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Benjamin Jaggers Obituary


JAGGERS, Benjamin Neil
Ben was born July 30, 1996 in Sacramento, CA. He passed away while on vacation in Denver, CO, on July 19, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Michelle Antrobus; his father and stepmother, Greg and Ronda Jaggers; brothers, Michael and Grayson; grandparents, Michael and Maureen Antrobus, Jim and Darlene Jaggers, Barbara Friesen and Ron Friesen, and great-grandmother Ruth Duthie. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from Edna Batey Elementary School. He loved to hunt with his father, play and write music, eat his mom's chocolate chip cookies and hang out with his brothers and friends. The family invites you to attend a visitation from 4-8:30pm on Friday July 24 at East Lawn, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday July 25 at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6711 Seasons Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758. A reception will be held following the service at 9612 Amber Waves Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624. Ben will be missed and never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in the name of Benjamin Jaggers to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2009.

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Ashley Hamstengel

July 17, 2021

I know heaven is treating you well, but I miss you. Thinking of you a little extra today.
You´ll always be in my heart.

Drew Pastor

July 30, 2015

Happy birthday Ben it is now your birthday once again and still you will never be forgotten. I will always remember you and I hope to see you again one day in heaven. Rip bro

Kyrsten Tharp

March 7, 2014

It's been about five years now. Funny how fast time goes by. We would have been turning 18 together this year. I miss you so much, Ben. You have no idea. I hope that you are up there in heaven skateboarding your heart out. Love you so much.

Gabby

October 20, 2013

I'm sorry for you leaving so young. Your smile is missed daily by your mother. I see it. R.I.P

Jonathan Wehner

September 15, 2013

Hey Ben ): I Miss those days in elementry school, You use to comeover every Wednesday, You were my bestfriend, i remember when that song "Hollaback Girl" played on the radio, and we went crazy! man, good times. I'll miss You, But I'll see you one day ): i know you'r watching. Love you !

Sheryle dixon

August 26, 2013

I miss you too! You were supposed to grow up and marry Heidi! HUGS to your family.

Michelle Antrobus

August 25, 2013

Hi my Baby Boy. I miss you everyday. I miss your laugh and your smile. I miss your bright blue eyes. I miss your face. I miss all the things I won't get to see you do. Your 17th birthday was July 30, 2013, you would be a junior in high school, you would be driving and driving me crazy. Uncle Matt, Uncle Jared, Auntie Tam and I ate Oreo cookies on your birthday. Remember when you discovered you could eat them? You ate a whole row in the middle of the night. I am so grateful I get to be your mom forever. You are missed, loved and never forgotten.
I love you my sweet Benny Boy.
Love, mom

Ashley Hamstengel

June 22, 2012

Hey Ben,
There isn't one day that goes by without me looking up on my wall and seeing you. I miss you more than any words can ever explain. I miss telling you everything that happens day by day.
The hardest thing to do is say goodbye. I still can't believe that your gone forever. School isn't the same without you. I miss you so much.
I miss spending time with you, I miss you always knowing how to make me laugh and smile. I miss you telling me your secrets about girls you couldnt stand, the girls you thought were cute, and you telling me how great of friends we were. I miss it all. But I know your in a better place now watching over us all.
I'd give the world just to spend just one more day with you.
Can't wait to see you up in heaven some day.
Rest in paradise Ben I love and miss you so much,
Ash

jamie friesen

May 8, 2012

Ben,
Cole and Emily talk about you all the time. You are never far from our thoughts! We tell Ben stories and laugh and miss you so. There is a hole in our family without you here, but we have peace knowing you are secure and we will be laughing with you again.

We do not grieve as ones without hope.

Miss you Ben!
uncle mike, aunt jamie, cole and emily

Mike Antrobus

April 3, 2012

Hey Benny Boy, your grandpa and grandma Antrobus think of you often and will keep you in our hearts always.

