Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi, big brother!It's the second Thanksgiving, a year and four months. It will never be the same without you here! I miss you so much and I have no words to describe it. I know you are watching over all of us, and you being gone has made all of us not take anything for granite anymore. I miss you and love you very much.

Rene Guerrero
USMC

November 26, 2004

Well John, it's almost Adriana's birthday and I know you are watching her grow into a beautiful young lady. Her party is tomorrow night and she is having a costume party. The big 13!I know you will be watching down and she sure does miss you! You were so special to her and still are! WE miss you and love you so much! Oh, the Astros were kicking tail, they almost made it to the world series but they lost tonight. I love you and see you soon!

Rene Guerrero
USMC

October 22, 2004

Hi big brother! I had a dream about you last night and so I wanted to write to you. I know that you are in a much better place and that you are happy! I miss you terribly and still cannot believe that you are not here. You are in my thoughts and prayers always and I love you!

Sister
USMC

October 7, 2004

Hey sweetie, it's me again. Cyn and I just wanted to let you know that Tori talks about you all the time. She asks so many questions about you and remembers when we went to see them in Missouri even though she was so young. She is so full of life just like you were. I'm so glad to hear that your mother is engaged to one of her old school teachers. Maybe he can bring some happiness into her life now. She has had such a hard time as we all have since the day you were taken from us. Please continue to watch over Ty and I for the lack of support is no longer there. Knowing you are with us helps me get through the day. You are truly missed and loved by ALL! Ty, Brandon and I will see you at HOME PLATE! Love, Kar

Karen Bennett - Widow

September 16, 2004

Hi John, I just want you to know that we think about each and every day and we miss you so much. Mom has been through alot this past year and I know that you have been right by her side through it all. I know that you love Mom dearly and would be so happy for her right now. Mom has received an engagement ring from a very wonderful man. The whole family is so excited for her. They don't plan on getting married this year but sometime next year and I know that you will be right by her side. Mom has known this man since highschool and I know that you would just love him. He is a funny person and likes to joke around like you do. I know that you have been watching over Mason this week with his illness, it was kinda scary for a little while but he is doing well now. Well until next time we love you and miss you and you will always be in our hearts and minds!

Katie Kilgore - Sister

September 15, 2004

Hey sweetie, I just wanted you to know that I attended Cody Johnson's funeral today and boy that was a hard one. I talked to Kelee on Saturday and we both agreed that Cody was on your baseball team in heaven. Ty is doing really good with baseball and I can't wait for you to see him on Oak Ridge High School baseball field. We sure do miss you and although some family members don't seem to think so I think and cry about you every day. I had a shelf built in the house that's called the "John Shelf". Everyday I look at your plaques and pictures and smile for I know you are watching over Ty and I. I love you John and no matter what happens in my life I will ALWAYS love you. I look forward to the day that we are in heaven together and trust me I will see in AT HOME PLATE! I love you, Kar

Karen Bennett - Widow

September 14, 2004

Hey big brother! I wanted to tell you that mom got engaged to ao wonderful man! I got the news today and I am so happy for her and I know that you are looking down and smiling! Since your passing she has had such a hardtime and I prayed for God to help her find peace and happiness! Well, she has and I know you are watching over her! We miss you so much, I still cant believe you are gone! I love you and will see you on home plate!

Rene Bennett-Guerrero
DoD

September 11, 2004

I miss you John, you were a good friend and co-worker. I was in Bosnia when you were taken from us and it is still hard to be at work without you... I think of you each day I drive out of the unit. You were the only one other than my family that took the time to send me a care-package in Bosnia.. thats the type of friend you were... I took a drink of the "seven Up" you sent me, in honor of you when Karen wrote to me to say what happened to you... I knew you were with me then. I will keep you in my heart forever buddy, Lance

Lance Waldo
TDCJ-ID INMATE TRANSPORTATION

August 20, 2004

Just a note to express our gratitude for the Honor Guard escorts furnished to John's family in June for the Memorial in Washington D.C. They were so helpful and respectful to the family. We will always be grateful.

Martha Turner, John's mother.

August 19, 2004

Well sweetie it's been over a year now since I last spoke to you. This will be a day I will never forget for it was the last time I would see you. I miss you so very much that my heart feels as if it wants to break in two. I'm trying to stay strong for the boys but it's hard. In 4 days your baby boy Ty will be fifteen and my how he as grown over the year. Now I have to try and fill your shoes with the discipline but it's not easy but I'm trying! Watch for us on Saturday for Brandon will be walking across that stage to receive his degree. He's going to continue on for his Masters. My how proud I know you are of your boys. I cry for you everyday and can't wait until I see you again in heaven. Please watch over us for that is what we count on everyday. I love you John and I always will! Love, Kar

Karen Bennett - Wife of Officer John M.

