Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Reflections for Police Officer Terry L. Bennett
Rest in Peace Brother
james oneill
NYPD
January 8, 2026
Officer Bennett,
Thank you so much for your service to the people of Washington D.C. Rest in peace. I'll pray for your wife, children, friends, loved ones and colleagues.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
January 8, 2026
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
January 8, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
RIP Brother..... My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time
LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
January 8, 2026
Rest Now Brother
Sgt. Donald Harvey -retired
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office-Az
January 8, 2026
Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service.
Retired Analyst & LT T.C. Brown
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Survivor
January 8, 2026
We mourn the loss of Officer Terry Bennett who put his life on the line every day to serve the public and protect the community around him. Bennett was not just a badge, but a brother, a father, a friend, a son, and so much more.
We pray for his family and his fellow officers. Officer Bennett gave his life protecting the people around him and for that we are forever thankful. Rest in peace.
MNTC
MNTC BPOC CLASS 26-01-12
January 8, 2026
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
January 8, 2026
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
January 8, 2026
My condolences to Officer Bennett's family. We honor the life of one who chose to Serve, and to Help. Please know that we are praying for you.
Chaplain J. Trent Boyd
Maine State Police; York Co. S.O.
January 8, 2026
RIP
Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
January 8, 2026
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
January 8, 2026
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Bennett. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Washington Metropolitan Police Department.
MDS Juan Romero Retied
Fairfax County Sheriff Office
January 8, 2026
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
January 8, 2026
Rest in peace brother Bennett.
Jesse Cook, Corporal - Retired
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division
January 8, 2026
Rest in Peace, sir!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
January 8, 2026
I am so very sorry for the loss of such a fine man. I pray that God will bring The Comfort to you all that only He can. From Georgia, praying for y’all.
Citizen RN Carmen Rigdon
None
January 8, 2026
God rest your soul, Officer Terry Bennett. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Investigator Christopher Port (Ret)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Division MAIT
January 8, 2026

