Maine State Police, Maine
End of Watch Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Reflections for Detective Benjamin James Campbell
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.
Lt. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD
April 10, 2019
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
April 10, 2019
R.I.P. BROTHER Campbell!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
April 10, 2019
What an outstanding Maine State Trooper you were. From your willingness to help the public to the good heart that you had for rescuing that fifth rabbit on a cold winter’s day, you were truly a law enforcement officer’s law enforcement officer. You will be missed by the folks of Maine.
Civilian Henry McCarvel
None
April 9, 2019
Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
April 8, 2019
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the MSP during this most difficult and tragic time......
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
April 8, 2019
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 8, 2019
Detective Campbell, your dedicated service will not go unnoticed by our ever loving God. He has prepared an abundant reward for you in a place where there will be no more tears nor pain, only eternal peace and joy. May He immerse you and your beloved family in His Divine Mercy, now and forever. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
April 8, 2019
"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
Powell, Wyoming
April 8, 2019
Requires in Pacem
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
April 7, 2019
Sorry for the loss of the LEO. We all lose so much when such is taken from us. May God give the family and fellow officers they worked with Peace and Strength to carry on.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
April 7, 2019
Rest in Peace Detective Campbell. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers for your Family both Blood and Blue.
Deputy Terri Albright
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
April 6, 2019
RIP, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a place for our defenders.
Please continue your watch over us.
Thank you for your service.
Our prayers to the family and department.
Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department
April 6, 2019
Survivors of the Shield NYPD honors and remembers the life , service and ultimate sacrifice of
Detective Ben Campbell
Sue mcCormack
Survivors of the Shield NYPD
April 6, 2019
God bless you Detective Campbell. Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Byron Jones, USA Citizen
April 6, 2019
Godspeed Detective Campbell. Sincere condolences to family, friends and fellow officers. My heart breaks for you.
Debbie Peek , USA Citizen
April 6, 2019
Rest on high. Keep watch over and protect your fellow officers. I am so sorry for his wife and young child for their loss.
Leslie Souve'
Brotherhood for the Fallen MA.
April 5, 2019
Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.
Reserve Police Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
April 5, 2019
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
April 5, 2019
God Bless you Detective Ben Campbell ❤️, Rest In Peace. We are so thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifice. We are so saddened by this terrible news!! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!
Kelly & Eddie King
April 5, 2019
My God Bless you Trooper Campbell and my he give your family and all your brothers and sisters in blue strength and help to get through this very difficult time . Thank you Trooper Campbell for your service. Rest In Peace . Our heartfelt condolences to you all .
Special Police Officer Art DeVre
Clark Police
April 5, 2019
RIP Detective Benjamin Campbell
Sergeant (Retired) Randall C McKiel
South Kingstown Police Department (RI)
US Army Military Police (E-4)
April 5, 2019
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Detective, Ben Campbell, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Detective makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 5, 2019
Detective Benjamin Campbell, may you rest in peace. To the family of Detective Campbell please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. No words will ever ease your pain, but this is a quote from Raymond Chandler that seems fitting:
“down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero; he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor—by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world.”
SS/A Peter Mador
Maine Drug Enforcement
April 5, 2019
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice Detective Campbell. Rest In Peace. My prayers for the Campbell family and the Maine State Police family.
Tom Williams, LADOT Retired
April 5, 2019
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