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Jim D
September 11, 2025
My son recently turned 18 and has joined the military. I wonder what would have been in Benjamin´s future. I hope you are all well.
Sheria Huq
January 10, 2025
Wherever in God's universe he is, may his beautiful, pure soul is happy. I know you are in good, caring hands, little Benjamin.
Shehzia Huq
January 10, 2022
Prayers for the parents and prayers for little Benjamin in God's garden.
Jim D
July 7, 2021
Benjamin is still in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your family has found some peace.
Raka Huq
January 10, 2021
Benjamin might have left this planet but he never left my heart and prayers. Every January 14, I pray for the loved ones of Benjamin Kingan. The void left behind will be there but may God help ease the pain to cope with it.
Mimi
March 29, 2017
For my & Andrew Ben little Sister & Family members. I read in the People Magazine about these sweet Darling. I had too do this in the goodness of my Heart all my Prayers for ever. I care becouse my Sister & i take care of my Nefews Baby too. We are both well enuff too take Care of them. We both love Him his own Father loves him. Well I care.
Raka Huq
March 9, 2017
Dear Sweet Angel Benjamin,
January 14 came and passed 8 times since you left but you never left my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you sweet child.
Raka Huq
March 8, 2017
I ran across an article today about your son. Although its been years for you since his passing, today I hurt for you. I hurt for your family and your children and I prayed for you all as a family.
I have a 1 year old little boy and I cannot imagine the strength it took for your family to get through this.
Know that Benjamin's passing is still touching the hearts of so many---reminding us to love with everything we have because tomorrow is never promised.
God Bless You All.
Jim D
March 20, 2014
I think of Ben often as I watch my son grow who is about the same age as Ben would be. I am sorry for your loss.
Courtney Panzer
March 7, 2013
Still remembering you precious Ben and your family. Always in my prayers
kalay williams
March 6, 2013
omg so sorry allways in my prayers
R. Huq
January 13, 2013
Dear Ben,
It will be 4 years tomorrow since you left this ugly world to be in God's garden again. I know in my heart that you are in a better place. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what your parents have gone through, but you have changed me forever. May God bless you always sweet angel.
Holly Pociask
April 16, 2012
I think about this little guy all the time as I now have a son myself who is almost 9 months old. I want to tell you how sorry I am that you lost your perfect angel. I cry in my cube sometimes just wondering how his last moments were. I really hope God was with him. I am so sorry. I wish I could bring him back for you.
Michael Burns
November 17, 2011
I will pray for Benjamin and his Family. This is something that no one should ever have to go through. May God ease your pain and console you.
Courtney Panzer
November 7, 2011
I remember seeing your happy smile little Ben, and I know you are happy and safe in heaven with God and his angels. God bless you and your family.
Linda Hamerski
November 3, 2011
Little Angel Ben,
God has you in his arms. You will always be loved.
Love always,
Stacie Nevel
August 17, 2011
Sleep well little Angel. You will not be forgotten. May you someday be in your parents arms again in Heaven.
Ryleigh Ford
June 22, 2011
When I heard about what happened to little Ben, my heart broke. He was a beautiful little baby and I don't even need to have known him to know he was a wonderful little guy. My condolences to the Kingan family. Know your little man is safe in God's arms.
Anabel Rivera
January 14, 2011
Hi young Ben,
I can't believe it's been 2 years since your departure but I know that no matter what you are always shining down on your family an friends from Heaven!! I heard you have a new addition to your family and I pray that he will comfort your family and that you will always take care of him.
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget... Today as every day I will continue to pray for strength and peace for your family.. God bless you and you will never be forgotten!!
Anabel, Ray & Nathan
MaryAnn Carioscia
December 29, 2010
I am a mother of an 18 mos. old. little boy. He is my life. I still cry when I think of Benjamin and the pain you must be feeling as a mother. I can't even imagine what you're feeling. I still get angry when I think about what happened, but I know I have to let God ease that anger. My prayers are with you and your family. May God hold your heavy heart in his loving hands. You will see your little baby again. God Bless you and your family. Rest assured, Benjamin is smiling from above.
