Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scotty,

Proverbs 28:1 KJV
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

It’s been 33 years and it’s still just as fresh as that night…

Lee

Former Deputy Sheriff Lee Huddleston
Scotty Bennett’s first partner

April 15, 2024

Hey Scotty
It’s been a little while but I think of you often. I wonder what you are doing in Heaven these days since your Mom and your Brother Tommy have Joined you. Hope your still hanging out with Dad some. Hey would ya hug Jesus real Sweet and hard for me and tell him I Love him and I can’t wait to see him? Thanks. You are missed Brother but I would never want you too come back here for even a moment! That would be Crazy Cruel of me my friend because I know where you dwell today. Please tell my Dad I Miss and Love him so and I Cherish the day I See him again. I hope y’all are together along with Jesus and many other Loved ones when my time comes to Cross Over Jordan to Be Home.
Life here is still hard but I try to live in the moment. Not many people do that anymore. People are so mean and judgemental. Everyone wants to just throw you away if you don’t fit their mold but they want you to accept them and theirs just as it is - who really cares about what you want ? It’s all about what they think you need but they can’t even know what they need! So. God has to Be the Answer!!

Sisters-in-law
Sister by Relationship

January 15, 2020

Rest In Peace uncle scotty

Brandon
Nephew

April 26, 2018

I will never forget this day! Scotty Bennett was married to my sister Becky Baker and their daughter Kendra Lee was just a baby. He was a wonderful brother , my Dad Jerry Baker loved him like his own Son. He wasn’t an Angel that’s for sure none of us are we are only human but he had a tender heart.
My Granmother 3 years before this was dying from CHF and Scotty made the statement he wouldn’t make it to live to old age. I told him to stop saying that he said it’s true; God wants me to preach but I can’t so it’s ok I accept it.
I was attending Registered Nursing School, and was on my way to school on 4/15/1991 when I stopped for a snack and asi passed the newspaper stand I saw my Brother Scotty’s picture on the front page. I smiled and said what’s he done now? I will lock when I come out.
With a Dr Pepper and cinnamon roll I bought a paper read it through tears and sobs sitting on the curb. No phone, no way to call my Sister or Dad and Mom. I Just Broke Down for about an hour their. I didn’t go to school I went to my Dad’s and Mom’s my Sister , Niece and Brother Jerry Jr were there. His Funeral was Honorably done, as was his Grave side even in the rain. Tear of Angels of a life taken way so soon. I miss you Dear Scotty. Love always your Sis!

Sandra Baker Woods OBriant RN
Sister In Law

April 15, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Scotty’s friends and family today. Our whole community was impacted by your life and death. Your smiling face and outgoing personality is deeply missed. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten. I will never forget the sick feeling when your sister and I got the call. The guilt that I wasn’t working dispatch when the domestic call came in and the what-if’s still echo through my brain. My law enforcement career ended after I attained the much wanted patrol position. Now I’m a clinical social worker trying to make a difference at an earlier age to, maybe/hopefully, prevent future violence in adulthood. Prayerful that other officers may not have to suffer the fate you did.

Leah Jones-Junkersfeld-Evers

April 15, 2018

Officer Bennett- we're thinking of you on this day. Our prayers are always with you, your family, and your fellow officers. God bless

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

April 15, 2017

We miss you so much, Scotty! I will never forget that day and think of you often. Thank you for being my brother's very best friend! Thank you for always being so sweet, kind, and funny to his little sister. :) We love you and will NEVER forget you! I can't wait to see you again!

Larinda Foust Horton
Your best friend's little sis

April 15, 2014

Scotty, you know I hate this day more than anything. I think about you and your family often. You were such a good friend and I will never forget our time together. RIP my friend.

Cpl. Kevin Foust
Jonesboro Police

April 15, 2014

23 years ago today I lost you. My first love my hero my daddy. As I plan for my wedding I wish like crazy that you were just a call away (if only heaven had a direct line). I look into your grandsons eyes and know in my heart you are living through him and a piece of you is in each of your granddaughters. There is so much that you have missed that I silently wish you could have held my hand through all along not realizing you were there just as my angel. Although you were only here three short years of my life you are part of every decision I've ever made. I love you more than words could ever express and one day we will be reunited. Until then you will always be in my heart. I love you!

