Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

An Angel

An angel that was taken away,
but we know he sees a better day.
Although he may not be around,
we know he's in heavin lookin down.
A wonderful man so you can see why god took him,
but for us all we know is the light is dim.
Someone we cared too much to let go,
but don't think because he's in heaven he doesn't know.
He will always be there,
he will always care.
To say he is no longer I wouldn't dare.
God needed an angel to fly with him,
someone he knew would go out on a limb.
As the days go by,
and we still ask why,
The pain gets stronger, but hold on longer.
because we know God got an Angel.

Daughter of a Deputy

Blessed are the pease makers, for they shall be called the sons of god.

May you rest in peace. Your family will be taken care of, they are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Anonymous

Teresa & Alyssa (I probably didn't spell that right)
I know your pain, I know your sorrow, I know it oh too well! But I also know that one day we will make it through all that pain and sorrow, because we have God on our team assisting us all the way. And I know that our husbands are with God now, planning and preparing for us to come be with them as soon as we are done down here. I know Shane died doing what he loved doing (We definately dont do it for the money!)I have heard so many great things about Shane, tho I didnt know him myself, I feel like I know what type of man he was by what type of life he lived, and it appears to me that you and Alyssa were the twinkles in his eyes that everyone keeps telling me about.
Just remember you are never alone in all this, that you have not only your family but now your extended family to help you along the way. You can call on me any time, day or night to talk to, to cry with, or whatever you feel like doing at that time. Thats what friends are for, and that is what God has made us (the wives of officers in this area who have made the ultimate sacrifice), a network of friends. Call on us in your time of need, and we will be there!

Rene' Dennis (Harris Coutny Sheriff's Deputy)
Surviving Wife of Deputy Joseph N. Dennis EOW 05-22-01

Deputy Rene' Dennis
Harris County Sheriff's Dept.

Several years ago a breath of fresh air blew through District 2, it was Shane Bennett. He is the only person that I have ever met that I was glad to see every time I saw him. My friend, I am sure that you are in a better place and look forward to seeing you one day. Keep the calls caught up, help is on the way.

Deputy Joel W. Miller
Harris County Sheriff`s Department

My prayers go out to Deputy Bennett's wife, daughter, family and friends. You are not alone. We are all family in law enforcement. I know your pain and I pray for God's grace to sustain you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols
Wife of Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols
EOW 02/17/2002

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

Dear Baby Bennett,
It probably wont matter to you that your Daddy died a hero, only that you can no longer see him. In the days, weeks, and years to come, you will be able to get to know him through the services he gave to others. His will still shine through you. He will always be there for you, though you may not see him or even feel him at times. If you need him, he will be at your side. I pray that God will watch over your Daddy as he watches over you. Remember that loves never dies and families are forever. From one Daddy's Girl to another.

Anonymous

To the Family and Friends o Deputy Sheriff Shane Ronald Bennett,

May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time. He is now protecting you from above.

God Bless you,

Ann Becker Alexandrino
Surviving Daughter
Detective Hugo Becker, eow 6/25/66
Hialeah Police Dept,Hialeah, FL

To The Family of Ronald Bennett
My heart goes out to you. We recently had a loss in our family and it was devasting to us all. We are a large family of 10 brothers and sisters my brother was number 9 and I am number 10. We use to go by numbers to let everyone know the age differences. I've always known that he had joined another family bigger than ours....for you see they all watch each other. It was very comforting to me to know that all the family in blue come together. You have to know that Ronald and my brother are watching over us from up above. They have completed their journey here on earth and their good deeds have been rewarded. They each have given their lives to save someone else's unselfishly. My prayers continue for you and your family

Sister of Sergeant Jaime Rodriguez

My thougts and prayers are with the family of Officer Shane Bennett. I went to high school with Shane and I remember that he always had a smile on his face and was just a great person to be around. He made everyone's life he came into contact with brighter. There's a saying that "Only the good die young" and Shane was truly the best of the best. Rest in peace Shane and God rest your soul.

Steven Spencer
Spring High School
Class of 1990

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow. May warm hugs and good memories be there to comfort you, and rejoice that Shane is now patrolling the streets of Heaven with the angels smiling upon us.

