GREGG ANTHONY "NIGEL" BENNER

Final Flight on May 25, 2015

Gregg Anthony "Nigel" Benner, USAF (Retired)

October 08, 1965  - May 25, 2015

Benner, Gregg Anthony "Nigel", Age 49, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born in Clinton, OK. on October 8, 1965, to John and Glenda (Pretty) Benner. Gregg is survived by wife, Julie Ann Benner; two children; three step children. Services are pending and will be announced.

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Officer Nigel Benner was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Pinetree Road and Southern Road at approximately 8:15 pm.

After making contact with the two occupants the vehicle fled and Officer Benner pursued it a short distance before it stopped again in the area of 900 Pinetree Road SE. One of the subjects opened fire on Officer Benner, wounding him, before fleeing again.

Officer Benner was transported to UNM Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

One of the subjects was arrested by members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office later in the night. The other subject remains at large.

Officer Benner was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Rio Rancho Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and three stepchildren.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Police Chief Michael Geier

Rio Rancho Police Department

500 Quantum Rd NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Phone: (505) 891-590

RIP Brother! Thank you for your service and dedication

Sgt Joe Hughes (Retired), East Baton Rouge Sheriff

May 27, 2015

The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Benner.

Penny Meier, DeKalb Police Department

May 27, 2015

Thank you for your service Officer Benner, R.I.P

Thomas Speakman, Citizen

May 27, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to Officer Benner's family, friends and work colleagues. May his spirit be as one with the universe. R.I.P.

Retired Senior Constable of Police, New South Wales Police Force, Australia

May 27, 2015

God bless the rich and powerful official family Gregg " Nigel " Benner . Strength and honor!

Fernando "Eagle" de Sousa, Court of the State of Maranhao - Brazil - South America

May 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall and deployed a few times with Nigel. He was always a positive influence, great guy. RIP Nigel.

SSgt Heith Vierow, USAF (separated)

May 27, 2015

Officer Benner, thank you brother for your service. May God comfort and bless the family this HERO leaves behind. Rest easy brother.

Deputy, TN

May 27, 2015

....the watch is over for Gregg. He served us well and paid the ultimate price. May Gregg find peace everlasting.

Special Agent (Retired), Bureau of ATF, San Franacisco, CA

May 27, 2015

Rest in peace Brother Nigel, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. Son of G truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired), Sand Springs OK PD

May 27, 2015

Rest in Peace and may God give comfort to your family

Police Officer Timothy Dillon Retired NYPD

May 27, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired), Mobile County Child Support Enforcement, Mobile County, Alabama

May 27, 2015

You will not be forgotten my brave brother.

Lt. Jayson Peppas, Alma Arkansas P.D.

May 27, 2015

God bless you, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be truly missed. Thank you for your dedication and service to all of us.

Kim Shelby, Citizen

May 27, 2015

RIP Officer Benner. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to LE and to our nation in the USAF. May God be with your Family.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays, Virginia State Police

May 27, 2015

Thank you sir....for the times you came out to file a report when our building was vandalized, for always being cheerful, going the extra mile, saying hi when we passed, protecting our community and making it a safe place to life. It's officers like you, who make our community worth living in. Rio Rancho lost a protector and angel to Heaven...with a beautiful english accent. Your watch is now over. Rest in Peace Nigel. You will be missed in our community.

Madeline, City of Rio Rancho-Parks & Recreation Department

May 27, 2015

I'm am truly sorry for this needless loss. Ofcr Brenner served the USAF and the Police Force well. My deepest condolences to his fellow officers, friends, family and anyone else that knew him. Thank you for ALL your service. RIP my brother. (I didn't know you, but I'm a former(retired) USAF helicopter Crew Chief too.

MSgt(ret) David J. Eisler, Retired USAF

May 27, 2015

My friend, we returned from the Red River motorcycle rally and faced the biker gangs together this weekend only to return to regular duty on memorial day and you met the coward that took your life. I am truly blessed to have met you and been your friend. Today I am very sad to have lost my friend Nigel, who I had to watch clinging for life as I felt so helpless at the scene. I know I will see my friend someday again in Heaven. May God be with you and your family!

Mark Campos, Rio Rancho Police Department

May 27, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our prayers will be with your family.

Officer Wayne Scholl, Wichita, KS Police Department

May 27, 2015

Thank you for brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980, Prince George's County Police Department

May 27, 2015

Officer Benner, I am sorry to have heard about your tragic death. I grew up around that area and to hear of something so senseless happening in what I consider my home town. Thank you of your many years of service to the United States and the citizens of the City of Rio Rancho.

