Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny...I was so sad to hear of your loss. I remember you from Oceanside area. We would work DUI Sweeps together and have a blast...I remember your jokes use to make me laugh so hard... All you wanted to do was fly... You were so happy when you got orders to Air Support...My prayers are with you and your family. I will miss you..Take care Danny, Rest in Peace..

Det. TJ Dunn
Oceanside Police

May 10, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

May 10, 2010

Rest in peace and watch over us while we continue to fight the good fight; Condolences to Officer Benavides' family and friends.

K. Brock, Officer #18129
CHP

May 10, 2010

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

May 10, 2010

God bless the family of Officer Danny Benavides and to all the brave members of the California Highway Patrol for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper II
New Jersey State Police

May 10, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Benavides and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Benavides for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

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

May 10, 2010

Rest In Eternal Peace Officer Dan Benavides. Your memory will live on in the hearts and lives of those you so honorably served. Our prayers go with the family and friends at this time.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

May 10, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the California Highway Patrol. To Officer Benavides’ family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace be with you during this tragic time. Your hero will never be forgotten.

Rachel Watson
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

May 10, 2010

RIP Officer Danny Benavides.

My condolensces to your wife, daughter, parents and the rest of your family and friends. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

Family of a Fallen Officer
CHP

May 10, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 10, 2010

"In the Simple Performance of Duty"

In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.

In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.

In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did,
In the simple performance of duty.

By

Sergeant O. R. Thomasson D0262
Civil Section Supervisor

Lt.S.P.Lapsley
Clayton Police Department N.C.

May 10, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

May 10, 2010

On behalf of the 6,192 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Benavides family as well as the members of the California Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

May 10, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Pilot Officer Danny Benavides, and the California Highway Patrol. 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 Benavides, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Pilot Officer Benavides. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the daughter of Officer Benavides, know that her Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Benavides. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 10, 2010

The families of 1199 Inc. would like to express our sorrow for Pilot Officer Danny Benavides . We want to thank you Officer Benavides for your dedication and service. Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family, friends, and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. God's speed Officer Benavides. Ten ten your shift is done.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill Imperial Valley
1199 Inc. For fallen officers

May 10, 2010

My words could never say enough. You will be missed and always remembered. Thank you for you service. I wear my badge with pride because of men like you. Rest in peace brother, we've got it from here. You've done your duty and answered the call, let us carry the torch now.

Anonymous

May 10, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir........

Offc. Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worrth Texas PD

May 9, 2010

Danny,

Rest in peace brother! My sincere condolences go out to your family and friends. Although our paths have not crossed since the academy (CTC 3-96), be assured that you will never be forgotten.

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

May 9, 2010

May god watch over your family, rest in peace.

Sr. Deputy Sheriff Rodolfo L. Moreno Jr
Imperial County Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2010

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. G.T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)g

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

May 9, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Invetsigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

May 9, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

May 9, 2010