33, Born July 18, 1988, lost January 13, 2022, while serving as a St. Louis City Firefighter. Beloved son of James Polson (Michelle) and Susan Polson; best friend and brother to Rebecca Slay and brother-in-law, Kevin Slay; loving grandson to Patricia Polson. He was a treasured nephew, step-brother, and true friend to a great many.
Ben attended Vianney, was a Missouri State alumni, graduated with an MBA from Drury and earned a Law Degree from UMKC.
Ben was a hockey player, philosopher, poet, dancer, and fisherman. He loved life. He spent 3 years in Vail, CO as a ski instructor and outdoor enthusiast. In 2019 he returned to his home town becoming a St. Louis City Firefighter.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Backstoppers.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wednesday, January 19, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd. 63108, Thursday, January 20, 10:00 a.m., departing thereafter for Resurrection Cemetery.
We are so saddened to hear of Ben’s passing. He was a very brave and courageous young man. Our prayers are with his family at this time.
Jimmy and Sue, we are heartbroken to hear about the loss of your beautiful son Ben. Prayers and healing wishes for your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service Ben. You are a true hero. You will be missed.
We are saddened to hear of Ben’s passing. He was a good man, brave and courageous. Our hearts, prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Jim, Sue and family, we are indeed saddened by Ben’s death. Our prayers are with you and your family. We loved to hear his stories when he got home from a shift at the fire station…he was sure proud to be a firefighter! God bless you. Prayers are being said.
Jimmy, how shocked and saddened I am about your son. What an amazing human being you and his mother raised. Lived life to the fullest surrounded by love…..making the void unbearable. It sounds as if you have an incredible community to lean on while trying live onward in his honor. Do so with pride….one day at a time.
Sending you comforting wishes from Montana…..sally lydon
May Gods loving hands comfort your family. May perpetual light shine upon you. May God grant you eternal life. Rest In peace brother. See you on the top floor.
God speed my brother. You are truly a genuine hero, sacrificeing your life to mitigate the conditions. You will never be forgotten for your sacrifice. God bless for your family and Brothers/Sisters.
Bobby Gonder, Captain Coeurd’ alene Fire Department Local 710.
My condolences to the Polson family, may his memory be eternal!
God bless and keep your family!
Jimmy, my heartfelt condolences for you and your family. I was saddened to hear about your beautiful son’s tragedy. May God surround you with peace and tranquillity at this difficult time. May your son Benjamin Rest In Peace for Eternity.
Our deepest condolences to a lost Brother, Austin TX Engine 37.
Jim it is with heartfelt sadness that we felt when we heard of
Ben’s passing. He was truly a wonderful young man, you & his
mother were his examples. You have so much to be proud of and
to hold those memories of Ben. The comfort of the Fire Dept.Family
will always be there for you. Prayers for all of you.
Gary and Janet Schnur and Gary Michael Schnur
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Ben.
The Lachenicht Family
Jim, and family, it is with heartfelt sadness for the loss of your son Ben,
that we offer our prayers. He was a truly wonderful man to all, as a
friend, brother and son. How good he was is a reflection of you.
May all the memories that you shared keep him in your hearts always.
Just know we are praying for you, and thinking of you. You and Sue are
so good to all.
Janet and Gary Schnur & Gary Michael Schnur
Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was in the same class at Holy Innocents as my oldest son. Wishing you peace.
I am sorry for loss. Your IAFF brothers and sisters are with your family and Ben’s firefighter family during these hard times. He will be remembered.
Susan, Jim and Family it is with sincere and deep felt sympathy that I send my condolences for your loss of Ben. He was a very special young man, and I was blessed to have known him.
Dear Sue, it is with a heavy heart as I thought of you and Becky this past week. I can still remember his sweet, little face as he ran around Holy Innocents. My prayers of comfort, strength and peace go out to you.
I am so heartbroken to hear that our brother was lost in action, but I must believe that God Almighty has some very special plans in Heaven for him. Prayers and blessings to the Polson’s and for all my brothers who answer God’s calling to serve His people. May we never forget Benjamin James Polson.
Jimmy we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family and the St Louis Fire Department. I never met Ben personally, but as daughter of a fireman he holds a special place in our hearts. He will not be forgotten.
Jim, Sue and all the Polson family. I’m so sorry to hear about your son. My heart hurts for your loss. May you find comfort in your family . Wish I could be there. You all are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. My son was at Vianney the same time as Ben so I can’t imagine your pain. It takes someone with a huge heart to risk their life on a regular basis for others. His memory will live on.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Polson family.
So sorry to to hear about your son Ben.
I’m sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you Ben for your service.
Jim, Sue and family. Kathy and I are heartbroken at the loss of Ben. Although we did not get to know him until he and our son Chris played hockey together, we were immediately impressed with his character and goodness. Jim, I have many fond memories of time spent at ice rinks with you! You can be very, very proud of the example you set as Ben was an exemplary young man. God bless you. Dave, Kathy, Chris and Jim Butler
My deepest sympathy to the Polson, firefighter and first responder community as you grieve the loss of Benjamin Polson. May God bless this brave handsome young man and may the St. Louis and surrounding communities remember his service and sacrifice. Rest in Peace.
God’s special blessings on Ben and all of you, his loving family and dear friends!
As the daughter of a fire fighter, the sacrifice your son gave for the St. Louis City was remarkable. May his memory be a blessing to all those whose lives he touched. Rest easy
What an interesting person… considering his options in life he chose public service….a loss for his family and friends ..truly one of the people you would have loved to have known…RIP
My son was Ben’s class mate at Vianney they became good friends the last two years of high school . I called him to tell him about Ben and we cried on the phone talking about how wonderful human being Ben was. As my son was talking about him , he said how Ben knew how to handle any situation with ease. He proceeded to tell me a story , when most of the boys were stressed out about some big event , Ben walked on the middle of the floor and just started to dance , everyone relaxed and joined him . He was a dancer with a beautiful hair and big heart. He said ” there was not one person that didn’t like Ben , not one , everyone loved him ”
My son lives in Arizona, otherwise we would have been in the Cathedral today, we watched it live ..
Our sincere condolences