Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective James Michael Lett

Benton Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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Reflections for Detective James Michael Lett

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. "In valor there is hope."

Recruit N. George
Albany County Sheriff's Public Safety Institute Session 6

November 22, 2023

Thoughts & prayers to your family , friends & colleagues ,. Thank you for your service & ultimate sacrifice . Godspeed

Patrolman Robert p Colburn
Boston pD

November 22, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Detective Lett.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

November 22, 2023

Detective James Michael "Mike" Lett, I am so very sorry that you lost your life in performance of your duty. I thank you for your service to both law enforcement and in our military. You led a life of service to all of us. May God Bless your family and friends and help them grieve. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

November 22, 2023

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

November 22, 2023

Rest in peace, braveheart. There is a special place in heaven for heroes--you will be there.

Patricia Harrison

November 21, 2023

Thank You For Your Service Detective Lett. My condolences to his Family, Friends and colleagues.

Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR

November 21, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective James Michael "Mike" Lett and the extended law enforcement family of the Benton Police Department, Arkansas.



End of Watch Tuesday, February 6, 2018.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 21, 2023

REST IN PEACE DETECTIVE LETT. MY PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. GODSPEED BROTHER.

INV. RICH WYNN, Ret.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT, ILL.

November 21, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Detective James Michael "Mike" Lett and the extended law enforcement family of the Benton Police Department, Arkansas.



End of Watch Tuesday, February 6, 2018.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 21, 2023

Rest in Peace Detective Lett. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lett Family and the Benton Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

November 21, 2023

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

November 21, 2023

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

November 21, 2023

Detective Lett, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Benton Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 21, 2023

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms.

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

November 21, 2023

Detective Lett,

I'm saddened to hear of your loss. I want to thank you for your service to our nation, as well as for your service to the communities you served in law enforcement. You have impacted many lives and have enriched the lives of those who knew you and worked with you. I will pray for your family, friends, loved ones, and colleagues. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

November 21, 2023

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

November 21, 2023

Heard nothing but great things about Detective Lett. He came to my police academy and taught a class. He was full of laughter, passion, morale, and love for the entire class. It was a pleasure being able to meet a man as great as him.

Officer James Wills
Benton Police Department

November 21, 2023

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

November 21, 2023

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

November 21, 2023

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

November 21, 2023

Rest in Peace, Detective!

Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

November 21, 2023

Rest easy my brother. Your blue family will watch after your blood family. We will press on just as you would have told us to. Nothing will fill the void you’ve left but your teachings and presence will forever be seen and felt in those of us still there. We’ll take it from here sir.

Captain Eric Haworth (Benton AR)
Benton Police Department

November 21, 2023

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

November 21, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

November 21, 2023

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