Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 12, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 12, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Wilcher.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 21, 2020

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors
www.copscycling4survivors.org

Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

August 12, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 6, 2014

Big Ben my friend. It seems like yesterday that you and I were running that last lap at the academy together pushing each other. I cant believe that its been 6 years since your ended your tour here on earth. Although your are lost you will never be forgotten my fallen brother.

Lt Doyne Little Jr
Edinburgh Police ILEAG 05-164

April 26, 2014

It has been a long time my friend, but not a day goes by that you are not missed. You will never be forgotten. Every chance I get I tell people about you and how you were outside of being a police officer. You were definitely a gentle giant. I love you my brother. Continue to watch over the Law Enforcement Officers.

Thank you

Wayne James,Chief of Police IUPD-KO
Friend

February 12, 2014

Ben,
You are forever remembered by your friends (Wayne James) and peers.

Patricia Nowak
Chief of Police, Indiana University Northwest

November 21, 2013

You have not been forgotten. Thankyou for your dedicated service to others.

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

August 12, 2013

Thank you for watching over all of us still down here hitting the streets. You never be forgotten Brother. R.I.P.

Officer Doug Geyer
Gary/ Crown Point PD

August 12, 2013

It's been 6 years now. How time goes by. I didn't get to work with you much, but the times I did you were always a good cop. Proud to have worn the same badge as you. R.I.P. Ben. Thanks for your service and sacrifice.

Officer
Schererville PD (Former Gary PD)

August 12, 2013

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Wilcher. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 17, 2013

To Patrolman Benjamin Welcher Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Gary Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Patrolman Wilcher’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Patrolman Wilcher and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

August 12, 2009

Hard to believe it's been two years. Rest in Peace. You are not forgotten.

Ofc. J. Furman
Schererville PD 191 (Former Gary PD 1462)

August 11, 2009

"Big Ben" you will never be forgotten! My days at the acadamy with you will always be remembered. My prayers and wishes go out to your family and your kids that you loved so much. It was a pleasure to be your friend! You are an inspiration!

Ptlm. B. Hadu 05-164
friend

September 13, 2008

Remembering Patrolman Wilcher today. He is not forgotten!

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

August 12, 2008

To Patrolman B.J. Wilcher and his loved ones:

On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with your family members who call you beloved. I am so touched by their loving reflections for you. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.

B.J., you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, B.J.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service B.J. gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 12, 2007.

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

Anonymous

August 12, 2008

To the family, friends and fellow officers in the Gary Police Department. Just writing to let you all know that Officer Wilcher has not been forgotten.
May he rest in eternal peace as he watches over us from Heaven. Gone but not forgotten.....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

August 12, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this first anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten.

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

August 11, 2008

BJ - our Gentle Giant,

It almost a year and still I find myself seeing someone and for a fast moment excited that it's you. It doesn't seem right that you are gone...Time is supposed to heal and it seems this is harder than most to come back from. Your group of friends miss you bro.

We are proud of all you accomplished in the force - knowing that there was no other way you would have rather passed than in the line of duty. We know you were out there to save lives - and who knows what would have happened that night had the man you were after not caught.

Your boys grow strong and your family is amazing. Always holding you close and continuing on in your memory.

Continue to watch over us as you always have...

Missing the Good Times,

Jme

Jme Hinton
Merrillville, Friend of BJ

August 9, 2008

To those of you who are reading this and did not have the pleasure and honor to meet Ben; much less work with him, I am sorry as you missed an opportunity to meet one of the best the law enforcement had to offer. The world is truly a worse in his absence.

Ben was a man of great stature and an even bigger heart. With a drive to accomplish all that he wanted, which was overshadowed only by the love for his family, his fellow Officers and possibly the love of the job.

It's fastly approaching a year since he has left us and all though they say "Time will heal all wounds," it seems some heal faster than others.

Every time I go 10-42 I say a prayer for you. Until we meet again.

Ofc. J. Furman
Schererville P.D. 191
Former Gary P.D. 1462

Ofc. J. Furman
S.PD. 191 (Former Gary P.D. 1462)

June 28, 2008

"Titles of honour add not to his worth, Who is himself an honour of his titles." John Ford

It was an inspiration and honor to have known a person like you. It's a great loss to law enforcement to lose such a kind, compassionate, and understanding officer. You will be missed, but never forgotten. You have forever burned your memory in all of us who had the honor to meet a man like you. You are an example of the character we should all strive for. Rest easy, my brother, we have the watch now.

Deputy Patrick Clennon
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ILEA 05-164

March 31, 2008

Rest in peace, we won't let you be forgotten.

PN and FF

January 14, 2008

I was a friend of "Big Ben" as we referred to him at the Academy. I stood in front of him during our academy class and am sorry for his loss. I appreciate the time I knew Ben and hope the best for his family.

Officer Rick Seconds
Indianapolis Airport Police, same graduating class

January 11, 2008

Charges dropped against man in crash that killed patrolman

Posted: Jan 8, 2008 02:25 PM EST


CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) - A judge has dropped charges against a Gary man who sparked a police chase in which an officer died in a crash between two patrol cars.

Twenty-seven-year-old Bernard Watkins was released from the Lake County Jail on Monday. He faced a number of charges, including carjacking, in the August 12th crash that killed Patrolman Benjamin Wilcher.

Prosecutors said they were unable to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Two patrol cars crashed while chasing Watkins when one of the officers drove through a stop sign.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

January 9, 2008