Stafford PD
Communications & Patrol

Anonymous

To the Family,Friends and Colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Shane Ronald Bennett:

On behalf of the 1500 members of the New York State Supreme Court Officers Association I wish to express our Heartfelt condolences for the loss of Deputy Bennett. Those of us in the "Law Enforcement" community know who the True American "HEROS" are. They are not hollywood actors or professional athletes! They are people like Deputy Sheriff Bennett who when called upon respond without hesitation and are willing to make the ultimate SACRIFICE! God Bless Deputy Bennett and the entire Law Enforcement community!

James T.Carr
President
NYS Supreme Court
Officers Association

Senior Court Officer James T.Carr
New York State Courts

I would like to pass on my deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and hope that they will get through these times well. I wanted them to know my family is with them in their time of sorrow.

Detective Birkenfeld
Kitsap County

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY BENETTT'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

DEPUTY E. BELMAR
BEXAR COUNTY SO, SAN ANTONIO, TX

Shanne,
I wish I could stop crying. You were truly one of the good guys. I remember when you started at the jail and when you started Patrol. You had a talent of knowing everyones name and I believe you really had God's Light around you that made you have that invisible glow. I know every time I would see you, It gave me a better feeling inside. I will never forget you. You have made friends here that will never forget Shanne Bennett. GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND YOU DAUGHTER, who also gave up so much for the freedom of our Community. You were truly one of my friends. Rest in Peace.

Deputy Paul R. Croas (K-9)
Harris County Sheriff's Department

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Shane Ronald Bennett. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
ational Drug Interdiction Association

You will be missed Shane. Lord, protect our guardians of life and property. "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the Son's of God."

From the Gospel of Matthew Chap. 5

Deputy Shannon W. Bowdoin
Harris county Sheriff's Department

To the Bennett Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain and I know your emptiness, but I also know that God has a plan for you as he did for Shane. Please rest in the comfort of knowing there are many praying for you and you are never alone.

In his memory,

Deborah Dees
Wife of Motorcycle Officer Keith A. Dees
E.O.W. 3/7/02
Houston Police Department

To the Bennett Family,
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. I am a former deputy sheriff in Montgomery County and I just wanted you to know that your terrible loss has a profound affect on all of us in law enforcement. I will keep all of you in my daily prayers.

Respectfully,
Paul Skinner
Special Agent
United States Customs Service

Special Agent Paul Skinner
United States Customs Service

To Deputy Bennet's family:

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of this fine officer. having lost my brother 1 year ago I can certainly relate to the feelings and emotions that you might be feeling. I just hope it helps you to know that we are praying for each and every one of you. God Bless your family and when times get hard just know that there are alot of people behind you.

God Bless you!!!
Debbie Dennis Duncan

debbie dennis duncan

rest in peace bro!!!! save me a spot. 3p29

deputy rick neill
harris county pct3

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you Deputy Bennett for being one of America's Warriors. To Deputy Bennett's family and friends, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
And God said "Blessed are the Peace Makers"

Posseman Roy L. Stanifer
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

To the Bennett family, I'am sorry for your loss. Deputy Bennett gave his life in the line of duty, be proud! God Bless and remember you are not alone, you belong to the police family. I will not forget.

Ptl. Joey Upton
Rouse Point PD, NY

To the family & friends of Deputy Sheriff Shane Ronald Bennett,

The thoughts of police officers the world over are with you during this difficult period. Please know that your loved one gave his life doing a job made so necessary in these troubled times, serving others before himself.

With love,

Fellow officer.

Constable Jim Gorrill
Cumbria Constabulary, England

I had the honor of riding second man with Shane. In my opinion Shane was one of the best if not the best patrol deputy District 2 had. I have to say that I have learned so much from Shane about being a patrol deputy and this tragedy is a terrible loss for the department. I just think about the times I rode with Shane and he would always show me the most recent pictures of his new daughter and how proud he was of her.

I have always looked up to Shane for the kindness he always showed and the passion he had for the job that he did. I just hope I will be half the deputy Shane Bennett was.

My deepest regards go to the Bennett family and to his daughter who will grow up never knowing what kind of hero her father really is.

Sincerely,

Deputy Jason Dean
Harris County Sheriff's Reserves

Reserve Deputy Jason Dean
Harris County Sheriff's Dept