Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 13, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Benjamin Wilcher. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

August 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

PO RJL
SCPD NY

August 13, 2007

Dear Family of Officer Wilcher,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. What a tragedy for your family to have to endure. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your son/ husband was a hero. Each community around the nation should realize how lucky they are to have such courageous men & women as their protectors. We are grateful for Officer Wilcher's service.

We will be thinking of you in the days to come. We also lost a loved one, my brother, Officer Frank C. Denzinger, Floyd County Police Dept., New Albany, Indiana. He was shot & killed by a 15 yr. old on June 18, 2007. We still can't believe he is gone even though it's been 8 wks. today. Please know our thoughts & prayers go out to you.

You have probably already meet Eric Johnson of "Surviving Heroes". This is an incredible organization. They will help you get through these initial weeks, as they did our family. They are there for you. We pray you find comfort in your faith & in your loved ones.

Sincerely, Amy Denzinger Cook and family

Amy Denzinger Cook
Sister to Fallen Officer, Frank Denzinger, EOW 6/18/2007

August 13, 2007

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER WILCHER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, OFFICER WILCHER.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 13, 2007

Thank you for your service Officer Wilcher. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gary Police Department.

Patrolman Dan Young
Hammond Police

August 13, 2007

The Thin Blue Line

There is a line the color of the sky on a clear afternoon
There is a line the hue of the ocean on a bright sunny day
There is a line the purest shade of a newborn's eyes awakening for the first time
There is a line that protects us from harm in all we do
whether day or night
There is a line no one can penetrate no one can alleviate
There is a line made of those who choose to follow a calling many do not hear and still more do not comprehend
They choose to walk the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few but marked by so many And when one leaves this line they leave a legacy but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness but never a hole not in this line
This line that holds the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line
How sad to lose another officer. I guess we can't argue with God. He has a job for Officer Wilcher and we kjnow that officer welcher will never be harmed again, he will never have to worry about anything from now on. God will also be looking down and wrapping his arms about his loved ones to let them know he is near at this time of grief. There will be dark days ahead, but all will know God is near.
Canon City, Colorado
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

August 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

August 13, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Benjamin Wilcher, and the Gary P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Wilcher, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

August 13, 2007

Thank you for your service Officer Wilcher. My thoughts are with your family and young children in their time of need.

Sergeant
Parke Co Sheriff's Office

August 13, 2007

My prayers go out to Officer Wilchers family and loved ones. Special prayers go to the Lord for Officer Wilcher.
Cpl. James Combs

Cpl. James Combs
Wayne County Sheriff's Office

August 13, 2007

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Deputy Sheriff (RET)
St. Tammany Parish S.O.

August 13, 2007

God bless you and your family.

Det. David Iwaszko
Calumet City Police Department

August 13, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

TPR. COLLADO
FHP-MIAMI

August 13, 2007

Session 43 Mourns your loss and we will not forget our brother.

Zone 5 Academy
Schenectady, N.Y.

August 13, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

August 13, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 13, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Wilcher. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and fellow Law Enforcement Brother.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

August 13, 2007

i'm sorry

scott
no relationship

August 13, 2007

To Officer Wilcher's family, friends and coworkers you are all in my prayers as you face these troubling times. May God be with you and guide you.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 13, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Benjamin Wilcher as well as to the Gary Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Wilcher, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 13, 2007

I'll miss you buddy. You were always there when we needed you. It is hard to believe that you are gone. You will be missed by all of us on the Midnight Turn. I will always remember the good times.

Officer Deem
Gary Police Department

August 13, 2007

Thank you for your dedicated service.........rest in peace. You will never be forgotten!

Officer J. Lane
McKinney Texas PD former Suffolk Virginia PD

August 13, 2007