Joel Levy
November 14, 2010
I am so sad for your loss. I have a son Benjamin who is 22 months and means the world to me. I can't even imagine your pain. I am sure he is a very special boy.
Courtney Panzer
September 27, 2010
I cry when I remember Benjamin and his family. He is in God's care now, safe from harm and surrounded in love. May his family find comfort in that knowledge.
Jim
September 24, 2010
Benjamin is still in my thoughts as is your whole family. God be with you all and may you fine peace.
Richard Hays
July 19, 2010
I still think about Benjamin and family often. I hope you find peace and justice.
Molly Mehtala
July 14, 2010
There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of Benjamin. I hope he is in a better place. Rest in peace little Benjamin.
Deb Reyes
July 6, 2010
Still think of you often. Hugs
Maureen
July 2, 2010
May you have peace.
Maureen Pearce
July 2, 2010
What a heartbreak, what a nightmare. If there are angels this baby is now one of them.
May 7, 2010
My prayers go out to this family. I am so sorry for the loss of your baby.
Talitha Schweitzer
April 27, 2010
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Benjamin. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Caitlin Smith
April 26, 2010
Benjamin, your story touched my heart forever and reminded me to hug my babies so close. God bless you, sweet precious baby. God bless your mommy and daddy.
L. Morales
April 25, 2010
In prayers for the family.
AP
April 20, 2010
Dear Kingans-
I thought of Benjamin and your family today, as I have many times since this senseless act. There are tears every time I remember. I pray your family has found some peace over the past year. This story has touched many lives forever. God Bless.
Steven Sulkin
April 2, 2010
There are no words to describe the sadness of this tragedy. We offer our deepest and most sincere condolences.
My business is near the building where this tragedy occurred. I mourn when I see the structure.
My wife and I often have spoken about what we can personally do in the community to prevent such atrocities, that somehow we can make a difference in the world to stop this from ever happening again.
We own the Gymboree Play & Music at Hawthorn Mall, created after we lost seven babies in Utero, as a memory to them.
We have some thoughts to not only honor Benjamin but to do even more than that, actionable ideas to truly help prevent this in the future.
If anyone from the family ever wants to contact us (and we certainly do not ever want to intrude), we can share with you our thoughts, our ideas based around not only change in laws, but in many other ways to help prevent this in the future. We have thought long and hard about forming a not-for-profit for this very reason (and even prior, we have searched for a way to truly help our world). I've worked in not-for-profits over the years and have seen how advocacy groups can make enormous difference in this world. Maybe, just maybe, this tragedy can start a movement to stop this in the future.
Again, our deepest and most sincere condolences. We just don't know what words to say, so instead we want to help our world in his memory.
Petra Michaud
January 19, 2010
Benjamin: even though it's been a year you are not forgotten. I think of you and your family often and pray that they have found some degree of peace with their lives. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Caroline DiNardo
January 17, 2010
Dear Ben, I will continue to light a candle in your memory at my church and pray for your happiness, as well as healing and peace for your dear family. I hope you are surrounded by all the toys and love heaven can offer. I will never forget you.
Michaline Largen
January 16, 2010
Dear Kingan Family, I still pray for your Little Benjamin. I think of him every time I see my two youngest grandchildren,who are in daycare.I pray to our Lord that this tragedy will never happen again.May God's peace and comfort be with you always.
January 14, 2010
Dear Benjamin, you and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Cousineau family
Courtney Panzer
January 14, 2010
Dear Benjamin,
I cry for the way you were taken from this world today one year ago. I know this is the hardest day for your family who loves you so much. May God comfort them and hold you safe in his loving arms until they meet you again. We are thinking of you precious Benjamin!
