Heartfelt Tribute: Huffman High School Graduates Honor Slain Classmate Ronald Bennett with an Empty Seat at Ceremony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The graduation ceremony at Huffman High School on Wednesday was marked by a poignant absence, as friends and family gathered to honor the memory of Ronald Martez Bennett Jr., an 18-year-old student whose life was tragically cut short. A seat that should have been occupied by Bennett bore only a diploma and a place card adorned with his name, symbolizing a loss that resonates deeply in the hearts of his classmates and …