Sergeant Benjamin Premiers and Family

By Nickie V. Smith

The United States Flag is given to the wife of Sergeant Benjamin Premiers. Sergeant Premiers, killed in Iraq was in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Premiers husband to Volette Nicole Premiers and father to Donta and Carl Premiers.

Now that Volettes husband is dead she is forced to move off of the military base. On the amount of income she will receive from her husband being in the military with two sons, she is concerned about how she will be able to afford it.

She takes a job as a secretary and moves to the inner city of Chicago. Donta, a gifted young man soon to start college at the age of sixteen, will receive the benefits of his fathers veteran pay.

Carl is five years old with special needs. Carl was born with a growth disorder, although, his mind and clarity appeared to be developing at the normal rate of a five-year-older, his body growth is extremely small. Test after test was done while Sergeant Premiers was alive, finally, the Sergeant and his wife decided no more test for young Carl.

They were a strong family unit, Black proud Americans. The Sergeant was a strong man; in fact he never made a decision based on the needs of his family without discussing it with his beautiful wife Volette. Together, as a family unit, they decided family matters. When the Sergeant wasnt on tour he always spent quality time with his family. He was a true man of statue. Well loved, well respected and well missed.

Upon the move to Chicago, unfortunately, gang members raped five-year-old Carl Premiers, leaving him for dead. These terrible acts of terrorism and crimes against the Premiers family led Volette no choice but to reconnect with her martial arts background and to network with twenty five members of an elicit military special force team, trained by her late husband Sergeant Premiers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 26, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452083735

Nickie V. Smith

Nickie Volette Smith was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 6, 1953. She is the proud mother to two sons, and grandmother to one grandson. She attended UALR (University of Arkansas at Little Rock); her studies were Sociology, Counseling, and Phycology. In 2019, Graduated from V. J. Smith Enterprises E.L.I.T.E. Coaching & Mastermind: 7 Laws of Dynamic Leadership. In 2020, Graduated from the world-first Virtual Mastermind class, KBB (Knowledge Broker Blueprint) by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. Also, in 2020 and 2021 completed Unleash the Power Within Tony Robbins. January 20, 2020, Presented by: Senator Scott Wilk, a certificate of recognition to Nickie V. Smith to Honor at the Heights of Greatness Leadership 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Luncheon. At the age of 25, on a volunteer basis for 5 years, counseled abused women that were either going into prison or coming out of prison. Board Member and organizational leader with Melvin Moss for Time to Consider and Teen Talk, live and on the radio. Worked as a Teacher/Counselor for Step Up Support: At-Risk Youth. Motivational Speaker for Youth Summer Camp in Mayflower, Arkansas, Domestic Violence for Families, and At-Risk Youth: Gangbangers.

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Contents

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 15

CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 17

CHAPTER 18

CHAPTER 19

CHAPTER 1

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SERGEANT BENJAMIN PREMIERS AND FAMILY

Military Funeral:

Attend up, three shots SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT

Attend up, three shots SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT

Attend up, three shots SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT

Equally spaced on top of beautiful green manicured grass, row after row, mile after mile, as far as the eyes can see, were white tomb stones of the many men and women who had given their lives serving their country.

The United States Flag is given to the wife of Sergeant Benjamin Premiers. Sergeant Premiers, killed in Iraq was in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Premiers husband to Volette Nicole Premiers and father to Donta’ and Carl Premiers.

Now that Volette’s husband is dead she is forced to move off of the military base. On the amount of income she will receive from her husband being in the military with two sons, she is concerned about how she will be able to afford it.

She takes a job as a secretary and moves to the inner city of Chicago. Donta’, a gifted young man soon to start college at the age of sixteen, will receive the benefits of his fathers veteran pay.

Carl is five years old with special needs. Carl was born with a growth disorder, although, his mind and clarity appeared to be developing at the normal rate of a five-year-older, his body growth is extremely small. Test after test was done while Sergeant Premiers was alive, finally, the Sergeant and his wife decided no more test for young Carl.

They were a strong family unit, Black proud Americans. The Sergeant was a strong man; in fact he never made a decision based on the needs of his family without discussing it with his beautiful wife Volette. Together, as a family unit, they decided family matters. When the Sergeant wasn’t on tour he always spent quality time with his family. He was a true man of statue. Well loved, well respected and well missed.

Mom, Mom, echoes from the back bedroom in the small apartment, (Volette has been forced to take in the inner city of South Chicago), yells Donta’.

Yes honey, answers his mother as she walks to Donta’s bedroom.

Mom I can’t go to school right now, not right now. Total silence then Donta’ continues, Mom it’s not fare that you have to work so hard, I need to go to work and help you out.