Cpl. K. A. Orbinati, USMC (Vet.), Former Corrections Officer, Regional Correctional Center, Albuquerque, NM, Son of a Retired Police Officer

May 27, 2015

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THE RISK OUR OFFICERS ACCESS THIS NATION TAKE BUT I DO. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHRISTOPHER VIGIL RETIRED SOLDIER/FIREF, U.S. ARMY/ LAS VEGAS N.M. FIRE DEPT.

May 27, 2015

Life isn't fair sometimes and it's hard to make any kind of sense out of this. Thank you for your service - both military and law enforcement. Prayers for your family and all LEOs. Rest in peace, Officer Benner.

Jan, RR resident

May 27, 2015

RIP brother, thank you for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. God Bless you brother

Detective Albert Padilla, Chaves County Sheriff's Department, Roswell NM

May 27, 2015

Prayers of comfort for the family and thanks to the men and women in uniform who risk their lives to protect us.

Howard DeLaCruz-Bancroft

May 27, 2015

Keeping your family, friends, and felllow officers in my thoughts and prayers. Omaha has just gone through this. Community support is very important. As we are doing, Support Blue!!

Denise, Omaha citizen

May 27, 2015

What a tragedy, our thoughts and prayers for the officer"s family plus brothers and sitters in the force.

resident

May 27, 2015

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Nigel Benner, and the extended law enforcement family of the Rio Rancho 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

So sorry for the loss of this man who died protecting his community. May his loved ones find peace in this difficult time. God Bless.

Laura

May 27, 2015

PO GREGG BENNER MAY YOU R I P

MICHAEL D LONG, NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

May 26, 2015

R.I.P. Officer Benner, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Rio Rancho Police Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and may God keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E Barth, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

May 26, 2015

All our family is standing with yours. Thank you for your service.

ACO Jucha, RR ACO

May 26, 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

Rest in peace Officer Benner. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Karen, Rio Rancho Resident

May 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss My Prayers are with you all. Blessings

Jo Ann Ortegel, citizen

May 26, 2015

You did your duty to your Country, your Community, and to your fellow Officers. Rest In Peace. You gave all. And may God Bless your family, for they are the reason all of us fight.

Sheriff Jim Thomas, Ret.

Santa Barbara County, CA

May 26, 2015

Nigel, I am blessed to have worked with you. As you know, our relationship didn't start off on the right foot but you proved yourself to me and I to you. I appreciate your commitment and sacrifice to serving our country and community with Dedication and Pride. You are a guardian of us all. You are a true hero!

Lt. John Ross, Rio Rancho Police Department

May 26, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE !!!!!!

patrolman, mt pleasant tn

May 26, 2015

I'm so sick of these stupid thugs, I'm praying so hard that this will stop..there is no morals to these thugs, I'm so sorry my heart is breaking for you and your family. Thank you for your Service and the ultimate sacrifice you gave. God bless you today and always! Praying the Lord will comfort your family and friends. In Christ I pray Amen...

Mrs Patricia Ledbetter, None

May 26, 2015

May you rest in peace brother. May the Lord watch over your love ones during their time of sorrow and throughout their lives. You will be sadly missed by the thin blue line.

Retired, Northwest Regional Police Department, PA

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Special Agent Mike Tamez, Kingsville Narcotics Task Force

May 26, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo, Federal Air Marshal Service

May 26, 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."

Rest in Peace Officer Benner & thank your for your service!

PST 709 Rachelle Hazen

Tucumcari Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center

May 26, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer, Martin Co. Sheriff, FL.

May 26, 2015

May the animal who got away be caught and may both face true justice, if not in this life, then in the next. Thank you for your service on all fronts Officer Benner, you have my deepest respect and those you leave behind are in my prayers. So long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone. God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

May 26, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Benner and the Rio Rancho Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Benner, for your service.

Administration, National Police Wives Association

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 Officer Benner. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret), Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 26, 2015

Praying for your family as they will miss you so...We are thankful for Police Officers and we grieve with you like family, we are thankful for your service in the Military...our hearts ache to see this senseless tragedy...we pray all who are guilty will be caught and brought to justice--Godspeed.

Police Family, Former LEO, Former Fed Police

May 26, 2015

Sincere condolences go out to your family, friends and Rio Rancho police family. Thank you sir, for your service to our country and to the Rio Rancho community. May you rest in peace and may God bring comfort to your family.

