Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ben,

You were a warrior. You died serving and protecting those in need of help. Your death was a tragic loss. Live hard, ride, fast and die with honor.

You did it all, God Bless.

David Helm #402
HPD

February 6, 2011

Rest In Peace my old friend.

David
Rumple

January 20, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 25, 2010

23 years ago today you asked me to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you. I said yes. We were so happy togather and spend all of our free time together. I will never forget that night you were taked from me. I was waiting for you to take your dinner break. When I got to the hospital you were already gone. I have never forgotten you and love you still
Always and Forever - Carrie

Carrie Eichman
Girlfriend

January 12, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Worcester. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

It's seem to be a lifetime ago that you were taken from us. This week, 22 years ago. There is not a day that goes by that you are not remembered in some way.This week you are in my thoughts more as 4 other officers in Oakland were taken from there loved ones as you were taken from me.I hope you are in a better place and found the true meaning of peace. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.

Betty Worcester
Wife

March 27, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
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Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Lisa: I hope to meet you someday at one of our Northern California Cops meetings.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 25, 2009

My Dear Uncle Ben,

I miss and love you very much. I thank you for EVERYTHING. You are my Hero.

Julie
Niece

June 14, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 25, 2008

Rest in peace my fellow beat partner. Although it has been many years I still remember that evening like it was yesterday. I wish that call would have not ended the way it did....

Lieutenant Greg Contos
Sonoma SD formerly Hayward PD

January 7, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 28, 2007

I was there and a day doesn't pass that I don't think about Ben. Rest in peace my friend.

Officer ( Retired )
Hayward Police

October 13, 2007

No Christmas has been the same since you left us Ben. See you on the other side buddy.

Kristi Corbett Formally Kristi West married to Seargeant Tom West

friend

March 7, 2007

My dad was one of the Bravest,strong ,increadable men i have ever knowen.I miss him so much. Not a day goes by that i dont think of him and i cant help but think of the loss to the world the day he was taken away from us to soon. Its been almost 20 years now and daddy your missed emensly!

lisa mccullagh
Daughter

February 22, 2007

I remember the day quite well. I was working security at Southland Mall and had earlier, arrested a "484" (theft) suspect from a retail store. After finishing my written report, P.D. had yet to respond to transport my arrest. Our first Sergeant, (S-1) who had arrived early for his shift, offered to look after the suspect until P.D. arrived which allowed me to return to the floor. This Sergeant later told me that Ben was the officer who made the transport. I was told by an extremely reliable source, that Officer Worcester was just exiting the station gate in his vehicle when Jane, the dispatcher put out the disturbance call. Due to the time ratio, I have to assume that Ben had just finished his process at the station jail with the mentioned theft suspect and advised "Com-1" that he would be responding to the disturbance that was not only, just a few blocks away but was sadly, the call that would be directly involved with his ultimate sacrafice. Though, I prayed so hard for God to bless him - somehow, I already knew that he had. He had to! As we surely know that once that oath has been taken and that badge has been issued, you immediately become one of God's children. An Honored Protector! It's hard to believe that it has been almost 20 years since that dark day. It may not be everyday that Ben is on my mind like he was for so long but it is still often to this day. I am still touched deeply by not only his absence but by the memories of when he was still with us. After that day in March, I was asked a few times if somehow, I felt connected with the way things unfolded that day. Truthfully, I never really thought about it until I was asked and though, I had to be slightly reassured, I knew deep down that I wasn't at all. Any cop comming out of that gate at that time, would have been the primary or the first to respond without a doubt. I can't help thinking, that it would have only seemed convenient as I'm sure it is for any Officer during those times when they don't have to travel very far to apply their duties. Though, I only had the pleasure of comming in contact with Ben - maybe a dozen times, I remember laughing at least 10 times out of that dozen and it was usually something humerous or witty as he was leaving. I find it pretty remarkable when two people can do that when basically, they don't really know each other that well. It makes my heart go out to the ones that were genuinely close to him, I'll tell ya! Somebody told me once how we tend to forget something that only makes death seem that much more tragic. We focus too much on the loss instead of keeping in mind that it's only going to be a long time before we see each other again because it's definitely, not forever! Ben, you are very missed my brother! Surely, you're in safe hands and at peace! We will all see you soon enough. Rest easy buddy!

S/O M. Gonsalves (Ex Reserve Candidate)
Southland Mall Security - 1/87 to 8/88

December 3, 2006

God bless the Worcester family. You will never be forgotten!!

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 29, 2006

Hey Ben, you will never be forgotten...Larry

Lt. Larry Bird
Hayward PD

April 1, 2006

SEMPER FIDELIS!

Police Officer...Jon Cerruti #449
Hayward Police Department

March 28, 2006

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
El Dorado County Sheriff Ca.

July 28, 2005