Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Bennett for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure John did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and John be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Bennett's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that John is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain John was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Bennett's family, friends and co-workers. We all hurt when one of our law enforcement family members go down. We will all be with you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co workers during this time of sorrow. God Bless your family each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Stephanie Hires Duplantis
spouse survivor 1993

Stephanie Hires Duplantis
Metroplex Chapter COPS

MAY GOD BLESS. OUR PRAYERS TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

God Bless this family you will be in my thoughts and prayers

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

We are truly saddened at John's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Rest in peace, brother. I'll pray for you and your law enforcement and physical family.

Det P Hamblin
Wilson Co TN SO

ALL OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THIS HERO WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, ITS A DAMN SHAME.GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALWAYS

NYPD-BRONX NARCOTICS

ALL OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THIS HERO WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, ITS A DAMN SHAME.GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALWAYS

NYPD-BRONX NARCOTICS

Rest easy, brother. A tragic accident, the only solace being the company that you now go to. God bless your loved ones and thank you, hero.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends that he leaves behind.

Anonymous

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially
with the friends and family of your fallen hero.
Stay strong, stay focused, and know that Officer John Bennett
will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Department

Another Correctional Officer is lost.......
I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall
Some gave all. (unknown writer)

Deputy Wilder
Kenton County Dept of Corrections

My sympathies to the families and coworkers of Officer Bennett. Godspeed...............

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD - 44 PCT

Deepest sympathy to the family of Corrections Officer John Bennett.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace Blue Angel. You are gone but not FORGOTTEN!!!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Pennsylvania

May God bless your love ones thank you for your service.

Sgt L Fear
Oblong Il Police Dpt

R.I.P., You will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL

Officer Bennett's Family and Co-workers we share your loss of yet another young officer taken from us. May God comfort you during these dark hours and the days ahead. We extend our sympathy to you in the loss of our brother officer. Rest in Peace Our Brother and God Bless You.

Steve & Diane

Sgt.Steve Hunt
Amory PD (MS)

To the family and friends of these officers our hearts and prayers go out to you. Our family has walked before in your shoes. We know all to well the pain you are in. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. John 14:27

mother of Fallen Military Police Officer Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

My heart and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Bennett. May you find comfort within each other in this terrible time of loss and may God be with you all. Rest in peace Officer Bennett.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure, EOW 08/06/02

Rest in Peace Brother John, you will not be forgotten.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla