VIRGINIA BEACH – John Maxwell “Max” Bennis, Jr., 15, died in a boating accident at the summer home he loved at Boyds Mason Lake in Wisconsin on Fathers Day, June 17th, 2007.

 

Max, a rising sophomore at First Colonial High School, was named the hardest working English Student. He was also a member of their football team. He spent three years in the Young Marines obtaining the rank of Lance Corporal and recently graduated from the Virginia Beach Youth Police Academy. 

 

As an avid sports participant Max loved surfing, playing basketball, football and baseball. Most of all Max loved his boat and spent countless hours on Boyds Mason Lake in Wisconsin with his family. 

 

Max Bennis was energetic, curious, enthusiastic, outgoing personality who loves sports and his school. A lot of accomplishments in such a short time.  He believed that brick walls are there for a reason, not to keep us out, but let us prove how badly we want things. The inscription is what Max stood for- Motivation, Attitude and Xcellence.  A scholarship fund has been established to award a student every year that embraces Max’s ideals.  Please make a donation to the VBF/ Max Bennis Scholarship Fund.