Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I went to school with Robert. I can say that the world has lost a wonderful human being. Mrs. Bennett, my family is praying for yours. Your husband will never be forgotten.

amy

June 19, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bennett

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

June 19, 2004

What a tragedy...God bless the family of these fine Officers. What a great loss to the Birmingham PD. It is every officers nightmare to lose a comrade...I can't imagine losing 3 on one incident. I am glad to hear that the suspects were apprehended. Good job tracking, and safely taking into custody the monsters responsible.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time-
Buddy Linza, WJPD-Utah

Officer Linza
West Jordan Police (Utah)

June 19, 2004

It's so heartbreaking and hard to understand how someone could just take away a precious life. My heart and prayers go out to your family. To your wife and child, I know words are not much comfort and the pain is like a knife cutting in your soul but may God hold you in his arms and comfort you like only He can. And thank you Officer Bennett for your dedication to this city and to it's people. I am humbled by what your life stood for and May God watch over and protect your family always.

Stacie Robinson

June 19, 2004

I just want to convey my condolences to the family and friends of Officer Bennett in this time of unbelievable grief. I know you must be totally in shock over his senseless death, but please know that there are people out here praying for you that somehow you will be comforted and justice will be done. I, for one, don't often note my appreciation for the job police officers do in putting their lives on the line for us ordinary citizens. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. May he rest in peace in God's loving arms.

Pam

June 19, 2004

In His Arms
David Echols - 6-18-2004

They dedicated their lives
To protect and serve
A life not known for glamour
A life that requires steel nerves.

Their day had been rather typical
A day like many others,
Serving their public and city
Service alongside their brothers.

As their day winded down
They had just one more task
To serve one more warrant.
Who knew it would be their last?

Doing their best as they always did,
Shots rang out in vain.
Lying on the ground
Three officers had been slain.

Risking their lives is what they did,
Making peace for you and me.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For His children they shall be.

No greater love is there,
Than to lay down your life for your friends.
This is what these officers did
Until their final end.

The prayer of every officer
Is to go home at the end of their tour.
They have all gone to a new home now,
Resting in His arms for sure.

So Lord as you welcome them,
Into your Heavenly bliss
Please let Curly, Roger and Robocop know,
They will always truly be missed.

Dispatcher David Echols
Birmingham Police Department

June 19, 2004

To the Bennett Family,
No words can ever be enough to comfort you in your time of loss. However, may you fine peace in the knowledge that Charles is in a better place waiting for you to once again be together. May you always remember that Charles will always be there with you, watching you, and guiding you. He will live forever in your memory.
To officer Bennett,
I know you are in a better place brother, watching out of those of us still on watch.

Brother in Blue
Gwinnett County PD

June 19, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God had a reason for bringing Charles home. Don't lose your faith.
God bless.

June 19, 2004

On behalf on the officers and dispatchers, May god bless you. You are in our prayers.

Helena P.D. Al.

Lloyd.. Police dispatcher
Helena P.D. Al

June 19, 2004

i am real sry for what happend. if i could, i would go back in time and make sure that that didn't happen. i will always keep u in my prayers.god bless u all.

Brianna
don't have 1

June 19, 2004

Officer Bennett, the family, and the birmingham brothers in blue;

What can be left to say other than you and your brothers left us as true heros.
To the family.. you will get by with the grace of god and the memories that were left to you.
To our Birmingham brothers in blue.. Do not let their memories fade in vain!!

God Bless you all!!!!

Inv. Sgt. R.T. Furlong
Prattville P.D., Alabama

June 19, 2004

REST IN PEACE.

DISPATCHER
LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPT

June 19, 2004

I did not know Office Bennett personally, but I saw him in Wal-Mart or the grocery store and he always had a caring smile to share. Even though I know just like everybody else in this world that has to get up and do a tough day at the office. But every time I saw him he never failed to share his smile. I believe with all my heart that, that smile was a "Christian Smile". May God comfort you, Mrs. Bennett and your daughter too. Please make sure she knows that yes, her Daddy will be there to walk her down the isle.... Right there in her heart!!! I will always remember your family in our prayers!

Kristie from Gardendale

June 19, 2004

I just wanted to write this reflection for the three officers, their families and the entire police department for which they served. The town I live in has only lost 2 officers in it's 250 years, however, one of them was my father and I know how painful this time can be for everyone involved. I cannot imagine the pain of loosing all three at one time and I pray that God will watch over and bless your department and the families of these officers. They were wonderfully brave men.

A.N.G. Citizen
Christiansburg VA

June 19, 2004

My heart goes out to the family survived by Officer Bennett. I hope that his 4-year-old little girl will always know that her daddy is watching over her from a place where he can always protect her. I hope that Mrs. Bennett knows that the good people of this city are here to support her in anyway. I hope everyone that reads this will say a special prayer for this family, especially as Sunday is Father's Day.
Have peace in knowing that Officer Bennett is a hero, and I know in my heart that God has a very special place in Heaven for all heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
To the surviving officers: Be strong. Lean on each other for strength. Lean on this community for strength. We love you and thank you for everything you do.

Social Worker, Birmingham

June 18, 2004

Officer Bennett.

Thank you and may God bless you. Your daughter will someday know what a true American hero you are. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. You are home now and God will take care of you until you see your loved ones again in his beautiful kingdom.

June 18, 2004

I can't imagine your sadness. I pray for you and the other families that you will make it through these difficult times. Always remeber that his truth shall be your sheild.

Mrs. Williams

June 18, 2004

It is so hard for me to understand how someone can take another person's life! You and your fellow officers, who died along side of you, are such HEROS!!! May GOD bless each and every one of you , as well as your families and friends! Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts

Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer J

June 18, 2004

To the family of Officer Bennett, may God be with you in your time of saddness. You will be in our prayers.

Explorer Chaplain Mary S
Grapevine Police Department

June 18, 2004

My heart goes out to you in your hour of grief. You and your family will be in my prayers. Thank you for Officer Bennett being brave enought to protect the city of Birmingham. God Bless

Carol Otts

June 18, 2004

Im so sorry your worst fear has come true. My prayers for your healing

June 18, 2004

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown

THANK YOUR FOR PROTECTING US!
GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

Wade
Calera, AL

June 18, 2004

To the family of Officer Bennett my deepest sympathy. As a mother of two police officers, I pray daily for the safety and security of our men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep the rest of us safe. We are grateful for their bravery and thank God for these heros.
Nancy Ardrey Mayer
Charlotte NC

Nancy Ardrey Mayer

June 18, 2004

May God strengthen and comfort your family and fellow officers at this terrible time. Rest easy, Officer Bennett.

Special Agent Paul Munson
NC State Bureau of Investigation

June 18, 2004

This senseless act against the three brave officers of Birmingham PD causes us all in law enforcement to step back and realize how dangerous our jobs are...but do it anyway. Because if we don't form that line between the good and bad of society, who will? That line, so thin yet so precious, is so much thinner today with this loss.

I appreciate the passion these men held for the safety of their assigned beat. "No greater love" it has been said before. My heart breaks for the families, right here at Father's Day. May God provide His comfort for you during this time of great loss.

Semper Fi, Carry on.

Investigator T. Billingsley (S.W.A.T. Sn
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2004