Mike Antrobus

April 3, 2012

Hey Benny Boy, your grandpa and grandma Antrobus think of you often and will keep you in our hearts always.

Lexi Ouellette

April 1, 2012

Ben i miss you soo much! </3 i think about still to this day.. wishing i could knock on your door and we can hang out.. i love and miss you soo muchh(: but i know your in a better place now and ill NEVER forget you!

Michelle Antrobus

January 18, 2012

My Sweet Benny Boy,
I miss you everyday. I am greatful for the time I got to have you here on earth. I look forward to when I will get to see you again. You always made me proud. I miss your beautiful blue eyes, your infectious laugh, your sense of humor, you telling me about cars, hearing the new song you wrote and seeing you and Mikey being such good brothers and friends. It is hard to believe 2 1/2 years have gone by. You will never be forgotten. I love you. I miss you.
Love, Mom

Ally Mitchell

October 17, 2011

Hey Ben, I miss you... We all miss you... It's just not the same without you but I'm glad you're in a better place. I just want you to know we're thinking about you.

Ashley Hamstengel

July 14, 2011

Hey Ben,
these summer days go by where I sit at home and remember those days we'd hang out all day every day. All of the conversations we had, all the secrets we told each other, how much we'd talk about how excited we were to go into middleschool, well now, here comes highschool but there's one thing missing... my best friend. I wish those conversations and late summer nights still were going down, but i know your in a better place,
i miss and love you.
- Ash

Barbara Friesen

July 8, 2011

I'm at the beach house in Dillon Beach rearranging the family pictures in the fridge. What memories this place holds. Mike and Grayson are going to be here with me next week. You'll be with us in spirit! Missing you!

Grandma Barbara

Britney.

May 23, 2011

Ben,
oh gosh um its been forever since ive said that name. whenever you and i were together you would always know the right thing to say and do and i was always shy. i got to experience things with you that no one else would or could ever experience with me ! you were my best friend the only person i could turn to and the only person i loved with a passion and i stilll do love. your face, smile, personality, blue eyes, and your perfect ways jsut blew me away. you were so handsome but i know crying over this wont change anything so thats why i need to keep my head high for you (: your amazing in every aspect. you filled my life with joy thank you for letting me be a part of your journey i really miss you and love you (: hope to see youu soon !

Tami Hamstengel

May 20, 2011

Ben~

I walked into the quad at Edna Batey Thursday night, looked to the left, and saw the memorial bench Ash dedicated to you. Tears came to my eyes and I entered my younger daughters class for open house. It was two years ago just about this time when you, Ash and all your other friends from Miss Duffek's class were getting ready to promote.

As I sat in the stands today at Sheldon High School, I watched so many of your fellow classmates cross yet another bridge to head down a new path as they promoted from Albiani into Pleasant Grove High. I looked up to you, knowing that you are watching over them.

I can't explain the tears that still fall or the pain in our hearts each day as we miss you. I see you on the wall of Ashley's room every night when the day comes to an end. We miss you Ben.... How I wish you were here today.

Sierra Thrush

May 19, 2011

this is sooooo sad. i went to foulks ranch too. but i never saw you there...<3 its okay we all miss ya. you were still part of the school. :)

Jonathan Wehner

May 17, 2011

I Was on FaceBook Adding Peopel, And i thought of you..we use to be bestfriends in 4th-5th grade at Foulks Ranch... and i couldent find you on facebook, so i looked you up on google..and found this pic..clicked it...and my heart litterly sank when o read this...R.I.P Buddyy!..You'll See Me again(: dont worry..i miss you bro..

