Deputy Sheriff Allen F. Bennett Richland County Sheriff's Department South Carolina Saturday, June 20, 1953  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Deputy Bennett your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2008-04-28

As a small tyke, I slept warmly in my bed while you encountered the storm. God knows what happened to you and those responsible will be judged by him.

Allen, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we.

John 3:16

Only Bosco knows the pain...

Ret. Officer RB Wade
Richmond Va Police
2007-07-26

Thank you for your service to this country and the citizens of Columbia. Your disappearance and obvious death are examples of how evil some people can be --- they will pay for their sins one day! Thank you again for your brief career and brave sacrifice, sir.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
2007-07-18

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
2007-07-10

I hope that one day you are brought home and the people responsible are brought to Justice. Rest easy Brother.

Former Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia
2007-06-20

Deputy Bennett you are still a hero. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-06-20

Deputy Sheriff Bennett,
On today, the 53rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
Anonymous
2006-06-20

On May 4th of this year, a fellow Richland County Deputy Sheriff jointed you in the Kingdom of the Lord, my brother, Deputy Keith Cannon. May you both look down on all of your brothers in blue, especially your brothers in the Richland County uniform. God bless you Sir. Rest in peace always.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05
2005-06-20

Even though you were never found on earth, we know you soar with angels in Heaven.

Even though your killer/s were never judged on earth, they will be judged by the King of all men.

Godspeed Deputy Bennett

A South Carolina Brother

2004-11-30

06-20-03, BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.