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Detective Ben A. Harris

Port Arthur Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, August 16, 1923

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Reflections for Detective Ben A. Harris

Det. Harris,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Port Arthur.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 16, 2023

I hope and pray your assailants were at some point brought to justice and if not here on earth, they surely faced a higher justice in a different place at a later time. Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 16, 2020

Rest in Peace Police Detective Ben A. Harris. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Port Arthur, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray the scum who murdered you burn forever in hell.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 13, 2016

Heroes live forever, Detective Harris, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Port Arthur and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 16, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 22, 2013

Rest in peace, Detective Harris. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Port Arthur and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 16, 2012

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

August 16, 2006

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