August 13, 2004

To everyone that has been there for us through this very trying time. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Tomorrow will be a year that my big brother has been gone and I can say that I miss him as much today as a year ago. My brother has left a legacy and his spirit is with us all. Even with him in heaven he is still teaching me things everyday. I have realized through the loss of my brother many things that will help me in life. I love you brother and that will never change. Thank you to everyone and God Bless you all! Stay safe all officers!

Rene Bennett-Guerrero
Department of Defense

July 16, 2004

Happy Birthday Big Brother! You would have been 41 today. We love you and miss you more than we can ever express! You are in my thoughts everyday and my prayers every night!
Love Sis

Rene Bennett-Guerrero
DoD

May 25, 2004

I had the privilege of escorting Karen Bennett and her family at the National Peace Officer Memorial Day on May 15, 2004, in Washington, DC. I never knew John Bennett but I can tell by spending time with his family that he was a great man. My heart goes out to the Bennett family. It was a tremendous honor to be able to be with them during the ceremonies. The entire police family will always be by your side.

Lt. Debra Schmidt
Harris County Sheriff's Office

May 20, 2004

I would like to take this opportunity to express my family's gratitude for all the touching messages received. I know there are many of us who have experienced a similar loss and the pain associated with it. John was an honorable man, husband, father and son, and is missed every moment of every day. I am his mother and John will always be with me.

Martha Turner

May 5, 2004

In reading through all of the reflections posted here for Officer John Bennett, it's easy to see that he was an exceptional man and Officer. I feel great pride in knowing that we were related not only as distant cousins, but also as brothers in law enforcement. Best wishes to all the family and friends of Officer John Bennett.

Lt. Charlie J. Bennett II
Cockrell Hill Police Department

March 30, 2004

May God bless Officer Bennet,his family and his brothers and sisters in grey.The pain of his loss is felt by all.Rest in peace brother.See you in Heaven.

Texas Death Row Officer
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

March 20, 2004

Well, Brother it has been about 8 months and I still miss you as much today as ever. Theres allot that has been going on but I am sure from where you are you know everything. I love y and think of you everyday. I will be there to visit your place of rest in May until then watch over mom and Little bro and Sis.

GS07 Rene Bennett-Guerrero
Department Of Defense

March 12, 2004

Well big brother its been five months and you are missed so much. I wanted to tell everyone that has left reflections and been there for my family, that it means more than words can say. I know John is thankful, and would want me to let everyone know. It is Christmas time and I just want to tell everyone to charish their families and tell them you love them. Be blessed and remember to think of John and say a little pray for him. Thank you again all and God Bless you all!

GS06
Department of Defense

December 17, 2003

Everyone that has left kind words myself and my family appreciate it! John I am sure is looking down on all of us and I am sure that he is greatful for the words and the ones that have helped us thus far through this tragedy. I dearly love my brother and I pray everyday for all of the Officers out there and thier safe return home from shift everyday. I love you John and I am doing my best to watch over the family. Rest in peace and I will see you on home base!

Sis

Rene Bennett-Guerrero
Department of Defense

October 20, 2003

Today it has been two months since you went to be with God! I want everyone to take a moment of silence for John and all of the other fallen officers. None of you will be forgotten! I miss you John and I am so very proud of you and your accomplishments! You wore the uniform proud and served and protected all of us. I know you are watching over all of us and until I see you again remeber that I love you!!!! Your little Sis!

Rene Bennett-Guerrero

September 18, 2003

Uncle John you are gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart , your spirit lives within me forever, in my heart. The memories I have I will cherish forever in my heart until we ona day meet at that pearly gate. I will watch over aunt Karen and your sons and grandma. Love you and miss you.
Rest in peace.

Jamie Guerrero, loving niece

September 7, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Corrections Officer Bennett.

Although I did not have the privilege to have known you personally, I grieve for your loss my friend. Rest in peace knowing that those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

August 25, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bennett, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

August 19, 2003

I am John's niece Adriana, and I miss my uncle so much. I always thought he was so special and we had and still have a special bond. He was the best and I will miss him with all of my heart. I know that I will see him again in heaven. The last thing he told me was how special I am and that if he had a daughter he would want her to be just like me. That meant so much to me and I will live up to that and make him so proud. Uncle John I know you can hear me and so I love you and will watch over Tyler and Aunt Karen and Grandma. I also know that when I see that bright star twinkle in the sky I will know it's you winking at me. Your the best!! And thank you God for Blessing our family!

Adriana m. Guerrero

I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. John's family and I truly appreciate your kindness.

I know my husband is at peace in heaven but I still wait for him to call me everyday to let me know he's on his way home from work and miss him greeting me at the door everyday when I came home from work. Home to him is now heaven and I can't wait for the day that I get to see him again.

He was truly a wonderful husband and father. My promise to him is that I will continue to love and hug our children like I have always done but I will also try my hardest to make sure I raise them to always respect others.

I know John is with me and the boys and even though he will not be sitting next to me at Ty's baseball games he will be watching his son shine from his home above. I miss him so much my heart hurts but I know with God's help he will get me through this.

Karen Bennett
Wife of Officer Bennett