Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Most of society lives in a world that doesn’t recognize what gives them the comforts they live in. Because of you, and people like you, society can live that way.

You put the badge on to make the community a better place. You put the badge on for justice. You put the badge on to save life. You put the badge on for the principles it represents. The badges didn’t make you a hero, the badge was worn by a hero. To your family, and the generations that followed, thank you for your service. Be proud of this man, I am.

Sergeant Christian Yanchula
Forensic Services
Indian River County Sheriff's Office

September 22, 2022

Rest in peace and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

Officer Benton,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2018

Officer Benton,

I read a book called "Hanging Henry Gambrill" and the story of your murder was prominent in the story. As you rest in heaven please know that you are not forgotten.

David Eastman, retired police officer
Baltimore Police Department

January 5, 2012

Brother Benton, Honoring you on your 151 year EOW anniversary. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Rest easy...

Anonymous

September 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 151rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 22, 2009

After all these years, we remember your sacrifice. May you watch down on us as we continue the fight against the evil in our nation.

Trooper
AZ Highway Patrol

September 22, 2007

You will always be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 22, 2007

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

November 21, 2005

MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

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

September 22, 2004