MaryAnn & Bill Schaefer

Civilians

May 26, 2015

My son and I are saddened by this tragic and senseless crime. We have lived in Rio Rancho for 12 years, the shooting took place a block from our home. Officer Benner was one of the top cops in Rio Rancho. He believed in his community and cared for its people. He helped me just 2 months ago get my son back from his father and just 6 days ago came and checked on us. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, fellow RRDPS officers and this community. Glad they caught the man who murdered a great cop, veteran and man.

Monica, citizen

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace officer Benner. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

Officer Terry F. Zech (Ret), Veteran affairs police department Detroit Michigan

 May 26, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski, Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 26, 2015

Deepest condolences to the city, the Department and the family in the loss of the Officer.

William Tennant, NM Corrections Department

 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

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice, Patrol Officer (1979-1984), Greeley PD, Colorado

 May 26, 2015

Rest in peace. Prayers to your family and friends at this difficult time.

Detective B. Schaefer, Omaha Police Dept

 May 26, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to the department.

Nina Temmis, Felony Probation Officer, GA Department of Corrections

 May 26, 2015

IN MEMORY OF POLICE OFFICER GREGG “NIGEL” BENNER. To the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, three police officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner, of the Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Police Department; who was shot and killed in the line-of-duty, on Monday, May 25, 2015, while making a traffic stop in the area of 900 Pinetree Road SE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner. He died serving us. Help us never to forget him. Help us celebrate the life of Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their community. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their community.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths.

Now, Police Officer Gregg “Nigel” Benner, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

 In His Service,

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs, Retired Captain of Police of the Nashua NH (USA) Police Department

 Police Chaplain of the Merrimack NH (USA) Police Department, Senior Pastor of “The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry”

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, Merrimack NH Police Department

 May 26, 2015

When Great Trees Fall

 Maya Angelou

 When great trees fall,

 rocks on distant hills shudder,

 lions hunker down

 in tall grasses,

 and even elephants

 lumber after safety.

 When great trees fall

 in forests,

 small things recoil into silence,

 their senses

 eroded beyond fear.

 When great souls die,

 the air around us becomes

 light, rare, sterile.

 We breathe, briefly.

 Our eyes, briefly,

 see with

 a hurtful clarity.

 Our memory, suddenly sharpened,

 examines,

 gnaws on kind words

 unsaid,

 promised walks

 never taken.

 Great souls die and

 our reality, bound to

 them, takes leave of us.

 Our souls,

 dependent upon their

 nurture,

 now shrink, wizened.

 Our minds, formed

 and informed by their

 radiance,

 fall away.

 We are not so much maddened

 as reduced to the unutterable ignorance

 of dark, cold

 caves.

 And when great souls die,

 after a period peace blooms,

 slowly and always

 irregularly. Spaces fill

 with a kind of

 soothing electric vibration.

 Our senses, restored, never

 to be the same, whisper to us.

 They existed. They existed.

 We can be. Be and be

 better. For they existed.

 Anna, Civilian

 May 26, 2015

Godspeed, Officer Brenner. Thank you for your service to our country and to your community. May the memory of your laugh, your gentle way and your caring heart live on in your children and grandchildren. And during this so tragic time, may your wife and family find comfort in the tremendous support from your family in blue. Go rest high on the mountain, Officer Brenner.... Gone but never forgotten.

Retired, Civilian Operations Supervisor, Farmington, NM Police Dept

 May 26, 2015

May God bless his family and friends with peace, comfort and acceptance during this difficult time.

Beverly Sadler Majkut, Citizen

 May 26, 2015

Rest in peace my brother

Po Buzzanca 3323, suffolk county police long Island., NY

 May 26, 2015

Nigel worked with myself and my deputies this past weekend for our annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally. You couldn't help but like him instantly. He was clearly loved by his fellow officers. Our prayers are with the family and the Rio Rancho Police Department. Thanks Nigel...for everything.

Marshal David Smith, Red River Marshal's Office

 May 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Gregg Benner during this difficult time. My they find comfort and support from those around them. My God help heal their aching hearts. Rest in peace, Officer Benner.

Gail M. Pabst, Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

 May 26, 2015

R.I.P. Brother.

Inv. Bowman, Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC

 May 26, 2015

To the family ...So very sorry for your tragic loss...prayers and support surround you! Many blessings to you in your time of grief.

