Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ben, You are remembered for you absolute service to our city. May the Almighty be with you and your beloved family.

Rest easy Ben.

Detective Mike (Rtd)
CPD (Rtd)

November 24, 2012

Although a decade has passed since that terrible day you are still in our hearts and minds. Pictures of you and your family hang in the roll call room reminding us everyday before we head out that you are there watching over us. Wish I could have made it to the memorial service your family planned yesterday, but unfortunately was with my partner sending you another angel to watch over us. Maybe you can meet up with her, I'm sure my partner would like that. God bless you and your family Ben.

Javier Avalos
CPD 010

September 20, 2012

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

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Happy Birthday Ben. I hope that you are enjoying your birthday in Heaven and watching over your brothers in blue. You will never be forgotten and you will always be missed.

Randall E. Vinyard
Brother-In-Law

March 31, 2012

Hard to believe it has been nine years since that day. Please know the CPD will not allow your sacrifice to be forgotten.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

September 21, 2011

Remembering you and your family. You were humble in spirit. Compassionate and always a helping hand. I still remember telling other workers .... "Don't be so hard. Even a fool has a story to tell'.

Reyna Sansone
Chicago Police

September 18, 2011

Thinking of you and your family today and always Ben.

P.O. Javier Avalos
CPD

September 18, 2011

Ben - thinking and remembering you today. Enjoy your birthday in heaven. - Randy

Randy Vinyard

March 31, 2011

Ben,

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you today. I was thinking about old times back in high school together. Miss you. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent
U.S. Postal Service

November 26, 2010

"When someone you know becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Author Unknown

You have not been forgotten, continue to watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 18, 2010

To my brother in arms,

I was thinking about you today. I remember dragging Harold up on those same tracks in three feet of snow with him complaining the whole way. The things we do to try and make a difference. You were that guy that was always happy and made everyone leave role call with a smile on their face. I miss you, man.

Sidney

Sidney
Beat 1044

September 13, 2010

My Dearest Ben,

I miss you so much. Ever since you left us, there's an emptiness that just never goes away. Birthdays, holidays are not the same without you. We love you and have not forgotten.

Anonymous

April 24, 2010

BENJAMIN, I MISS YOU VERY MUCH... THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING...I LOVE YOU.................

JOSE A. PEREZ
BROTHER

January 1, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 18, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 18, 2009

Hi Ben, you are still in my prayers and in all our hearts in 010. Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe. You are our guardian angel up there!

P.O. Javier Avalos
CPD 010

September 18, 2009

Ben,

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you today. I was thinking about old times back in high school together. Miss you. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent
U.S. Postal Service

April 14, 2009

Happy 39th Birthday - Ben. God Bless you - you are always in our hearts.

Love - your sister- Hermelinda
and your nieces - Jessica and Celeste xoxo

Anonymous

March 31, 2009

happy holidays Ben, You have not ben forgotten from your brothers in the 010th District. Your picture hangs in the 010th District tact office as a remembereance to all of us of what a great police offficer should represent. I see your kids from time to time, especially Lil Ben, i can not help but to see your image in him. We are a family, and we take care of our own. Your brothers down here will do their best to take care of your family and watch over them. I know your proud them, becuase you instilled in them right from wrong. God bless

PO BB
CPD

December 14, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Benjamin Perez and to his fellow officers, and most especially to Benjamin:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Benjamin's memory on the sixth anniversary of the day Benjamin so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Rest in Peace, Benjamin. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Benjamin gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 18, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 18, 2008

Hi Ben, just stopping by to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. Six years ago today is a day I will never forget. I know you are watching down on us. Help keep us safe. Rest in peace brother.

P.O. Javier Avalos
Chicago Police Department

September 18, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I'm sure they will all be at Gold Star Park tonight for the Candle Light Servie to honor you and keep your memory alive. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 17, 2008

Thinking of you today, May 15th, National Police Memorial Day. Today my wife attended the Police Memorial Ceremony at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida. She placed a blue rose with your picture below the marble panel where your name appears. The tribute will remain there for as long as there is room below your panel. Now anyone who visits can put a face with your name. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2008

Ben, Sometimes I wonder why God takes the good ones so soon. I then think to myself that its not the amount of time that you spend on this earth, but the amount of lives that you touch. As you look down from heaven I hope you can see how many lives you affected in a positive way. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer Dale R. Borchardt
CPD Friend

May 12, 2008

Hi Ben,

Happy 38th Birthday! God Bless you. You are always in our hearts. Hugs & kisses from your little nieces, Jessica & Celeste.

With Love,
Your sister - Hermelinda

March 31, 2008