Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, July 17, 2003
Reflections for Corrections Officer John Murphy Bennett
I come to this site knowing that my husband, a deputy, could end up on this site. I know in my heart of hearts he would die doing what he loved like Corrections Officer Bennett did. It takes a special person to look after the scum of the earth. You are still sadly missed Corrections Officer Bennett.
July 17, 2007
Officer Bennett,
Remembering you on the fourth anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for serving the great state of Texas with pride and committment. My prayers are with your loved ones and friends at this time. You are never forgotten.
Pennsylvania citizen
July 17, 2007
i dont have a reflection except to say how sorry i am.we need people like John Murphy in all of our lives weather we know it or not.without law enforcement this world would be a horrible place to live,the only thing that keeps bad men from doing what the want,is the good men who stand in there way.im truly sorry for your loss,i wish i was there to say a prayer and to say thank you for a heros service to his country,. but im not so ill say one over here.:(
jeff
orange county
calf.
Jeff
civilian
July 12, 2007
John-
Well, it's almost been four years, and I still miss you so much! I regret not getting to spend more time with you when you were here!But know that I love you with all of my heart and always will! I think of you everyday, something everyday that happens reminds me of you! We all love you and miss you terribly! You know Chad has made a tribute to you and put it on the internet. Your the best, and we all love you!
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
June 7, 2007
Today is your birthday and as always, I will celebrate your birth, for you are such a joy to me. Your younger sister and brother both have two of the cutest little girls - you would love them. Your oldest sister and her family are finally coming home this December. At least they will be state side. Your youngest son is graduating from high school tomorrow and I know you are proud of him. Rest well, my son, we all love and miss you very much. Your loving Mom.
Mother
May 25, 2007
I saw the video tribute to you and wanted to come here and pay my respects to you, your family, and your brothers and sisters still wearing the bade. Look over all of them, sir. Rest in peace. You are in my prayers, brother.
P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police Department
May 22, 2007
Big brother- I just wanted to let you know that you on my mind in in my heart always. We miss you so much! The holidays are coming and this is always such hard time for all of us. We will know that you are with us. I love you!
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
November 6, 2006
Big brither, you have been on my mind so much lately. Adriana talked to me about you today. She couldnt even get out a sentence without crying. She said she feels cheated, because you were taken away. But I tild her you were with her even more now and all she had to do was pray and keep her chin up. We love you and miss you everyday!!!!!
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
October 10, 2006
It has been 3 years since you were called away from duty. You have not been forgotten nor will you ever be because heroes never die. The pain in the hearts of those that loved you will be carried by them for the rest of the time they walk this earth. All they can do is take one day at a time and keep your memory alive by telling stories about you to your children as they should be proud of having a father for a hero. Keep watch over them and protect them.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon
July 17, 2006
Three years later, may you continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above...always. God bless all of you.
Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)
July 17, 2006
Today marks three years that you have been in heaven. I know you are in a much better place, but we sure do miss you! I love you , and all of your nieces miss you terribly! Just always know that you are in our hearts and thoughts.
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
July 17, 2006
My dear son: Tomorrow is your birthday so I am sending this birthday wish a day early because I know tomorrow will not be an easy day for any of us. I miss you and love you. God Bless. Mom
May 24, 2006
Hey, big brother, its me again. I just wanted to tell you I love you and miss you terribly! We all do, but we try to focus on the good things. We know you are up there hitting home-runs and do Gods work!!! One day we will all be together again! We miss you and love you!!!!
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
May 24, 2006
John-
I just wanted to tell you how much you are missed and loved. It has been almost three years and its still not any easier. I miss you so much, but I know with God you are watching over all of us. I love you and we think of you every day.
Rene Guerrero
Sister
April 9, 2006
John-
I miss you so very much and the pain of losing you will never go away! I wish you could be here for so many reasons but the one that hurts the most right now is the seeing our son grow up without his father. He is just like you in so many ways......his hands, his face, his attitude, his personality......it's like watching you walk across a room. God truly blessed us with a beautiful son.
