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On a crisp December morning in 2012, the quiet town of Newtown, Connecticut, was irrevocably shattered. Among the innocent lives lost in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School was that of Benjamin Andrew Wheeler, a bright and spirited 6-year-old White male. Known for his infectious energy and a love for lighthouses, Ben was a first-grader at the school, full of boundless curiosity and a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him. He was a devoted fan of his older brother, Nate, and th ...Read More
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Benjamin Andrew Ben Wheeler
Male
White / Caucasian
Newtown
CT
2012-12-14
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Benjamin
Andrew Ben Wheeler
11/05/2025
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy and, particularly, how impa... ...Read More
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Has anyone else been profoundly moved by the way the Newtown community has come together in the afte... ...Read More
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