Love,
Panzers
Anabel Rivera
January 14, 2010
Dearest Benjamin
Its been a year ago today that you left to be with our Heavenly Father and still to this day you are always in my thoughts. I know that you are missed by many but most of all by your loving family. I know that you are a precious Angel and that you are in the best place that you can be in the loving arms of our Savior. May the good Lord bless you and your family always and may he offer them all the strength and comfort that they need to continue on with life without you. You will never be forgotten. With much love, Anabel,Ramon and Nathan.
Carmen
January 12, 2010
I still think about Ben and his love for Our Nation.I know he is at peace with The Lord.
Donna Vega
January 12, 2010
May God keep you close to His Heart and bring you healing and peace.
Deborah Stark
January 11, 2010
God bless you. He smiles at you from Heaven.
January 11, 2010
I think about Benjamin often. I never had the pleasure of him in my classroom but I remember him from seeing him everyday. I think about you and your family and only wish you some peace and happiness for the future.
Miss Jackie from MS 2's.
Gilmans
January 11, 2010
We are always thinking of you...
Mimi Minne
January 11, 2010
Andy and Amy, I think about you and your children often. Especially Benjamin. He will live in your hearts forever.
The Minne Family
Courtney Panzer
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Benjamin! I remembered you today as I celebrated with my 4 little blessings. You are loved and remembered by so many caring moms like me. May your beloved family find peace.
Ana Jarzin
December 7, 2009
Little Benjamin,
I have not forgotten about the day you were send to heaven.
I cry every time I think about what was going into your mind at that moment, when you got up and grabbed your little blankie...
I pray that your mommy and daddy will find a way to survive what happened to you. I am sure you are looking over them little angel.
Panzer Family
November 16, 2009
Benjamin little angel, I think of you often and have to wipe my tears away. I know you are well cared for in heaven and I pray that your family can find some peace in that.
You are so loved by so many!
November 3, 2009
Benjamin
I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you. I always say a little prayer for you and your family. I hope that you are taking care of them from up there because they miss you alot. When I hug my little Nate I always give him an extra hug for you. Keep us safe.
Gob Bless you,
Anabel
Leesa
October 9, 2009
Your family is still in my prayers. God bless your precious little angel. I have not forgotten.
Courtney Panzer
September 30, 2009
I haven't forgotten about you precious Benjamin. When I hold my 10 month old son I think of you often and hold you close in my heart.
My prayers are with you and your family.
September 28, 2009
I'm so sorry about your loss and you will always be in my heart and prayers. -Ariel Beloch
Ken Simpson
August 5, 2009
The Chicago Tribune today has a story about a new preschool opening on the site where Benjamin passed away in January. It tells about all the safeguards installed to be certain all children will be safely supervised. I do not expect this will be of any consolation to you, Kingan family, as I know it would not be for me if I were in your position. However, judging from this article, and all the entries I have read here, countless children's lives will be better, and perhaps many saved, because of the ultimate sacrifice Benjamin made. So many adults' lives, my own included, have been profoundly impacted by this tragedy even though most of us do not know your family. Benjamin's life will have a more dramatic, positive impact on the world than most other people with much longer lives could ever hope to achieve. At 6'4" and age 63, I have witnessed much tragedy, and thought I was a strong guy, but nothing has affected me as much as reading the news accounts about young Benjamin, including this one today. I'm not too big to say they all immediately bring tears to my eyes that won't stop coming. Benjamin, and your family, will always be in our family's prayers.
Robert Merritt
June 26, 2009
Five months later I am still touched
by the death of Benjamin. He and his
family have been in my prayers since I
first read his story. Each time I stop
at Adoration Chapel I remember your family and Benjamin and my prayer is
always the same. That you will find
healing in your hearts.
Courtney
June 23, 2009
Precious baby boy, I cry for you when I think of you. So many of us care about you and your family. I hug my 7 month old baby boy and hug you too, Benjamin, in my heart. May God hold you forever.
andrea
June 22, 2009
i haven't forgotten. he runs through my mind every single day i walk.
