Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Life isn't fair sometimes and it's hard to make any kind of sense out of this. Thank you for your service - both military and law enforcement. Prayers for your family and all LEOs. Rest in peace, Officer Benner.

Jan
RR resident

May 27, 2015

RIP brother, thank you for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. God Bless you brother

Detective Albert Padilla
Chaves County Sheriff's Department, Roswell NM

May 27, 2015

Prayers of comfort for the family and thanks to the men and women in uniform who risk their lives to protect us.

Howard DeLaCruz-Bancroft

May 27, 2015

Keeping your family, friends, and felllow officers in my thoughts and prayers. Omaha has just gone through this. Community support is very important. As we are doing, Support Blue!!

Denise
Omaha citizen

May 27, 2015

What a tragedy, our thoughts and prayers for the officer"s family plus brothers and sitters in the force.

resident

May 27, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Nigel Benner, and the extended law enforcement family of the Rio Rancho Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 27, 2015

so sorry for the loss of this man who died protecting his community. May his loved ones find peace in this difficult time. God Bless.

Laura

May 27, 2015

PO GREGG BENNER MAY YOU R I P

MICHAEL D LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

May 26, 2015

R.I.P. Officer Benner, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Rio Rancho Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

May 26, 2015

All our family is standing with yours. Thank you for your service.

ACO Jucha
RR ACO

May 26, 2015

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Benner. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Karen
Rio Rancho Resident

May 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss My Prayers are with you all. Blessings

Jo Ann Ortegel
citizen

May 26, 2015

You did your duty to your Country, your Community, and to your fellow Officers. Rest In Peace. You gave all. And may God Bless your family, for they are the reason all of us fight.

Sheriff Jim Thomas, Ret.
Santa Barbara County, CA

May 26, 2015

Nigel,

I am blessed to have worked with you. As you know, our relationship didn't start off on the right foot but you proved yourself to me and I to you. I appreciate your commitment and sacrifice to serving our country and community with Dedication and Pride. You are a guardian of us all. You are a true hero!

Lt. John Ross
Rio Rancho Police Department

May 26, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE !!!!!!

patrolman
mt pleasant tn

May 26, 2015

I'm so sick of these stupid thugs, I'm praying so hard that this will stop..there is no morals to these thugs, I'm so sorry my heart is breaking for you and your family. Thank you for your Service and the ultimate sacrifice you gave. God bless you today and always! Praying the Lord will comfort your family and friends. In Christ I pray Amen...

Mrs Patricia Ledbetter
None

May 26, 2015

May you rest in peace brother. May the Lord watch over your love ones during their time of sorrow and throughout their lives. You will be sadly missed by the thin blue line.

Retired
Northwest Regional Police Department, PA

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Special Agent Mike Tamez
Kingsville Narcotics Task Force

May 26, 2015

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 26, 2015

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Rest in Peace Officer Benner & thank your for your service!

PST 709 Rachelle Hazen
Tucumcari Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center

May 26, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL.

May 26, 2015

May the animal who got away be caught and may both face true justice, if not in this life, then in the next. Thank you for your service on all fronts Officer Benner, you have my deepest respect and those you leave behind are in my prayers. So long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Benner and the Rio Rancho Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Benner, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

May 26, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2015