Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lt. Cipriani - Our town includes a street named in your honor, Cipriani Loop. I have heard your story and worked with some who knew you. Not much stays secret forever. Perhaps more will be revealed and justice will be served, one day. Rest in peace, Ma'am.

Ofcr. K. Moreland (ret. Sgt.)
Monument, CO PD (ret. LAPD)

April 1, 2009

LT. Benefiel, A Beautiful young woman. You were cheated out of so many years. It is a comfort in knowing that you receive your reward every day in Heaven. God bless.

Ohio
summit county

Anonymous

December 28, 2008

Lt. Cipriani-Benefiel,
On today, the 18th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 16, 2008

"If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end"

Erin

October 17, 2008

Your picture still hangs in the training academy, I look at it often. One Day with God's help we will find who took you away.

Deputy
EPSO

September 22, 2008

Remembering you today and always.

May 16, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 6, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Lt. for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 29, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 24, 2007

You are not forgotten we honor you always. Rest in Peace Sister. HERO'S NEVER DIE ..

Patrol Officer
W.P.P.D , Colorado

May 24, 2007

You will never be forgotten.

I wish I could have served with you...but I know you are with me and all of us everyday.

Deputy-EPSO
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2007

Our Lord must have needed a pretty angel.May you Rest in Peace.

November 16, 2006

Lt. Cipriani-Benefiel

I came across your name today while I was researching some things and as a proud citizen of El Paso county I would like to say thank you for your service to this community. Though it has been 16 years since your sacrifice, this community has not forgotten your life and service to us. We will honor your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 1, 2006

May you rest in Peace and may they someday find the responsible person for your death. It was a tragic way to go and a great loss not only to your fellow officers and family but the community you served. Rest in peace and we pray for you and your love ones.

Retired p

July 14, 2006

Thank you for your service Lieutenant Cecilia. You shall always be remembered, loved and missed dearly. Rest in peace sister.

Khalif Student

February 11, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute your for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 16, 2004

Lieutenant Cipriani-Benefiel, you exemplify courage and devotion.
You are an example for other people to follow, and throughout your career you did make a difference.
Rest in peace, you are a True Heroine.

Retired police officer.

August 11, 2004

Rest in Peace Sister. You will never be forgotten.

CPD, OHIO