Ashley Hamstengel

March 29, 2011

ben, i can do nothing but think about you. i miss you so much . i need you , you were my shoulder to lean on when i needed it , you were everything to me . i miss you so much . i sit in tears while writing this , in your shirt your mom gave me , looking at the picture of you with your guitar, i just wish i could hug you and be with you and not ever let you go .

but what kills me most is that i couldnt even say goodbye , you were my bestfriend and always will be , always .
it was forever and always between me and you , its what you always told me
"forever and always ash " i miss it so much , i miss hearing your laugh , seeing your smile , watching you just be you , i just miss you being able to be here to be my bestfriend and experience everything with me .
i gotta keep my head high though , because i know that's exactly what you would be telling me at this point , you would hug me and tell me to stay strong because it'll only pay off in the end .

i miss you so much ben , i love you , and i know ;
ill see you soon <3

Ronda Jaggers

February 22, 2011

Thinking of you...

I miss you more than I could ever express. I love you!

Ronda

Jared Unmacht

November 8, 2010

Ben, I was walking home today and decided to stop by Edna Batey. I saw the memorial for you and I could'nt look for more than a second because I felt like I was about to collapse. I just remembered everything, all the memories. Batey, the park, your house, your crazy antics and everything. I had to leave because I knew I was going to lose it if I stayed there any longer. I saw that and just saw you, I saw how you were so ready to move to middle school, I saw how I was sitting outside in Texas because I didn't want anyone to see me cry, when I heard you had passed, how I knew I couldn't be there there to see you off, how I had to wait, and how badly it felt, to have my best friend gone, and I couldnt do anything to help. I will never forget you as long as I live. I think about you still, and to make sure I don't, I have your picture in my time capsule for history to never forget. Something drove me back on here somehow and even though it's been a year, the pain is still fresh and will always be. I feel like there is something missing sometimes, still. I remember how I felt driving home, from my trip, I was going to go to your house and we were going to go to the park with people when I got back. I went home and went to sleep, woke up the next day and went straight to the park. I took that back road that we always took to go to Harold's or just when we went for a walk. I still go to that park to sit, and I can't help but smile for whatever reason. Whether it be when you were with me and your brothers or with everyone that used to hang out with us from Batey. I miss you man. You are always my best friend, since you were that new kid, to that young man graduating from sixth grade. You're in everyones memory, stuck there and no one will ever try to change that. I know you're watching over us all. I just wish I could've said goodbye.

July 20, 2010

Ben and I before his 6th grade graduation.

July 20, 2010

My Benny Boy

July 20, 2010

July 20, 2010

July 20, 2010

My Benny Boy -
I wake up every morning not wanting to believe that you are really gone. I miss you every second of every day. You are forever in my thoughts. I love you and miss you so much. I miss your smile, your laugh, your bright blue eyes. I miss making you chocolate chip cookies. I miss seeing you and Mikey having your weird movie marathons. I miss you telling me about cars and music. I miss you.

Love you forever,
Mom

Ashley Hamstengel

July 19, 2010

Ben,
its been a long and very new year. A lot has gone on. Starting middle school, dealing with all of the drama that goes on with us at this age, and most importantly.. wishing you were here to experience it with me. i miss you so much.
i miss being able to laugh and hug you everyday, having you act like such a dork, just to make everyone laugh... but it worked.(: you were the bestest friend anyone could ever ask for.
i put together a bench in memory of you at Edna Batey. It took a long time to get it finished, but its finally done and im glad to say it. it looks great.
I miss you so much, and i still remember all of our good times, everything we did together. I wish we could still do all of those things, but im glad that i spend the time i did get to spend with you while i could.

Its been the hardest year i have ever had to go through, and i miss you so much, that words cant even explain it.
i love you, and always will.-ashley hamstengel

July 19, 2010

Ben,

A year has past today since you were taken from us and put into the arms of God above. I know you are at peace and in a better place. We miss you so. I saw a butterfly today and thought of you.

