Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We never knew Mr. Wilcher, however being Midwest neighbors heard the report on the Chicago news. I am deeply touched by the committment your officer had and the legacy he has already left behind. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your young family. Hold onto the good memories and cherish those children. They, along with your faith, and fellow officers will help you thru this time of uncertainty.

Shelly Kellums (Sis ISP Sgt. R. Miller)

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

August 13, 2007

YOU DIED PUTTING YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE WHILE ENROUTE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS. GODSPEED TO YOU OUR FALLEN BROTHER. MAY THOSE THAT KNOW YOU REMEMBER, AND THOSE THAT NEVER MET YOU UNDERSTAND...OFFICER BEN WILCHER YOU ARE A HERO TO ALL OF US THAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND.

TRP. KEVIN MURPHY, INDIANA STATE POLICE/LOWELL

SR. TRP. KEVIN MURPHY 6059
INDIANA STATE POLICE, DIST. 13

August 13, 2007

REst in peace Brother Ben, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs Okla. Police Dept.

August 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Wilcher family, Officer Wilcher's friends and co-workers at G.P.D. God Bless you sir for protecting the citizens of Gary, Indiana. You will not be forgotten our Brother in Blue.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

August 13, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 13, 2007

God bless the family of Ben. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Patrolman D. Rosenski
Gary Police Department

August 13, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU BENJAMIN, AND THANK YOU.

OFFICER ANDREW LAURINEC
HAMMOND IN, POLICE DEPT

August 13, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss. God bless you all at this most difficult time.

Karen
citizen

August 13, 2007

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER WILCHER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. TO OFFICER WILCHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

August 13, 2007

Rest In Peace, Officer Wilcher.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

August 13, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Wilcher. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement---Rockwall

August 13, 2007

Thank you, Officer Wilcher, for your service to the people of Indiana and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 13, 2007

My prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Wilcher. Never let his memory fade.
Rest In Peace, Brother.

Investigator Mike Bradford
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 13, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Wilcher,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort and carry you through this time of sadness and tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and understand.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your job is done.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

August 13, 2007

You're now in the arms of an angel called home by our Lord and Savior. Rest in peace Officer Wilcher. May God give your wife and children the strength they need during this sad time.

911 Dispatcher Maria Diaz
Irving Police Department

August 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Benjamin Wilcher and the men and women of the Gary PD. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyhills PD - Florida

August 13, 2007

To the family, friends and all personnel of the Gary Police Department:

On behalf of all the personnel of the City of Union City (California) Police Department, I extend our deepest sympathies to each of you in this time of tragic loss of yet another brother behind the badge.

May the God of all creation sustain each of you and may you be drawn closer to our Lord, who gives us everlasting peace and strength in such times of grief and mourning. Our prayers are with each of you at this time, and please know that your fallen comrade shall not be forgotten.

Police Chaplain Albert R. Valencia
Union City (California) Police Department

Police Chaplain Albert R. Valencia
Union City (California) Police Department

August 13, 2007

Officer Benjamin Wilcher may God extend his invitation to you to finally come home. The Roll Call has been completed and you have not answer. at this point in time you are released from your Tour of Duty and may you have eternal peace watching over all Police, FIRE, and EMS from this point on. I want to thank you for being one of the only officers that would pull up to a Prompt ambulance just to talk while we are sitting in your area. You will not be forgotten but truly missed.


To the family may god bless you in this time and help you through it. It was a pleasure to have known your son, brother, husband and father.

FIREFIGHTER/EMT RYAN BURGESS 3688
LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS FIRE / EMS

August 13, 2007

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains so he is never forgotten. Rest in peace.

Amanda Inzer Wife of Alan Inzer
EOW 01/25/07 Calcasieu Parish SO

August 13, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 13, 2007

Hearing about this horrible accident just breaks our hearts. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Thank you for your service, Officer Wilcher; you will NEVER be forgotten!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

August 13, 2007

It is a sad day indeed to loose another Officer. My heart goes out to all that Officer Wilcher touched and loved. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Officer Wilcher your time here has been served. Thanks is never enough considering what you have done for your people. Officer Wilcher is 10-7, Godspeed.

Wayne Malone
FOPA member / Jacksonville, Fl

Wayne Malone / civilian
FOPA member / Jacksonville,Fl

August 13, 2007

God Bless you friend, we all know thw most dangerous place for an officer is in the vehicle, on the road, on patrol. Keep watch over us Brother.

Officer W. J. Wakefield
Montgomery County MD Homeland Security

August 13, 2007