Stop it right now, his mother insisted. As much as I love you and your wonderful heart, you have to go to school and the time is NOW YOUNG MAN!

But mom, Donta’s words are cut off by his mother, no but mom, you will go now, she says. Baby, it was Dad’s and my decision that our boys would go to college by any means necessary. We decided this together, the very first day we found out I was pregnant with you and we continued that thought and conversation when Carl was born. Now, we don’t want to let Dad down, do we?

But Dad is dead Donta’ says, with tears in his eyes. His mother reaches over and hugs him, while hugging Donta’, young Carl walks into the room and says, Dad’s not dead.

Donta’ and Volette turn to look at Carl, as he continues to speak, Dad is sleeping with GOD. Now the entire family is hugging and crying.

See what I mean baby, Volette says to Donta’, you have to go now. Yes mom, he replies as they continue to hug as a family and cry softly.

The strangest thing is, Volette is a true believer that nothing happens by chance, there is a reason for every sacrifice. She believes in GOD and all of His power, His word, His love and this is what she and her husband taught their sons to believe and trust in. The sacrifice of losing her wonderful husband and father of their sons, she has regained a strange strength, of digging deep down inside of herself with the mindset of succeeding.

Knock, knock, on the door, the door is opened by Volette, hello may I help you? Hello, the lady says at the door, my name is Juliet, I live next door. I just wanted to say hello. My name is Volette and these are my sons, Donta’ and Carl. Hello says Donta’, and my name is Carl. C-A-R-L, he spells his name for Juliet. Everyone laughs. Well hello Donta’ and Carl, C-A-R-L, Juliet spells out to Carl as she shakes both Donta’ and Carl’s hand.

Would you like some tea, offers Volette? Yes answers Juliet.

So how long have you lived here? Four years answers Juliet. What brings you to Chicago?

My husband’s death.

I’m sorry, Juliet quickly says.

Don’t be, my husband was the bomb, he was fine, smart, a good husband and father who believed in GOD, his country and his family, so don’t be sorry, Volette says with a smile so large it covered her face.

Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this look on the face of someone who has lost someone, Juliet said in amazement.

See that’s the difference, I haven’t lost someone, yes my husband is dead, but his spirit lives on in me and in our sons. I will do what ever I have to, to keep his wonderful memories alive.

You are one strong lady.

Yes, very strong Volette says with confidence.

CHAPTER 2

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DONTA’ LEAVES FOR COLLEGE

One month later it was time for Donta’ to leave for college. On the morning for Donta’ to leave, Volette’s old car stalls.

Come on Mom get it started, I don’t want to be late for my first day of class, Donta’ said.

Damn said Volette after a couple more times trying to start the car.

Come on baby, we want be late, Volette says in haste as she and her two sons jumped out of the car.

What are we going to do Mom, asked Donta’?

Knock, knock, knock onto Juliet’s door. Hi, it’s three o’clock in the morning, what’s going on, Juliet asked in a sleepy voice.

I’m sorry to wake you, but Donta’ has to be in class today and my car won’t start, please help me, please give us a ride to his school?

Better yet, how about I let you use my car, Juliet suggested? Come on in, let me get you the keys.

Thank you so much, Juliet.

No problem.

Come on boys, let’s unload the car, quickly. As they transfer Donta’s property into Juliet’s car, Volette realize how much time has passed, so she turns and knocks on Juliet’s door again. Juliet I’m sorry I hate to keep bothering you but I need another favor.

Sure, what’s up?

Please let Carl stay with you until I get back?

No problem says Juliet.

Baby, you stay with Juliet okay, until mommy gets back.

Okay mommy, said Carl. Juliet and Carl goes in and closed the door to Juliet’s apartment, while Volette and Donta’ takes off.

Knock, knock, Hi mommy Carl says when he opens Juliet’s door.

Hi honey, she picks Carl up and kisses him. Where is Juliet? Oh there you are Volette said. Thanks girl, thanks a lot, Volette hands Juliet the keys. ‘Now for you young man,’ I don’t want you to answer the door without Juliet or myself anymore, okay.

Okay, mommy.

Girl I’m sorry I was in the bathroom, Juliet said to Volette.

It’s okay, but we don’t live in the best of neighborhoods, you know. Once again, thank you for this morning. I put in some gas and I will pay you for keeping Carl on Friday.

Like I said, No problem.

Well, I think I’ll go home and take care of my little man.

Talk to you later, Juliet said. See you later, C-A-R-L, she spells out to Carl before closing the door.

My name is Carl Everett Premiers, now say it baby.

My name is Carl, C-A-R-L said little Carl."

That’s right, now let’s practice spelling your whole name baby.

Okay mommy.