Tami

Jackie Perrilloux

July 19, 2010

I cant believe its been a whole year . I havent had the strength to write in here . But I know you wouldnt want to me to be grieving . So I just want to let everything out . I truly miss you . You were like my second little brother and i could trust you with everything . I miss you coming and sleeping over . I miss how we played dark tag . I miss how you always stole my shaved ice and threw it at me . I miss how you were so open with me . I miss helping you with your girl problems . I miss having pillow fights . I miss wrestling in the loft . I miss doing your hair and you messing it up . I miss the airsoft gun fights . I miss making sure we had top ramen and oreos in the house everytime you cam over . I miss going to panda express . I miss coming to pick you and darius up from school . I miss chasing you around for throwing stuff at me . I miss our random dancing . I miss you leaving you clothes around the house when you spent the night . I miss seeing skateboards all around the house . I miss you playing your guitar . I miss telling you my secrets . I miss taking pictures . I miss your perverted jokes . I miss swimming everyday in the summer . I miss getting mad at you for cutting your hair . I miss seeing you everyday after I walked home from school with my friends while you were riding your skateboard . I miss going to the park . I miss making fun of your extra skinny jeans . I miss going crazy to the song "krazy" by pit bull . I miss us doing crazy stuff in front of my parents . I miss you barging in my room for absolutely no reason . I miss you stealing my stuff so that I would have a reason to come downstairs . I miss that nasty axe smell that you loved . I miss my little brother . I miss you bro . You will and forever always will be my little brother . Things just arent the same without you in the house or around anymore and we all miss you . It was never your time to go . I miss you so much . You will never be forgotten I promise .I still dont believe youre gone till this day . I hope youre doing okay up there little bro . I know youre watching over us .
R.I.P. BENJAMIN NEIL JAGGERS
July 30, 1996- July 19, 2009
I love you little brother?

Kristen Monteton

July 19, 2010

Ben,

I didn't really know you at school, but i knew you enough to be sad that you passed.

Rest in peace,
Kristen

July 18, 2010

Ben,

We cannot believe you have been gone a year. We miss you so much... Our heart's are broken and we love you very much..

love,

Dad & Ronda

Jason Hall

May 18, 2010

I volunteered for a three year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento http://www.crhkids.org/. I was voted in today and when asked what drove me to volunteer I emotionally recounted Greg’s challenge to give back to the community in honor of Ben.

Love to Ben and all the Family,

Jason

Bryna Quincey

October 7, 2009

Donated and did the walk for Autism in your name this past weekend Ben:) You were always so kind to the kids in my class, and brought such an amazing spirit with you to the room when you would visit. I think of those times fondly.

Always, Bryna Quincey

Diana Bullen

October 2, 2009

Ben,

We miss you! Some days this still feels like a bad dream...The sadness that we have felt has been like nothing we have ever experienced before. We know that you are with Heavenly Father and watching over everyone. You will never be forgotten. We talk about you all the time. Taking the Sacrament every sunday just isn't the same without your cute face passing it to us. Austin and Sydney miss you. We love you!
xoxo

Love,
Diana, Corey, Austin, and Sydney

stephanie raymond

October 2, 2009

hi i know ben because one day i was with my friend n we all started hangin out with each other.he seemed like a nice person and he said that we all should hang out sometime my friend janelle and i were going to go up to see him in the summer but she told me he had passed away.we both started to cry but thought happy thoughts. i give ben all my respects and i hope he is in a good place.

christian pilapil

September 29, 2009

dear ben this is nellys friend i heared about your unfortunate loss and i am really sorry for that possibly your in heaven right now and so i say god bless you and i hope you have a nice time there say hello to god for me

August 24, 2009

We miss you Ben!

Michelle Antrobus

August 22, 2009

My Sweet Benny Boy,
I think about you every day. I miss your smile. I miss your laugh. I miss you telling me about cars. I never understood any of it, but you loved it. I miss your songs. I miss you being embarrassed when a sang along with the radio. I miss making you cookies. I miss you leaving your clothes, shoes, movies, and everything else all over the house. I miss you.

