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Council member inquires about Benjamin Zachariah

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80 sec

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez asks Alexander Kuravsky and Bessie Kimmelfeld about their son Benjamin, who died in a radiator-related incident shortly before his first birthday. The parents share emotional details about Benjamin's life and the plans they had for his upcoming birthday celebration.

  • Benjamin was 20 days away from turning 1 year old
  • The family had already planned his entire birthday party
  • Parents describe Benjamin as a joyful child who lived life to the fullest