Officer Down Memorial Page

to my uncle i never really got to know . I really wished I could have tell grandma, grandpa ,and grandpa miller ,and my dad I LOVE YOU ALL

robin miller
niece
March 14, 2010

Rest in Peace, Deputy Bentley. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
October 23, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
October 19, 2009

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 28, 2007

I was working in Northern California the day you left us but it shook me to the bone to know what happened.. Keep resting in peace Brother for you are not forgotten...God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.
October 19, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

This writer's opinion is that life in prison is life in prison, not ever eligible for parole

vandenberghe
nh
October 16, 2007

Hey Michael Jay, this is long overdue but it has been hard sometimes thinking of all of you who made the ultimate sacrifice. I know you are watching over us, well a few of us who are still in the fight. You are not forgotten and often we talk about the good times at the "Old KLEA". Peace be with you.

Senior Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office -- CA.
April 1, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Bentley, thank you for your service. Your murderer should never see the light of day again!

May you rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
August 24, 2006

Rest in peace brother, your work is done. May God bless your family. The sacrifice you have made does not go unnoticed, nor will you be forgotten.

PM
KCSD
May 17, 2005

Michael Jay,
You are forever in my thoughts. You were not only my brother, but also my best friend.

Larry Bentley
Kern County DA-Chief Inv.
January 24, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

October 19, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
September 7, 2004

Deputy Bentley....no fallen officer on the ODMP should be without a reflection. Thank you for your service & God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
March 13, 2004