if i had a problem or wanted a quick drink, u was up 4 any thing and i miss that so much.
We always had a laugh no matter wat we doing, if it was a trip 2 pub or just going ta your grandmas,and life will never be the same without you there.. your in my thoughts always Chris. love you.xxxxxx

Cheryl (Cousin) December 31, 2007
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