Blossom Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, October 19, 1902
Reflections for City Marshal Ben J. Hill
Ben Hill was a relative of my Family on my mothers side. I have his marshalls badge and the newspaper article about his death.
Fire Capt. Glen Slay
Relative
November 27, 2011
Ben J. Hill was my grandfather. The father of my father, Floyd Herman Hill, who was 4 when Grandpa was killed. Thank you for including him on your Memorial Page. I have pictures of the memorials to Ben Hill, both in Austin and in Washington, DC. I have been to Blossom and saw the grove of trees where Grandpa was shot. I also visited with a man who was one year old when the killing happened. That man was a close friend of George Hill, brother of Ben's who was also a lawman for most of his life.
A relative of Ben J. Hill
Grandson
November 19, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 107th 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
Benjamin Joseph was my great-grandfather and his story is one often told in the family. My father, Benny Joe, is named after him and has done much research. The family name has also been carried on in my son, whom I named Benjamin. From everything I have read, Benjamin Joseph Hill was a well-respected man in Blossom and his death was a great loss to the community.
Kristi Hill
Benjamin's great-granddaughter
September 19, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.
This writer is pleased that justice was appropriately served on your behalf
Van Den Berghe
NH
October 16, 2007
Benjamin Hill was my great uncle. His brother was my great grandfather and replaced Ben in his capacity of town marshall of Blossom Texas after his demise. I have done a lot of research about Ben. He was by all accounts a good man who was taken early in his life. His death like so many other lawmen was taken needlessly. He is gone but definitely not forgotten.
Cheryl Hill House
great neice
August 29, 2006
You sacrificed your life in the line of duty. For that you shall be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace.
A citizen
October 19, 2004
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