Boris Tesija
April 28, 2009
Dear Kingan Family,
I am still shocked and deeply saddened to this day by Benjamin's horrible death. I am certain that God is taking care of him right now and I hope that God will help you cope with your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with him. God Bless, Boris
chris chaney
March 17, 2009
Dear Family, I want you to know that I love your son. God loves your son. We all (family of Christ) love your son. He has touched so many and all of us care for you and your entire family. I too am certain that God's hand of comfort was on him. He was comforted. God bless all our daycares and workers and children. Love, chris
Ana Jarzin
March 12, 2009
Dear Kingan Family
I am from Florida and I've just read about what happened to your little one today. I've could not stop crying and feeling a huge pain in my heart.
I have faith that God had his hands over Benjamin on his last minutes. God is always with his children.
I have a 10-month old baby boy and today I've decided to stop looking for a job. I will not put my son in a day care.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and with him.
Marcie Smith
March 4, 2009
Amy,
When I heard about this tragedy back in January I immediately hugged my own 11 year old son. Now that I realize it has happened to someone that I used to work for, I just felt like I had to reach out and express my sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Christine Manning
February 20, 2009
I just read about this story and I am covered in tears. I am so horrified and cannot stop crying. I have a 16 month old girl myself. I know a lot of these posts are from shocked and upset mothers. Words can't express how horrible this makes me feel and I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. May justice prevail and God bless your precious angel.
Inna Patel
February 19, 2009
Dear Amy,
I don't know if you remember me but I had a chance to work for you for a short period of time after I left Life Span. Today, I found out about the tragic loss of your son, Benjamin. I was in shock. I can't even imagine the grief and the loss you and your family are experiencing. Wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Laurie Wheeler
February 13, 2009
Dear Kingan Family
You do not know me, I just heard of this story today, and have not been able to quit crying since. I am so sorrry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. God Bless you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andreea
February 9, 2009
Dear Kingan Family,
My heart goes out to you in this great time of sorrow and grief. Even though we do not know each other, I have been extremely saddened by your loss. I have a 2-year old son, and can only imagine your pain at this great loss! My family and I pray for health and healing for your family. May God keep little Benjamin in His arms always, and may he fly with the Angels as he watches over each and everyone of you! God Bless you!
Natalie
February 8, 2009
Kingan Family: God's blessings, comfort and love to you during this difficult time and may Benjamin's precious soul live on forever. Rest in peace baby boy as you will never be forgotten.
John Public
February 7, 2009
I cannot imagine your pain.
I pray for Benjamin in God's hands now, for all those who's lives are destroyed by this tragedy, especially for you, his parents / family.
My wife and I are parents of twins and I can barely write my thoughts for the grief is still too near to me.
Kaitlyn Kaufman
February 7, 2009
Although you don't know me your son has touched my heart. I think about your family's loss and I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your little Benjamin is watching over you. He is up in Heaven with God and there he will be safe. I hope you can remember the good times you had with Ben and be able to share them with his siblings.
May Ben rest in peace.
God bless you and your family.
Shelly Genkinger
February 6, 2009
Like many people posting, you don't know me. But your story has touched my life. Ever since the moment I heard about the loss of your little boy, my heart has been broken. I held my 20 month old son and cried so hard. I can't even begin to understand what you are going through. But I feel your pain. Your family is in my thoughts and I pray you get through this difficult time. I sob every time I think about your baby boy with his blanket, crawling to his favorite spot. It just crushes my heart. Remember the wounderful moments your little angel has brought you and your family and know you have support from friends, family, and strangers.
February 3, 2009
My heart goes out to the Kingan Family. As a mother of an 18 month baby boy I feel your pain. When I heard about this story it hit me real hard I still cry whenever I think about Benjamin suffering. I didn't know Benjamin, But I wish I was there to help him. May God get you through these hard times. Benjamin is in heaven watching over all of us and he is being well taken care of, I know God & my Grandmother would take great care of Benjamin in Heaven! May you rest in peace BABY BOY! So sorry your life was cut way to short and may your spirit live on. I will keep Benjamin close to my heart!
