Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So sorry for your lose. Keeping you, your family, and your fellow officers in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise
Omaha citizen

May 27, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Patrolman James Bennett, and the extended law enforcement family of the Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 27, 2015

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

May 26, 2015

May the cowardly scum who murdered you face true justice, if not in this life, then in the next and may a relentless pursuit find them and bring them to that justice.

God Bless and may you eternally Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Kathryn Felts Family Member of Multiple
Family Member of Law Enforcement Officers

May 26, 2015

RIP our brother . It is not how you died that made you hero . It is how you lived your life that made you one. God bless you and your family .

Sergeant Yalcin Kiyar
NYPD (retired)

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace Patrolman Bennett

Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)

May 26, 2015

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

May 26, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

May 26, 2015

God Speed Officer Bennett. May God be with your family and your department during this difficult time.

Wife of Ret. PPD & CSO James Wilson
Alabama Middle Distict

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. COVER MY 6 FROM HEAVEN.

K9 Team Harrelson
Socorro PD

May 26, 2015

R.I.P. officer. Tragic loss to N.O.P.D. You will remembered in all our hearts.

Armed Officer Curtis Clark
J.A.G. Security

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency. HEROES NEVER DIE, God bless you Jim.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

May 26, 2015

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

Greg Williams, Officer (Ret)
California Highway Patrol

May 26, 2015

RIP Officer...Your duty is over...in memory of Officer Suzanne Kays

Civilian Mary Lawson

May 26, 2015

May God bless Deputy J. Davis and his family.

Dr. Richard J. Hoyer, (police Lieutenant Ret.)
President/CEO
Homeland Security Defense Coalition
Counterterrorism Training and Education

President/CEO
Homeland Security Defense Coalition

May 26, 2015

Rest Easy Brother.

Patrolman Steven Austin
Trenton Police Department

May 26, 2015

A good man. A good officer. A good friend sho always protected and always kept his promises. Always in my heart and my prayers.

SSG Diane Montoya-Felix
Dear Friend

May 26, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Sir. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May your family and the members of the Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Department be comforted during this time.

Special Agent
Veterans Affairs-OIG CID

May 26, 2015

May God give you rest.

Police Officer Timothy Dillon Retired NYPD

May 26, 2015

Terrible loss to the citizens of New Orleans. May God be with the family and friends of HANO Patrolman James Bennett. May God's Peace reign during this difficult time. And may justice bear forth on all that's responsible for our brothers death

Leutentant Cedric Smith
Mississippi Department of Corrections

May 26, 2015

RIP brother !! Prayers go out to his family, friends. and fellow officers.

Patrol / Narcotics Officer Jonathan Henr
Berwick Police Department

May 26, 2015

Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Patrolman Bennett. I ask our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Department during this difficult time. Thank you for 15 years of dedicated service to public safety.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.

May 26, 2015