Ben, I know that you are in heaven. I know that you are in the arms of our Father in Heaven. I know that when it is my time to return to heaven I will see you again. You will always be my Benny Boy.

I miss you. I love you.
Love, Mom

August 19, 2009

To Ben and all his friends and relatives. Ben, I believe that everyone is taken at there perfect time. And to his family and friends, I keep you in my prayers every night with Ben. Although I did not attend the funeral nor did I know Ben very well, I still mourn for this horrible tragedy that has happened.

Sincerly,
MS

Joshua and Jaron hard at work painting a directional arrow.

August 17, 2009

Ben

We think of you often. We appreciate the challege given by your dad. We did some work in your name at the H. Clark Powers Elementary School where we go to school. We painted the parking lot stripes and arrows in the parking lot. We are going back another day to paint the fire lane curbs. Ben we will always remember you.

Love eternally,

The J. Hansen's

Jeff, Janice, Jennica, Joshua, Jaron, Justin

Jared Unmacht

August 17, 2009

School started today and I thought of how much Ben would have loved it and how much he would enjoy seeing everyone. I also know that he is probably checking in and watching over us now. Its been a while since Ben's passing, but in a way I feel like he is still there with us and he's happy that we are living our lives and trying to be as happy and as life filled as he was in his time with us. Ben always talked about middle school and how fun it will be. In a way I feel like our Cherished memories of him and memories of his smile and funny antics, will still make it so that he can live on and experience the trials and rewards of middle school and beyond.

To Asley,

I think we should get two benches in his memory at Edna Batey, and at Simpson Park or the park by Ben's hose so that everyone can still see that whenever they are hanging out at the park and it will be like been is still right there laughing and joking around with us.

August 14, 2009

Michael Antrobus

August 14, 2009

Benny Boy
Sometimes a life is taken for reasons unknown
By Him, who has created all life, also brings it back home.
Yours, was one that had years to improve,
But now we mourn, because He took you.

Your face, your voice, your laugh gave us joy.
That’s why we’ll miss you, Benny Boy.
So many tears have come and gone.
Now, it’s time for you to travel beyond

Your family and friends will never forget.
The music and songs you’ve written as your gift,
Somehow, will give us, as time goes on,
A glimpse into a life, to soon gone.

Now, as weeks become months and months become years,
Our love and memories will help us endure.
The lives He has given us will ever be changed,
Because Benny Boy, you were here.
We all wait anxiously as our time arrives,
To be taken Home by Him who gives life.
So the bond that lives forever and ever
Will bring us back again, to live together.

God, help us remember this child each day
No matter at work, at home, or at play
Every life is a blessing that lives here on earth,
Because He has told us we are all of great worth.

Benny Boy, let all those you’ll see in the heavens above,
Your relatives and friends that greet you with love,
Give hugs and kisses from us here on earth.
We too will be with them when we return from our birth.

With love, Grandpa Mike

DeDe Berry

August 13, 2009

Community service at the Elk Grove Unified School District 9th Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship Fund.

Barbara French

August 13, 2009

Volunteered at 9th Annual Elk Grove School District Scholarship Golf Tournament (community service). For you Ben!

Jared Unmacht

August 1, 2009

I couldn"t Post yesterday, But happy birthday ben and I miss you

July 31, 2009

Dear Greg, Michelle, Michael, and the entire Jagger's family,
We send our deepest condolences. We just learned of your loss today, and couldn't believe it. Although it has been many years since we have seen Ben, he has never been far from our thoughts. He will live on in our hearts.
Sincerely,
The Britton family

Ron & Charlotte

July 31, 2009

Happy 13th Birthday, Ben. We're so sorry that you're not here to celebrate this special occasion with all of your family and friends.

You were gone from our lives far too soon. May God bless you and keep you always.

