Wristbands Help Remember Fallen Teammate, Inspire Team.

16-year old Ben Lyman was killed on June 23rd when he dove 30 feet off a bridge over Bear River near Logan Utah. The accidental death stunned his teammates on the football team at Sky View High School, and they decided to dedicate their season in Ben’s honor. And what a season it has been.The Bobcats are 8-0 for the first time in school history, and will be one of the favorites to win their first state title in school history. The Bobcats wear custom wristbands from Reminderband that say, “Remember Ben,” and they tap his #25 jersey every time they step onto the field.

There is a video with interviews of teammates and more information on this touching story at the ABC4 website.

Ben and i had dated for a very long time and were still great friends when he passed away. The impact that Ben left behind is something i will always carry with me… Ben was strong, smart, and loving. I will always love you ben You will always stay in my heart baby.

Yesterday would have been Ben’s 17th birthday. It’s early Summer and the hipe and events of Fall football are long over. But the tragedy of Ben Lymans death is in my thoughts everyday. I’m the mother of a friend of Ben’s that ordered the “Ben Bands” and I have never taken mine off since I got it five days after his death. Remember Ben? Yes I do and always will. To you young people, YOU ARE NOT INVINCIBLE, slow down make good choices. Don’t let loved ones celebrate birthdays with trinkets and balloons at graveyards.