Daughter

April 15, 2014

Thinking of you today and many others. God bless you and your family. You will always be missed.

Lynn Schaffer Jacobs
Friend

March 14, 2014

To my long lost cousin, I was only 6 years old when you died but you showing me your handcuffs and police car is something I still remember. Today as a military officer, I recognize that the service brotherhood extends beyond combat, and so does the sacrifice.

Captain - USAF
Cousin

May 14, 2013

Scotty, this day has come again. I have been thinking about you and your family all day. Scotty I will never forget what we both went through that night. I will never forget you my friend, and how you touched my life. 22 years seems like only yesterday. Miss you buddy.

Cpl. Kevin Foust
Jonesboro Police Dept.

April 15, 2013

Scotty, as I remember you, I think about the jar of Blue Ice. We needed it after all the miles at Camden. Laughter was the best. We were better for knowing you.

PFC. J. Pruitt
AHP

August 4, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 16, 2012

Scotty, it has been twenty one years today since we lost you. I will never forget that night as long as I live. It does not seem fair sometimes that you had to leave us. I think about you often, and how you affected my decision to become a Police Officer. I hope to see you again some day my friend. Miss you buddy......

Cpl. Kevin Foust
Jonesboro Police Dept.

April 15, 2012

I remember spinning my car in circles for fun, on a wet parking lot in Pocahontas when Scotty pulled up and asked me to stop. Just five years older than I, he seemed "light-years" more mature. But it wasn't his maturity that impressed me so much as his professionalism (although I couldn't define it at the time). Over the next few months, I continued on my path, and he on his... hardly knowing or speaking to one another. But when the fate-full night came, I wasn't far away from the scene as Professionalism was suddenly defined. Scotty overcame fear, demonstrating bravery to protect his citizens and Kevin overcame even greater fear, demonstrating heroism to protect his friend.
Soon after, I had broken some traffic law and was "pulled over" by Kevin. I saw the pain and fear, still fresh in his eyes, and knew he had truly suffered a loss... BUT he did not quit. The mission was too important.
I was too embarrassed to look at him, but within a year, I started college again, graduated and for the last 15 years, have worked with juveniles and adults alike, in some form of law enforcement. Since then, I have encountered several harrowing experiences that I wasn't sure I'd survive, but the example set by Scotty and Kevin, reminded me that it was worth the risk. Thank you Scotty for your sacrifice, and thank you Kevin for your committment. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".

Officer Andy Simpson
2nd Judicial Circuit Court, Juvenile Division

May 12, 2011

Thinking of you today buddy. It has been 20 years today, and I will never forget what we went through that afternoon. You are truly missed Scotty.

Cpl. Kevin Foust
Jonesboro Police Department

April 15, 2011

Tomorrow will be 20 years since we lost you, it's unbelievable even after all these years. Wish so bad you were here to see your children, they have grown into such beautiful people inside and out just like you. It's amazing to see parts of you in each one of them, personality, smile etc. Everyone was blessed to have known and loved you. We all miss you deeply. Heaven got a good man..
With Love..

Becky Calcote
Family

April 14, 2011

I was a police officer in a town just 45 minutes away when Scotty was killed. Today, I serve as a Detective in Pocahontas, and we have on a wall the photos of all three officers killed in the line of duty.
I met Scotty just a few days before he was killed, and weeing his picture everyday reminds me to do all I can to stay safe on the job.

Detective Arvin L. Volner
Pocahontas Police Department

April 16, 2010

Hard to believe it's been 19 years since we lost you. You're sorely missed, my friend. RIP, 10.

L.M. Turner

April 15, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 15, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Bennett. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

Scotty,
I hate this day more than any other day of the year. I think about you often, and what we both went through on that day. You were a special person and my best friend, and I will never forget you. RIP buddy.

Cpl. Kevin Foust
Jonesboro Police Department

April 15, 2009

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 16, 2008

RIP Scotty.
I will always remember your sense of humor in school and your determination on the basketball court.

Mark Collier

January 6, 2008