Christa Metcalf
February 3, 2009
To the Family of little Benjamin,
Since the day of the tragic loss of your beloved little Benjamin, my friend Katrin and I have mourned and prayed for blessings of comfort and healing in your life. Please know that our hearts go out to you in sympathy and love.
Christa
Sandra
February 2, 2009
I cry with every update on this shocking story. As an auntie who just adores my nephew more than I can say, my heart hurts for you. Rest in peace sweet, precious Benjamin. May the other little angels surround you with love.
Carolynn Wojtowicz
February 2, 2009
Dear family of Benjamin Kingan;
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am sorry that your family has had such heartache. I have a preschooler and an 11 month old and can't even imagine the grief you are dealing with. Your family is in our prayers. May God give you strength! God bless you and your precious angel Benjamin!
Lucy
February 2, 2009
Kingan Family: May God hold you in his arms-may he give you love and comfort and may he protect your precious angel, Benjamin. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. My heart aches for you.
Jeanette F
February 1, 2009
My heart goes out to your family! If there is anything I can do in any way, please contact me.
Bless baby Benjamin's beautiful soul.
Sincerely, Jeanette - mother of two toddlers
Frank
January 31, 2009
I am sorry for the loss of your precious little boy. I will pray for your little guy. RIP Ben!!
The Duchaine Family
January 30, 2009
I just want you to know that my 12-yr old son and I are hanging our heads and literally wiping the tears off eachother's cheeks at this moment... thinking of your baby, Ben.
I'm not a religious woman and I would never say that a person who has passed on is "in a better place"... because I think being here in the arms of our loved ones is the best place of all.
But I do believe that Ben is peaceful... with beloved family members who have previously passed over....and he is awaiting you....
But he will be patient because he has nothing but endless love to occupy his time.
Kristin Damm
January 30, 2009
Kingan Family -
My heart hangs heavy for you every day since I heard this terrible news. My daughter is 16 months and attends Minee Subee Grand. Your sorrow is shared with all families affected by this tragedy, and the thousands more that keep you in their thoughts and prayers every day.
I will forever be grateful to little Ben. Through him, positive changes will be made to ensure the safety and quality of child care for my daughter and countless other children. For that reason, Ben is an angel to all of us.
My deepest sympathies.
Jeni Pelphrey
January 30, 2009
Dear Kingan Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I too have twins and can not imagine the pain and grief you must be going through. Although we may not know eachother, please know I am thinking of you and I am praying for you and your family.
Marzena K.
January 30, 2009
Dear Kingan Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My husband called me from work and told me. It hit me like nothing else ever did. I cry everyday when I think of little Benjamin crawling with his blanket to his favorite seat. I didn't know him but somehow feel ashamed I wasn't there to help him. I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for you. My heart is broken and I have no words....Benjamin, I hope you are in perfect peace and your blanket is soft and your bouncy seat is warm and comfortable. I have offered masses for you at my church and we are all praying for you. You will always be in my prayers forever. I'm so sorry we weren't there for you.
Lygia Franceli
January 30, 2009
I'm really sorry about Benjamin. I live in Michigan and Knew only yesterday.
In the same time my heart broken down and I was cryining.
I have a baby girl 19 months old, I'd like run to day care and pick up her, hold her in my arms and check if she was ok.
I cannot imagine how you fell, but I'm praying for our family, asking piece and the God bless you in the days.
Dee
January 29, 2009
I have broken down and cried constantly since hearing about the tragic loss of your precious baby son. I adore babies and this has touched me and so many others in such a profound way. May God watch over your family and help you through this unbearable grief.
Jennifer
January 29, 2009
Though I don't know you, I have been able to think of little else since I first heard about little Benjamin. I pray for you all every day. May God bless you in the days, weeks and years ahead as you wait to see your little angel again.
Laura
January 28, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your little boy Ben. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth
January 28, 2009
To the family of little Benjamin: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am the mother of a 16 month old little girl and when I read this story, I broke down and cried. It really broke my heart. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard it must be to lose your sweet baby. My thoughts are with you. Be strong and take care of yourselves and each other.
