Kingsville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, November 4, 2021
Reflections for Senior Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys, Jr.
R.I.P My Brother.
Sgt. Kevin J Nielsen (Ret.)
South River
November 4, 2021
Such a horrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May you RIP eternally.
Rosie Hammond Wilson
Civilian/Retired Teacher
Harris County/Precinct 4, TX
Forever Grateful Survivor
November 4, 2021
I had the privilege and honor of working with Sherman while I was employed with the Kingsville Police Department from 2001-2011. He was a great husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and officer. He will be greatly missed.
#BenysStrong
Tony Gonzales - Lieutenant
Texas Attorney General - Law Enforcement Division
November 4, 2021
So sad & tragic, RIP. Well done thou good & faithful servant. May God bless and comfort your family, as well as your brothers & sisters with KPD.
Mike Nixon
High Point, NC Police Dept, Retired
November 4, 2021
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
November 4, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the family of Senior Officer Benys and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Kingston Police Department, Texas. May GOD give peace , comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother.
Chaplain Terry L. Longacre. MTPD (Retire
Red Rose Lodge FOP #16 Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania
November 4, 2021
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
November 4, 2021
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
November 4, 2021
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS
November 4, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
November 4, 2021
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
Captain E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety
November 4, 2021
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
November 4, 2021
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILYAND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY
REST IN GODS ARMS
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KE
None
November 4, 2021
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office
November 4, 2021
Thank you for your service, Senior Patrolman Sherman Benys.
I pray to see you someday in His Kingdom. Thank you for your service. My prayers of love and comfort to your wife and family, the Department and community. I am so very sorry we have lost you far too early in your life here.
God bless and rest you,
Kim
Kim Durham
Christina Giannone - Police Officer City of Davis
November 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Brother
Prayers for you and your family
Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
GOD BLESS
Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department
November 4, 2021
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
November 4, 2021
RIP Brother your service will not be forgotten!
Deputy Marshal
Las Vegas NV
November 4, 2021
Senior Patrolman Benys you are the embodiment of the man in the arena. Rest in peace.
Sergeant (Ret) Stephen Smith
Miami-Dade Police Department
November 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Senior Patrol Officer Benys. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benys Family and the Kingsville Police Department.
MIKE RAY
November 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Officer Benys. I pray God embrace his family, friends and coworkers during this trying time.
Marvin Ryals
Lieutenant-El Paso County Sheriffs Office, Cleat President
November 4, 2021
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
November 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Senior Patrol Officer Benys. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benys Family and the Kingsville Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
November 4, 2021
Rest In Peace and may God bless your friends and loved ones in this time of need. You will be missed by all you touched in your 19 years of walking that “Thin Blue Line”.
Detective Oliver Worley
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office
November 4, 2021
You will be missed my dear friend. Rest in peace brother.
Cmdr Mike Tamez
Nueces County District Attorney's Criminal Interdiction Unit
November 4, 2021
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