Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 25, 2018

Ben's presence is strong now, I am motivated to share so many years later. I feel that his family needs to know that Ben was full of life the night he was killed.

I was a reserve officer assigned to transports, and I met Ben on Jackson to take a prisoner from him that night. It was about 30 minutes before that last call.


I had ten personal minutes with Ben, that I wouldn’t share until now. Ben was walking his prisoner to my old white prisoner transport van and he was in a happy mood. Ben had the suspect sit in the door of my transport van, as had in the past. Ben actually had a package of Rolo chocolate candies in ihis pocket, and he shared them with me. He even shared a candy with the handcuffed suspect. We talked about the reserves and had a small conversation about my new daughter.

This was different as Ben took a moment to share some good feelings that evening. He did something really different from most transports that I had made, it wasn’t so sterile black and white.

I do not feel sorry for expressing my feelings about that night, as Ben was excited about the evening. I didn’t hear about the last call, until I was at the station.

When the reserves were asked to work city beat areas with deputies so the regulars could attend Ben’s funeral, I was honored to be able to say goodbye and salute him as he went down Tennyson toward the cemetery. I must tell you that when an officer goes down, I see Ben. There really isn’t closure after all these years, he was one of us.

Like I said, he is not forgotten.

Alan Nichols. Reserve Officer #729
Hayward Police Reserves

September 28, 2017

This memory hasn't left me, so I need to share. I never got to see Ben after working the same shift.

I was a Hayward Reserve Officer and working prisoner transports the night of the incident. I had met Ben on Jackson to pick up a prisoner from him, about 30 or so minutes before his last call. We spent about 10 minutes talking about the evenings activities, and Ben shared a roll of Rolo chocolates with the suspect he just transferred to me, and we talked about the Reserves. He was always polite and treated us as equals.

When asked if I would work the city with a deputy to cover beats while the Regular Officers could attend Ben's funeral, it was an honor to do this one more thing for Ben. It was a way to say 'Goodbye, friend", there really isn't closure with to this day.

Reserve Academy 1984
Former Reserve Officer #729

Alan Nichols, former Reserve Officer 729
Hayward Police Reserves

September 27, 2017

Your memory will always remain in the active and retired members of the Hayward Police force. Rest easy.

Res Lt. Chris Constantin
Hayward Police Department

March 26, 2017

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

March 26, 2017

Although it's been 30 years since you left I can still hear your laugh and see your smile. I.kept my promise to you - I've never forgotten you. Love, Carrie

Carrie Eichman

March 25, 2017

RIP.

Sgt. B. Burton
Ft. Wayne In. PD

March 25, 2017

Ben - I remember talking to you in the back parking lot just before your fatal call. I was a rookie and you gave me words of encouragement. You were well liked and respected.
Rest in Peace

Officer retired
Hayward

August 16, 2016

My dearesf daddy, i cant begin to express how much i miss you! 30 years ago you left to a better place and still not a day passes that i think about you, miss you ,my heart still feels lost just like when i was 9 and you were taken from our lives, and now with llyod gone to i feel the loss of you stronger then ever. I went into a shop in downtown and when i went to pay your picture fell out and the owner of the store knew your name and he told me what a great guy you were he said u were a great cop and man. And that i should be proud of you for so many reasons i feel into tears. I know your shinning down on me and your grand daughters. We love you daddy.

Lisa Marriott
Daughter

July 24, 2016

I worked with Ben in the Criminal Investigations Unit at Naval Air Station Alameda, CA from 1985-1987. He was an outstanding Investigator, Police Officer and friend. I miss him and will remember him always.

AK2 (ret) Rhonda Boucher
Co-worker, USN CIU, Alameda, CA

July 10, 2016

Ben was a dedicated officer and a friend. I was on duty that night and helped secure the scene. My wife and I still think of him and will continue to miss him.

Lieutenant (Ret) William Lundelius
Hayward Police Reserves

December 15, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 1, 2015

With the untimely death of Sgt. Lumger, reminds me of you and how much I treasured our friendship. You are missed Ben.

Rene Lorenzi
Friend

July 23, 2015

Just saw that another one of your Officers was killed today. Ben I knew you and posted the pic of you. That was from the CHP Motor academy in Sacramento. You had when visiting Santa Monica Come out on a ride along with me. I have never forgotten you. You were a great guy and Cop. RIP Brother. I remember I think it was your sister calling me, as my Business card was in your wallet......