I look at the picture of you and I that sits on my dresser and I still can't belive you are gone. It's as if this is all a bad dream and I'm waiting for you to walk through the garage door.
Please know that no one will ever take the place of you in my heart and we will ALL be together in heaven some day soon.
I love you......Karen
Karen Bennett
February 16, 2006
john& fly
I have been ove seas and I can't even think of the pain your fly is feeling all I can do is pray that the lord will comfort your wife and kids
god bless
capt harris
capt harris us army
mp
December 24, 2005
Well big brother it has been almost two and a half years, and I still miss you so much! todays marks a year that dad joined you in heaven. It sure is lonely without you both here, but God is getting us all through it. Tyler goes home today, but I loved havin ghim here. I miss you and love you always!
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
December 22, 2005
John-
It has been 2 years and 4 months since you went to rest. I miss you so much! I have Tyler visiting with us for a while and it has been so enjoyable. He reminds me of you so much. I miss you and love you always! See you on home plate!
Love Sis
Rene Guerrero
Sister
November 22, 2005
My dearest John:
July 17, 2005 was two years that you have been gone from us. I was with Rene and the girls on the 17th which seemed to help a lot. You are always with me, my son.
Love, your Mom
Martha Turner
TDCJ
August 5, 2005
John,
I had the priviledge of meeting your wife this past weekend at the Texas State Memorial in Austin. I cannot help but feel very close to your family partially because we share the same last name, involved with law enforcement and I was fortunate enough to have met your father in December of 2003. I also understand there is a Shane Bennett in your family. Rest in Peace as God will be with you for Eternity.
Father of Harris County Deputy Shane R.
May 4, 2005
John-
It has been a while since I have written, as you know we lost dad a couple of days before Christmas. It has been very difficult, ecspecially for our younger siblings. All I can do is pray for all of us. I sure do miss you and dad! I never thought I could feel so empty and sad. I know you and dad are in a better place and we will all see you in heaven. I love you and miss you always!
Rene Bennett_Guerrero
Sister
April 4, 2005
John, This Christmas was hard without you here and on top of that we lost Dad. I know that Dad has joined you up in Heaven. Please take care of each other and know that you both are missed so very much.
Love always,
KatieBuggs!!
Katie Kilgore - Sister
December 30, 2004
My Dear Son, John: It is Christmas time and we all miss you so much. You will be with us always, for your love for us will never die and our love for you will always be alive. Know that you are always with me - every day, every moment. I love you. Your Mom
December 14, 2004
Hey sweetie, it's Christmas time again and it's just not the same without you. Ty and I put up the Christmas tree we bought the last Christmas you were with us. We decided not to put any ornaments on the tree for it looks beautiful with just the lights. It reminds us of you so that is the way we will leave it.
I read a reflection print yesterday and it touched me so much that I want to share it with you. It says:
And if I go, while you're still here....
Know that I still live on, Vibrating to a different measure behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I wait the time when we can soar together again, both aware of each other.
Unil then, live your life to the fullest. And when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart, ........ I will be there.
I whispered your name several times in my heart last night and it made me feel as if you were next to me for you know that our 16th anniversary is next week. Even though you are not here I will always and I mean always remember that day.
I put some Christmas flowers out on your bench yesterday and I hope you like them. I know that you aren't much of a flower person so I try to keep it simple. Along with your flowers I will always leave your Dallas Cowboy football stepping stone for I do know that you were always a fan no matter how they were doing. You were never a fare weathered fan! Thank goodness for they are not doing well at all this year.
Well I need to see what Ty's doing so I better go for now. Remember sweetie that I will always love you and I think of you throughout my days, every day! Love, Kar
Karen Bennett - Widow
December 4, 2004
Hi, big brother! You have been on my mind an awful lot the past few days. I have been reflecting on the past few years of your life. I know that you lived life to the fullest and you loved your family! I miss you terribly and will see you in God's kingdom one day. Watch over everyone.
Rene Bennett-Guerrero
December 4, 2004
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