Rev. Dr. Zoli Althea Browne, Civilian support

 May 26, 2015

Always with a smile and a handshake a every meeting with him; Nigel was the quintessential positive role model for younger officers, and the epitome of a proactive police officer. He will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace, brother.

SRO Ray O'Lesky, RRPD

 May 26, 2015

May you rest in peace Officer Benner. Thank You for your service in the Military and as a Police Officer. Thoughts and Prayers being sent to your family and fellow Officer's of the Rio Rancho Police Department.

Chief Dale A Ruff, Sanford Police Department-Colorado

 May 26, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Benner

Officer Joseph Bresette, Galesville Police Department (WI)

 May 26, 2015

My deepest and sincerest condolences to all of the loved ones of our brave Officer Benner who is with our Lord. May The Lord cover all of you with a blanket of peace in this your time of need. The Lord hath prepared him a room which he is occupying at this very moment. Our beloved Officer Brenner will be missed, but we all know that there will come a day when we all shall be together again in the presence of our Lord Almighty. As Officer Brenner dons his white robe, we shall ensure that his legacy lives on from generation to generation! May The Lord continue to be with you. May The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace, Amen.

Deanna A. Romano-Parisi-Nichols, An Officer Family

 May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Benner. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benner Family and the Rio Rancho Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired), Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

 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

RIP Brother

Career Officer(Ret.) Victor Agosto, Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

 May 26, 2015

Nigel was a hard working, devoted officer. For someone his age I was amazed at his zest for police work. Every day at roll call he was like a kid ready for summer break, ready to be unleashed upon the world. Nigel would work twice as hard as the rookies, without much flair about him...he was just doing his job. I will never forget you going 54 in the "car park" at Walmart, or responding to dispatch with a "cheers." I will never forget riding ATVs together for the department. You were a good friend and I will never forget you brother. I know with you, Anthony and Germaine watching over us that we will NEVER WALK ALONE! Watch over us and protect us while we continue on down here!

Officer, Seattle 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 Rio Rancho Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief Steven Marshal,  Washington, NH. Police Department

May 26, 2015

God Speed Sir. May God be with your loved ones, your department and your community. Thank you for your bravery and your service.

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

May 26, 2015

God bless Officer Benner's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service and sacrifice brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry

Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother

Herbie Buck, Ret. Officer, NYSDOCS

May 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you. NF!

private citizen

May 26, 2015

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

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

May 26, 2015

We join with others to ask the God of peace to bring comfort to the family of officer Benner. We ask God to minister the department and his fellow officers.

Chaplain Bill Upton, Tooele City PD

May 26, 2015

Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with the family and the community in this time of mourning.

First Responder Barbara Rado, Presbyterian

May 26, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. God Bless.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

May 26, 2015

Officer Benner, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert, Town of Chester Police Dept

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Benner! You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!, Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service to America and to your community, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Benner during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Sr. Ptlmn (Retired) Donnie Meaders, Wewoka (OK) Police Department

May 26, 2015

Thank you for your service and dedication to your Nation. Your name will never be forgotten. I pray God's blessings over your family during this difficult tragedy, and I pray Justice will be served in your name. Sending love from Southaven, MS.

C/SSgt Seth Bonetti, U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC

May 26, 2015

A sad, but sincere thank you Officer Benner, for your law enforcement and military service. May God bless and be with you, your loving family and those who were touched by your life, and the Rio Rancho Police Department. May you rest in heavenly peace, Sir!

SA Charles McNichols [CID, Retired], U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

May 26, 2015

Thank you Officer Benner for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of New Mexico. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

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

May 26, 2015

I'm so very sorry this happen to your family ..

carolyn knight, none

May 26, 2015

My condolences to his family. I hate this type of news more than any news . It's always the good people that pass trying to help others. I hope & pray for his family for the strength to get thru such a horrible time.

Michael R.Castle Sr., none

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother. May God be with your family, friends and Department

Patrolman Steven Austin, Trenton Police Department

May 26, 2015

Another Officer shot and killed. My heart is again broken. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Family, Friends, Community and the Rio Rancho Police Department for their loss. Thank you for your Heroism and may you rest in peace Officer Benner. God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito, Texas

May 26, 2015

Thank you Officer Bennett for your Service. To all who knew and loved him I pray for your strength and the Peace which passes all understanding. Heroes are in our hearts forever! Grateful to ALL who had the Courage to Serve and made " The Ultimate Sacrifice!"