Ashley Hamstengel

July 30, 2009

Ok..., i have been thinking about it, and i think that it would be a great idea to have a memorial bench made for Ben at Edna Batey, in honor of u, Ben, at our school.
We have already talked to Dr. Sompayrac and Mrs. Wiest. they also think that its a great idea.
We are gonna set up a trust fund and hope that people are willing to donate into it. It would be great to get the money and always be able to find that bench in honor of Ben's memories.
At Ben's memorial service, his dad wanted us all do a good thing to help the comunity in honor of Benny, so i wanted to do this for him. and for the people who dont have much time to help the community then they can do their share by donating into the trust fund for Ben and know that the donation they made was a great choise that they made.
I'll post the bank that the trust fund will be at and you may make donations to in honor of Ben.
iluvyouu bestiee<3
Ash

Ashley Hamstengel

July 30, 2009

July 30,2009

today is ben's birthday and i wish i was with him to celebrate.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENNY:)

Happy Birthday Benny:) iluvu!

July 30, 2009

July 28, 2009

I love all of you, and have been thinking about you, and praying for you! I am sure that Benny misses you too, and wants you to be happy. Hugs, Aunt Sheryle xoxox

Ben eating my oreos.. I miss that. -Taylor Nelson

July 28, 2009

Barb Elkins

July 27, 2009

so sorry to hear of your loss. may god bless all who loved him. jim and barb elkins

Bonnie Anders

July 27, 2009

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are full of love & prayers for all of you. May Heavenly Father comfort you. What a nice looking young man he is. Thinking of your loss reminds me of an entry in one of my journals where grandma Maureen was bearing her testimony & said, "the reason I am crying is that my heart is so full that my eyes are running over." And to that I simply say that I to will do a service project in honor of Benjamin. With love

thalia s

July 27, 2009

My love for you ben, is soo strong.

Kerry Kilcrease

July 27, 2009

With love and sympathy, The Kilcrease Family.

Ashley Hamstengel

July 25, 2009

July 25, 2009


Ben…, what do I have to say about him? Well, there are so many words for him and I can’t explain my feelings for him he was not only a brother to me, but also a best friend. We told each other everything and anything and most of the time it was great until he talked to me about girl issues and well, I was glad to be there for him. He told me many things he felt he couldn’t trust anyone else with and that made me feel beyond special and glad to know that he trusted me. I’m glad he told me things, but at times they weren’t always things I was up to hear, you know guy talk and all of that.

I love Ben and always will. He will be in my heart forever and always. I will miss him terribly and don’t really know how I will last without him in middle school. He always had my back and just like I said earlier, was just always there for me. He gave me hugs when I needed them and always made me laugh. When I was down, just guess… Ben was right there to cheer me up. He was the greatest best friend you could ever ask for and I would never in a million years trade my memories that I had with him for anything in the world. Yea I feel depressed and upset now that my best friend and most closest guy friend is gone, but I’m happy that he is in a better place and I will have to remember that when I start to cry, or when I watch that Sly Park video. I just have to remember that he lived a great life and he wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.
I will miss him terribly but I know I will always love him.
~Ashley Hamstengel

benny i will miss you so much. i already do, i cry every night thinking about every moment we spent together. they were all WONDERFUL, and i would never trade that time with u for the world. again ben...,
iluvyouuu with all my heart.
your little sissy~Ash

Deana Dean

July 25, 2009

My heart aches for the loss of your son, I hope that all the memories that you have of him will comfort all of you. I will write back when I have done some community service in his name.

Tim M.

July 25, 2009

At the service today, Ben's father asked us to commit to community service as a way to honor his son. In that spirit, I made a contribution to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to both honor and remember Ben Jaggers.

July 25, 2009

My heart aches for your loss. May Heavenly Father bless you all with peace, His love and an understanding heart.
Love,
Pat Wadle
Connersville, Indiana

Brandon Johnson

July 25, 2009

Ben, you were always a really funny guy. I still cant believe that you past away. You were a great friend to everyone, including me. I remember all the jokes you told me at Sly Park. You will be missed by everyone at Edna Batey. You were an amazing friend. I remember when I said goodbye to you on promotion day. But I didnt want it to be our last one though. I wish you and your family the best. REST IN PEACE BEN. ill miss u dude.

