He was a bright light in the heart of the city. On Friday, the people of Edmont will get a chance to say goodbye to his 6-year-old Oilers fans.Benjamin (Ben) Bruce Stelter.
Ben said this The season was a rallying point for the Oilers. Kind of a lucky charm when they make it through the playoffs. He died last week from a progressive glioblastoma brain tumor.
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The Oilers have pledged to play the song La Bamba after every win at Rogers Place before the 2021-22 season begins. did.
Earlier this year, Ben cheered on his team's wins, famously saying, "La he plays Bamba, baby!"
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"Play La Bamba, Baby!"
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Several players, including captain Conor McDavid, have been diagnosed with cancer as a child. built a relationship. About last week's loss.
"It was unforgettable. He was an amazing little guy who lit up every room he was in. He certainly lit up our room when he was there.
A public farewell procession will take place on Friday morning
Depart Park Memorial Funeral Home at 111 Avenue and 97 Street at 10:00 am to Rogers Place
Fans gather along 104 Avenue below Ford Hall to wave goodbye to Ben.
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According to organizer Ashif Mawji, the first 1000 Ben posters will be distributed by the Kids with Cancer Society at 9:45 a.m.
For those wanting to say goodbye to Ben, the procession will pass through Rogers Place around 10am, arriving on Friday 19th August at 9:45am, and the sidewalks on both sides (Ford Hall) (below) Ben's poster will be distributed to the first 1,000 people from@kwcsyeg @m_dan25 @EdmontonOilers https://t.co/tJvlMaht1q
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will be accompanied by a special vehicle and guests, he said.
"This is great. Ben will absolutely love it."His father Mike Stelter87} talked about their public farewell.
shared a live stream link where you can watch the celebration of life.
In Ben's obituary, his family expressed their "love" to the doctors, nurses and team at his Stollery Children's Hospital who cared for Ben. Thank you,” and said that donations could be made in his name. Edmonton Hospital.
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