Rest In Peace!

Kaye Bills, Caring Private Citizen

May 26, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Officer Benner and we will be praying for you all!

Darlene Newton, friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2015

Officer Benner, May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.  We will see you again dear Sir. Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family. Greater Love Hath No Man....Prayers for all involved.

Kristi, Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter, Federal Bureau of Investigation, E.O.W. 8/9/79

May 26, 2015

May the surviving family and agency personnel be comforted. These are extremely challenging times for law enforcement. God bless Officer Benner and his family.

Chief Newt Schaeffer, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Memphis, Tn.

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace. Your service will never be forgotten.

Police Recruit Daewoong Lim, MPDC

May 26, 2015

RIP Officer Benner-when in God's name will this insanity stop!

Ret'd TCII Linda Ford, Greensboro PD Communications

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother. My prayers are with the family and RRPD.

Sgt.C.M.Wood-retired, Catawba County Sheriffs Office, North Carolina

May 26, 2015

Sad. Rest in Peace Brother.

Brian Sullivan, Cpl. (RET), Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 26, 2015

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret), Indianapolis Police

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose, Laramie PD, WY

May 26, 2015

RIP Officer Benner and thank you for your service. Prayers to you and your family (and your LE family). Police lives DO matter.

Dawn Gorrell, Concerned citizen

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Benner. I ask our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Rio Rancho Police Department during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country and your community. God's speed.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh, Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

May God give you peace in heaven

Police Officer Timothy Dillon Retired NYPD

May 26, 2015

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR, Team Texas

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace.

Detective Sergeant John Valdez

Los Lunas Police Department

May 26, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER, NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

May 26, 2015

Officer Gregg "Nigel" Benner...may God bless you and your loved ones.

(Former) Officer David Williams, State of AZ Dep't of Liquor Licenses & Control

May 26, 2015

Thinking of your family, and your friends. So sorry to have read this.

Melanie Rowley, Have friends who are LEO's.

May 26, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy, Union PD, NJ

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother.

Retired Police Officer, NYCPD

May 26, 2015

Officer Benner, THANK YOU and your family for your sacrifice. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You!

Captain Gary Johnson (Retired), santa Fe Police Department

May 26, 2015

R I P my Brother Officer. This seems to be a daily occurrence. Police lives do matter. I just hope the shooter is captured quickly and he along with the other FRY.

Retired Detective -Dwight Mills, Anderson Indiana Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

God bless you Officer Benner, thanks you for your service. My prayers are with your family and your department.

Retired Sgt. John Gregg, Alexandria Police Dept. Alexandria, VA

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

God bless and keep your family. May He welcome you into the mansion He has set up for you in Heaven. We all mourn the loss of this hero.

Kimberly Peace Hill, mother to a Georgia Peace Officer

May 26, 2015

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain, Pittsburgh PD

May 26, 2015

Rest in Peace Sir. Thank you for your prior service to the country and your service and sacrifice you have made for your community. May your family and fellow officers of the Rio Ranch Police Department be comforted during this time.

Special Agent, Veterans Affairs-OIG CID

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace officer Benner. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I pray the lord comforts your family and your department. Your in the presence of the lord now, go in peace.

Fellow brother

May 26, 2015

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your law enforcement family. You will not be forgotten. You will always be honored.... Rest easy...

-Police Unity Tour - Team CSPD, "We Ride For Those Who Died", www.facebook.com/PUTCSPD , www.facebook.com/PUTCSPD Police Unity To, Coral Springs Police Department, FL

May 26, 2015

Nigel and I were deployed together in Afghanistan in 2009. He had a fantastic humor mixed with a somewhat British accent. Several of us played Spades at "half six" almost every night. Unless Motor GP or cricket was on...then card play was slow. Rest in peace, brother.

Major Heather McDaniel, USAF

May 26, 2015

Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.

Officer Yates, University of Southern Mississippi Police Department

May 26, 2015

Rest in eternal peace, Officer Benner, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers, Philadelphia Prison System

May 26, 2015

Very sorry for your loss, RRPD. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This makes 4 LODD notifications I have received today. Very sobering.

Civilian Supporter Josh J.

May 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Officer Benner. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ, SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF, STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

May 26, 2015

RIP BROTHER! A FINAL SALUTE TO YOU!

Stephen Bruet PPO II, NC Department of Public Safety

May 26, 2015

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley, Mishawaka, IN police

May 26, 2015

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