Brandon Johnson

July 25, 2009

Ben, you were always a really funny guy. I still cant believe that you past away. You were a great friend to everyone, including me. I remember all the jokes you told me at Sly Park. You will be missed by everyone at Edna Batey. You were an amazing friend. I remember when I said goodbye to you on promotion day. But I didnt want it to be our last one though. I wish you and your family the best. REST IN PEACE BEN. ill miss u dude.

Teri Walker

July 25, 2009

I attended the beautiful service for Ben today...He is greatly loved by many as shown in the many guest in attendance. My prayers are with his whole family and I look forward to doing service in his honor.
Teri Walker (Grass Valley, CA)

Lyn

July 25, 2009

To Greg and Ronda and all of your family, although I never met him, it is clear that you had an amazing boy who was part of your life for too short a time.

At your suggestion, Greg, I've made a small contribution in Ben's name to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Sometime in the next year, I will log on again to tell you what service I have done in his name. What a wonderful way to keep his spirit alive in this community.

Janelle Tacmo

July 25, 2009

I'm going to miss this guy! Oh my goodness me and him had sooo much funn together in 4th and 5th. We would get in trouble some times but it was reallly fun. i miss him it aint the same when i go visit friends in elk grove. and the last time i talk to this guy was a day before he died on Sunday.

The Dormineys

July 25, 2009

What a beautiful service today. Your families are in our thoughts and our prayers and will continue to be.

Pat Morford

July 25, 2009

Michelle and Greg, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is so heavy for you. Love, Pat Morford

Tami Hamstengel

July 25, 2009

God be with you...I was in disbelief when the call came to my daughter Ashley. Ben was a very close friend and his absence will be felt by the many he has touched throughout his short stay on earth. Know that he is in a better place, safe and protected. We will all miss his smiling face and happy heart.

Jacqueline Mathers

July 25, 2009

To the Jaggers Family,
I have known this wonderful young man for the two years I worked in his classes, first with Mrs. Nugent and then Mrs. Duffek's class. I want to let you know that Benjamin was an inspiration to his classmates and a joy to his teachers. His sudden loss will be felt for many years to come. May God bless you all and keep Benjamin close in the folds of His robes.
Ms. Mathers, Paraeducator, Edna Batey Elementary

Erika Huang

July 24, 2009

Wow, this guy. He was so amazing! He was a great friend, and he was loved by many. He will be missed so much! The greatest memories with him. He always found a way to make everyone laugh! We love him so much,, and this will be so hard to get through life without him. Best luck to the Jaggers Family. Rest in Peace Ben<3

Laurie Bambas

July 24, 2009

Michelle and Family I work with Michelle at Galt HIgh School and want all of you to to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. From reading the entries in the guest book I see Ben was loved by many. His cute grin, kind eyes, and mussed hair, make me smile. I'm so sorry for your loss..........
Sincerely, Laurie Bambas Lodi, Ca.

Eric & Sasha Spangler

July 24, 2009

Dear Jaggers Family:

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you....

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of you.

You are in our prayers.

Darius Perrilloux

July 24, 2009

Ben i miss you bro. you brought cheer to me and my family. you were like a son to my mom and my dad. Ben was a very good friend and had a good heart. my grandma and uncle was only hear for a month but you gave her the best time when she was here. you always talk about how you were bored when my uncle todd and i were in lousiana .ben i gonna miiss you.


R.I.P bro

Meg Tomczak

July 24, 2009

To Greg,

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son. I haven't spoken to you in sometime but I know your children are your greatest joy. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
My thoughts are with you.

