Memorial tomorrow for Bennett McKnight, aka Lucky Freeman

A memorial is planned tomorrow for Bennett McKnight, also known as Lucky Freeman:

Our brother is gone.

His kindness and generous spirit will continue on with those who love him.

Bennett was a local artist, well known and beloved to many in West Seattle. He enjoyed frequenting many of the local businesses and always was enthusiastic about supporting the local community.

Memorial Thursday, October 16th
5:00 pm-midnight
West Seattle Veterans Center
3618 SW Alaska

(Photo courtesy Matt Sellars)

7 Replies to "Memorial tomorrow for Bennett McKnight, aka Lucky Freeman"

  • Marge Evans October 15, 2014 (1:13 pm)

    I am terribly saddened to read this. He was a thoughtful, intelligent man and I truly enjoyed our conversations. He will be deeply missed.

  • Elizagrace October 15, 2014 (4:28 pm)

    Bennett was a kind soul who will be missed by many.

  • k October 15, 2014 (4:49 pm)

    I will miss seeing his smiling face in town.

  • DBurns October 15, 2014 (11:46 pm)

    Shocked and so sad to read this. Mr. McKnight was a very regular customer at Giannoni’s and we all loved him. We will miss him a lot!
    Sending warm and healing thoughts to his loved ones. So sorry for your loss.

  • Ed Schmid October 16, 2014 (2:38 pm)

    We will miss you Bennett, your big heart, smiling face and gifted hands. You always brought happiness and warmth,
    Joy and good times to every hot shop and gathering you attended. You will be well-remembered and honored by all that had the chance to get to know you,
    Love to your family,
    Ed Schmid/ Elena Enos and Ailia and Milo Schmid

  • Lois Young Canlis October 17, 2014 (1:51 am)

    I am proudly♥️,JP Canlis’ mother🌺, Lody. Bennett’s grace & generosity have been a gentle & endless gift since Alfred Univ, then on to the Boathouse with Dale Chijulhy. Our family valued Bennett’s selfless dedication – in
    Always striving to.blow towards glass perfection.
    We love you brother? & u r not alone 💞🙋👯

  • manya October 19, 2014 (10:46 pm)

    How surreal, I thought it was some weird Halloween joke when I saw Bennett’s poster on the lamp post…I had just seen him a couple weeks ago what a kind spirit he was. A men’s day

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