Petra Michaud
January 28, 2009
My heart bleeds for your loss. I have my own three babies and I wish there was something, anything I could say to help you in your grief. Your story has touched my soul, and Benjamin will never be forgotten.
Liza G
January 27, 2009
Amy, we were just talking not too long about our babies. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now, but know that my family and I will continue to pray for strength, (not just now but in the future as well). May you be able to find peace. If there is anything we can do, you know how to reach me.
Liza, Cip, Abigail and Baby Gabriel
Angie
January 27, 2009
As a mother, I ache for you and the loss of your sweet boy. May the love of all good people surround you and bring you peace at this time.
"When you are sad, look into your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
-Kahlil Gibran
Leesa
January 27, 2009
Kingan Family: I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious angel Benjamin. This beautiful baby boy will live on forever through all of you. God bless your family.
Anabel Rivera
January 27, 2009
To Amy, Andrew and Kids
I hope that you and your family find it within yourselves to find peace and to know that Ben will always live on whether it be in your hearts or in your daughter Emily. I pray that as each day goes by the memories that Ben has left behind will help you find the closure that you need. And yes Amy I do too hope that Ben will allow you to understand why his life was taken at such a young age. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow but most importantly always remember that he is now in HEAVEN and in the loving arms of our Lord. He is now your Guardian Angel and he will suffer no more. The heavens are now rejoicing with Ben's arrival. R.I.P Little Ben and may you enjoy eternal life.
Sincerely,
Anabel, Raymond & Nathan
Molly Mehtala
January 27, 2009
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I cry every day about what happened. Heaven received a beautiful angel and my God bring you all peace. You'll always be in my thoughts. God bless
Courtney Panzer
January 26, 2009
I cannot stop thinking of beautiful Benjamin. I cry everytime I think of him, which is every few minutes when I'm not tending to one of my 4 children - one of whom is a 3 month old baby boy.
My heart aches for Benjamin and your family. I wish I could have stopped this from happening; it affects all loving parents who have heard of this horrible event. You are not alone in your grief Kingan family. And we will remember precious Benjamin always. May God surround all of you with comfort and hold little Benjamin forever. I am an artist and would love to paint you a portrait of Benjamin - free of charge of course. If you are interested, contact me by email when you are ready.
God Bless you all,
The Panzer family St. Charles, IL
Marcie Sasso
January 26, 2009
Kingan family, I am SO deeply sorry for what you are going through. My heart aches for you all. I heard about this story and I could not stop crying for 2 days. My God give you the peace to get through this.
I hope this doesn't sound really corny, but I truly believe my mom (who just passed away 6 months ago) and my mother in law (who passed away just over a year ago) are taking great care of Benjamin up in Heaven. I'm sure he is putting smiles on the angels.
My God put his arms around you & give you peace.
Wynn
January 25, 2009
To the entire Kingan family,
Know that you are in many thoughts and prayers during this time. As a mother of 2, I (and I can tell from this page - so many people) will be thinking of you in the days ahead and of your sweet son. Carry him with you and he'll always live on.
Carmen Spagnola
January 25, 2009
I lost my little sister when I was 5 years old.She was only 2.She fell over a rug and hit her head.I know the pain my parents went through.I will remember Ben in my prayers always.
Lynne
January 25, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby Benjamin. I and thousands of others grieve with you and hope that you find comfort in the memories that you have of this precious gift that God gave your family 16 months ago. Your angel will live forever.
Michael Eby
January 25, 2009
I ran across this story while searching for news and have been able to think of little else since. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family.
Sandy Mitchell
January 24, 2009
Kingan Family,
My heart truly hurts for Benjamin. I can't get baby Ben out of my mind and cry everytime I think about his last moments. I can't imagine your loss and can only reach out to you with my prayers. May God bless you and your family and help you all get through this horrific time. My goodness, I can't stop crying.
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