Brooke Lewis

July 24, 2009

Ben i will miss you so much!!! I never thought in a million years you would be gone sooooo soon!! When i went to your promotion i saw how happy you were with your friends!! when i said goodbye to you on that day i didn't want it to be our last goodbye! I hope your family is ok and and REST IN PEACE BEN!!
I love you!!! :D :D :D

July 24, 2009

Dear Jaggers family,

We are so sorry for your precisous loss. My heart aches for all of you.
Our prayers will be with you. Only God can help us get through such hard times.

Bruce & Wendy Schneider & families

Sue Shandrew

July 24, 2009

The Jaggers Family,
Ben's life here on earth was short, but Forever in God's arms, Hoping memories will help you through this hard time, knowing your faith in God he will make you strong.

July 24, 2009

We are so saddened by your loss..
please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
To you Greg and your entire family...

much love,

The Bensen family, Eleanor, Carrie, Bret, Chris, Lindsay, Dani, Sharon, Sarah, Nick and Kate.

thalia

July 24, 2009

i didnt believe anyone when they told me about ben. when i called to make sure it was true i feld down and started crying. me and ben were really close and idk what im gonna do with out him. this is gonna be really hard. bens family i would just like to say that im sorry and i know things are hard right now i give you my sincere regards. im gonna miss that cute voice of his and the amazing smile.
best regards to his family,
-thalia
ps.hell always be in our hearts <3

Celine Godfrey

July 24, 2009

Ben I will miss your jokes and wonderful personality. I will mainly remember our last goodbye. I was in tears when i found out we lost you. I can't help but think that you wont be there to talk to in middle school.

Celine Godfrey

July 24, 2009

BEn i will miss you so much. You had the best personality of all the people i hung out with at school. When people were upset you could cheer them up with the funniest jokes. You were a great friend, and i'm sure a loved and wonderful son and brother. I will always remember your promotion day, the last day i saw you. We said or goodbyes not thinking that would be our last goodbye. Love you and rest in peace.

Sherri Swetkovich-Wickert

July 24, 2009

Ronda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family. I know he will be missed by all. God has his plan and we have to trust him. I will be praying for you and your family.
Love and Blessings,
Sherri and family.

Robyn Nichols

July 24, 2009

Michelle and family,
It breaks my heart to hear of your son's death.Please be gentle to yourself and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and we understand how deep your pain is.Peace and comfort to you and your family.Love,
Robyn Bennington Nichols
Connersville,In Ward
Mom of two angels
Justin and Malori

Jared Unmacht

July 23, 2009

My heart goes out to you guys and I wish I could be in california for this time instead of Texas. When I heard obout Ben I couldn't believe it. I have been his friend since he moved here and I still can't sleep well since I heard. he loved life and I hope he knew how happy he made everyone. He always had a smile that made everyone feel happy.

Bye Ben,

Jared

Latrice Perrilloux

July 23, 2009

With our deepest sympathy! We felt like Ben was part of the family. We welcomed Ben in our home and enjoyed the time he spent with us. Darius is truly going to be lost without his bro. Ben, Darius, and Harold were the three musketeers. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family today and always.

July 23, 2009

Our Hearts ache for you.

Ebony Watkins

July 23, 2009

To the enitre Jaggers family; my son, Harold was Ben's best friend, along with Darius and he is having a really hard time dealing with the loss of this wonderful young man! Ben always had a wonderful smile whenever I saw him. I will never forget him and he will always have a special place in my heart and in the heart of Harold.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Taillefer

July 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 23, 2009

We are friends from Edna Batey of Ben and he will be missed.God bless all of you .

paul spohr

July 23, 2009

Our heart is going out to you and your family. Our son Jared played on Ben's soccer team a couple of years ago and we remember his tremendous spirit and his tireless dedication to his team. We will remember him with a smile and keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely
The Spohr family

Blain

July 23, 2009

Greg, Michelle, and Michael:

My sincerest condolences on your loss. I pray for that you receive peace and solace in your time of mourning.

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