Mike Chilton
ret. Santa Monica Police Dept.
Patrolman

Policeman
Santa Monica PD

July 22, 2015

I didn't have the pleasure of working with you, but I have visited you every Memorial Day for the past 12 years. You are deeply missed by your HPD Family and greatly appreciated for your sacrifice.

Ofc Rodney Johnson
Hayward PD Honor Guard

May 28, 2015

Dad i miss you so much, i just got married to my best friend on april 3. And i wish you were there to give me away. I love and miss you everyday.

lisa marriott
daughter

May 1, 2015

I miss you and your wicked sense of humor. The years have flown by yet the memories I have of you have not faded. I know you are looking down and watching over your family and friends.

Inspector R. Coffey
Hayward Police Department (retired)

March 31, 2015

Has it really been almost 28 years? I can still remember the day of your funeral like it was just yesterday! I don't think that I had ever before, seen such a great and large tribute as the hundreds gathered in your respect. There was supposed to be at least one cop and one police cruiser from every county and city within the state. There's also the crystal clear image of all those different cruisers parked behind Southland Mall as they staged there in the early hours before your services. You have to agree that the train of all those different police cars occupying one lane and streatched out almost the entire length of La Playa Dr. was quite an awesome sight. Though, not nearly as amazing when they all formed the procession after leaving St. Bedes to trail behind you. Perhaps, "amazing" is an understatement for anyone who witnessed this huge formation as it crept down Mission Blvd. toward your final resting place at the Chapel of Chimes. I'm sure it was enough to make some people weak at their knees to see every single cruiser with their rotators activated and headlights alternately flashing. Still, for those who weren't there, this discription only feeds the imagination and provides no justice to the actual sight. Ben, there is not a single doubt that you had the very best view of the whole thing, didn't you? Better than the choppers that hovered along from up above or the mounted officers that held a posted gaurd in the foothills directly above your final spot. It was absolutely unforgetable and so are you, my buddy in blue. You're 10-10 for now but we will all see you soon enough. Rest Easy!

M. Gonsalves
Fmr. Southland Security & Reserve Candadate

September 25, 2014

Dad tonight I have you heavily on mind, as I wish you were here. so much going on I feel like a baby saying this but" I need my daddy" I love you and miss you so much! till we meet again someday , in my heart is where you stay!

lisa mccullagh
daughter

August 1, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Worcester, your service and sacrifice is remembered. God bless your family and friends.

Sgt. Jarrod Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

March 25, 2014

Not sure if this is the place to put this- I was a young man of 17 when I met Ben- a photographer who chased ambulances and listened to the scanner trying to make a name for myself as a photojournalist in Hayward. I met Ben on a crime scene, he was gracious yet professional, would always smile and take time to talk to me away from his job on the many times I would run across him around town. I covered his funeral and cried, knowing I would not get the chance to talk to him again over coffee at the 7-11 on Santa Clara. He made me feel like an important grown up when I knew i was just a kid trying to fit in. I still use his funeral photos in my portfolio-

matt santos,

October 21, 2013

I was a young officer when I met Ben - he was always patient, respectful, and eager to train. He embodied what it meant to be a 'real' cop. He was a living example of what I aspired to be. A shining light, that went dark too soon.

God blessed us, his HPD and real families, when He sent us Ben. You will always live in the hearts and minds of so many people. Ben touched so many, that he has to know, now, and be proud.

Hayward Poice Officer, Retired

August 9, 2012

God Bless you and thank you for your sacrifice.

Correctional Counselor II Specialist
Pelican Bay State Prison

April 10, 2012

My dad was the bravest person in this world. He loved what he did. He gave his life trying to keep the streets of hayward safe. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him so much. And I know he's watching down on us all. I love you daddy!

lisa mccullagh

April 8, 2012

He was so warm and caring. He spoke to me the night. He talked to me for a long time. Speaking, with all his heart, in love my emotions; He dealt with the issue solving the situation with what I spoke. I pray in his heart and mine that; he knows that I valued his love to wards me. I asked him for help. And, he stated he would. He died that night and never got that chance. He took to the grave what; He spoke to me. He even got slack from an officer about his love so quickly toward me. I spoke to him for about 30 minutes. He was a kind man with the values of my heart. He saw what was wrong in the mind of illegalness and the minds of hatred. I wish in heaven. He watch me now. And, He loves what he see in me. And, what I do, so many years later. I pray his wishes for my future to be warm and plentiful. He had such faith to the capture of all illegal and unfair to my work, and love. May he rest in the future of all. He wanted for all he saw that night. Love to you my officer in blue.. Always, Lori Anne Perry

Lori Anne Perry non-officer
Person on the phone the night, he died.

July 22, 2011