Everett, E-V-E-R-E-T-T, Volette spells as Carl repeats until he spells his whole name three times. I’m tired mommy, Carl says. ‘Okay baby, she says with a chuckle.’

Later that evening, Juliet comes over to Volette’s apartment. Hey what’s up, Volette says when she opened the door for Juliet.

I’m bored so I just thought I’d come over.

Good, you can stay for dinner, Volette and Juliet heads to the kitchen.

Damn, it smells good in here says Juliet, what are you cooking?

Fresh spinach, fried chicken, cream potatoes and cornbread.

Can I help, asked Juliet?

Yes, you can peel the potatoes while I get the chicken started.

Where’s Carl?

He’s in the bedroom watching the cartoons, he thinks he’s the big man now that he has the bedroom all to himself, Volette says with a smile.

Ten minutes later, the yell is coming from the back bedroom where Donta’ and Carl were sharing, Mom I’m hungry. The next minute Carl was standing in the kitchen door, Mom can we have kool-aid tonight?

What kind would you like, Volette ask as she smiles at Carl?

The red kind Mom.

Say hello to Ms. Juliet, Volette tells Carl. Hello Ms. Juliet.

Hello Carl, C-A-R-L she says with a smile.

I can spell my whole name now. Want to see?

Yes, Juliet answers. Carl starts to spell his name and gets stuck with his middle name. Mom can you help me? Everett, E-V-E-R-E-T-T, Volette spells alone with Carl. Good job Juliet said.

Finishing up dinner, everyone is full and happy when Juliet offers to help Volette with the dishes. No just keep me company Volette replies.

Volette what’s on your mind, Juliet asked?

Well, I start on this new job tomorrow, but I don’t have a baby sitter for Carl and up to now we have been living solely on the income I receive from my husband’s military pay. There is no extra money to pay the cost of daycare.

Can’t you get help with the payments, on the ‘No child left behind program,’ Juliet asks?

What programs Volette ask?

No child left behind. If not that one, I know there are some programs available to single mothers to help with daycare.

Well, I’m sure there are such programs, but I start work tomorrow.

How about I keep him, and when you can, you can enroll him in a daycare.

No. I don’t want to put you out. I don’t know how to beg, that’s not my style."

Beg. Girl, you’re not begging. I suggested this idea, not you, Me. Look it’s like this Volette, we all need help sometimes.

Okay, That’s a good idea. Carl enjoys being with you, so that will make it much easier for him to stay with you. Thanks Juliet, I don’t know what I would do without you.

Since I work at nights this will work out perfectly, said Juliet.

CHAPTER 3

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THE ATTACK ON CARL

It is said that the road is paved with good intentions and Juliet’s intentions were pure and came from her heart. All seems well until a change of event takes place. One week after Volette started to work, her world started to crumble when she received an emergency call from Juliet.

Juliet slow down, I can’t understand what you’re saying, Volette says on the telephone.

The next thing you know Volette drops the telephone and runs for her car. When she arrived at home, Juliet meets her at the door with tears in her eyes as she excitedly tells Volette what happened.

I went back to sleep after you brought Carl over, I thought he was asleep. But when I woke up the door was opened and he was gone, she blurts out through a shower of tears. I ‘m sorry Volette, I ‘m sorry.

Have you called the police, have you called the police, Volette demands.

Juliet is crying so hard Volette slaps her across the face to get her to focus and to answer her question.

No, I called you she cries out.

Immediately, Volette calls the police while Juliet runs outside and looks around for Carl. When the police arrived, they question Juliet about what happened, and then they asked for a description from Volette. During her description she made sure that the police understood that, Carl was so small he could pass for a child that was two years old.

Volette decided not to call Donta’. So she endured the entire terrible ordeal alone. Although, Juliet was present, it was as if Volette was alone in her mind. She remained strong, her break down came when the police called saying, they were on their way to pick her up to identify a child they believe to be Carl. Volette asked Juliet to go home and to remain there until she returned. Then Volette prayed to GOD that the child the police had found was her Carl and if it was please let him be all right.

Unfortunately, it didn’t happen that way. The child they found was Carl, he was alive and in the emergency trauma ward for children. As Volette passed through the ward, she was looking at all types of traumatized children. She had actually walked passed Carl without recognizing him when she stopped dead in her tracks and turned around, tears filled her eyes like a flood when she realized she had walked passed Carl. She walked over to see her baby boy so beat up with tubes coming in and out of every part of his little body.

I’m Doctor Green, I’m sorry to inform you but this is one of the worst reports I’ve had to give to a parent in my entire thirty years of practice. Doctor Green walked Volette out to the hallway and told her that Carl had experienced multiple