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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #63995
08/07/2015 11:59 AM
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It's been reported on another site that he is now on SXM, and that his fellow police officers lined the road between the airport and the hospital.

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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #63996
08/07/2015 12:06 PM
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So very sad indeed. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family as they gain the strength to cope with this tragedy.




Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Barbara] #63997
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According to the link above, the ambulance wasn't even supposed to land on SXM until 12:20 but I'm sure that his fellow officers and the whole island is in shock.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: islandgem] #63998
08/07/2015 12:38 PM
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This is so very tragic. Both perpetrators should be charged with and convicted for homicide, and should never taste freedom again. Hopefully, the reward will result in the apprehension of the 2nd one. I'm very saddened and prayers go out to the family & friends of Officer Benjamin.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Biturbo] #63999
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It's so sad to hear this. Prayers to all involved. Something very serious must be done to combat this relatively new brazen type of crime on the island. Whatever it is should be named in his honour.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Biturbo] #64000
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Yes, I do hope the other person is caught and that some lasting reforms are undertaken.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64001
08/07/2015 02:42 PM
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It is not good news, folks. Sadly, Benjy is brain dead. Such a senseless act.

http://www.smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-ma...st-maarten.html


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: mannoman] #64002
08/07/2015 02:45 PM
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Yes, I posted that same link before. I haven't seen another update since then, but he was at the SMMC, as of the last update.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64003
08/07/2015 04:07 PM
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Yes, I do hope the other person is caught and that some lasting reforms are undertaken.


Looks like the Gov of SXM heard you.

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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: plequerre] #64004
08/07/2015 04:33 PM
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Load all these low life scum bags on a barge with their scooters , guns and send them out to sea . Let them fend for themselves ... When they run out of gas they can swim ...to no where ...

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: BGH] #64005
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Load all these low life scum bags on a barge with their scooters , guns and send them out to sea . Let them fend for themselves ... When they run out of gas they can swim ...to no where ...


+1.
But you can also read in a local newspaper an article developing all kinds of excuses for these thugs. Revolting!

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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64006
08/07/2015 04:42 PM
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The plane actually did come in at 12:20 so the officer I spoke with (everyone is very emotional so either he stated wrongly or I heard him wrong) & all the police were escorting the ambulance to the airport to pick him up & then they were all on the road as they brought him to the hospital. I watched & prayed for him as they passed Royal Palm. There were people all on the hill & many people then followed the police escort to the hospital. My very close friend was there & messaging me so I know this is a fact.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: plequerre] #64007
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They can load the person who wrote that article on the same barge .....it is time for the SXM Government to govern this country in the best interest of those law biding citizens and visitors of SXM . What are they waiting for ? The governments response is wonderful , but when will they act ?

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: BGH] #64008
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Sharon, Leslie or Jeff: Could you please let us know if there is a gofundme page or another way that we could make small donations to the family. I would very much like to find away to give back. Thanks.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64009
08/07/2015 05:57 PM
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Very sad indeed….and so senseless. I, too, wish they would ban all scooters. Besides being frequently involved in crimes, they are ridiculously ridden and dangerous. We hate them. Thoughts going out to Officer Benjamin and his family, friends, and loved ones.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: BGH] #64010
08/07/2015 05:58 PM
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From what I hear and have read, Officer Benjamin was a fine man and what happened to him is absolutely inexcusable and cannot be excused in any way or to any degree. I do not think Bibi was making excuses for the inexcusable - I think she was simply telling the story about the criminals to help explain the horrible problem that exists on the island with too many young men with nothing to do but seek and find trouble. I know that Bibi can be controversial with many, but I do not think the comments about her story are fair.

Re: Justice Minister announces efforts to curb crime [Re: Carol_Hill] #64011
08/07/2015 06:12 PM
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Daily Herald story As far as I'm concerned, I think they should ban scooters everywhere. The criminals seem to ALWAYS use scooters.


Lots of 'blaming the victim' here on the part of Justice Minister Richardson

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: smalbany] #64012
08/07/2015 06:33 PM
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None has been formed yet that I know of. If anyone forms one please let me know; I'll put it in SXM Weekly News and in social media on sites with around 45,000 followers.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Snorkeller] #64013
08/07/2015 06:46 PM
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From what I hear and have read, Officer Benjamin was a fine man and what happened to him is absolutely inexcusable and cannot be excused in any way or to any degree. I do not think Bibi was making excuses for the inexcusable - I think she was simply telling the story about the criminals to help explain the horrible problem that exists on the island with too many young men with nothing to do but seek and find trouble. I know that Bibi can be controversial with many, but I do not think the comments about her story are fair.


This poor SXM police officer killed in the line of duty by these 2 scumbags also faced very difficult times at the beginning of his life and yet, despite the difficulty, he worked hard and made it.
Furthermore I do find it revolting to publish this kind of article the same day the police officer is declared brain dead.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: SharonfromSXM] #64014
08/07/2015 06:59 PM
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Sharon--I'm sure everyone is just besides themselves and not hearing or thinking clearly.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64015
08/07/2015 07:18 PM
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Such a heartbreaking and senseless thing to happen.

My deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to all his family, friends and co-workers. And to all the people of the island, my heart aches for you having lost something so good at the hands of something so evil. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64016
08/07/2015 07:29 PM
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As I said, the entire SXM community is in a deep state of shock and sadness. This should never had happened. Office Benji is one of the good guys and these thugs have no value of life. Setting up a Gofundme for the family is a great idea. I am sure it would be helpful and they would appreciate it.
I will say this.. We have a whole generation of lost hopeless angry youth, many of whom have turned to crime and violence.. its born out of neglect, poverty, non functioning families, no jobs, and many other things. No excuses for them,but the reality is we have inadequate overcrowded schools. We have lack of housing. We have inadequate medical services. We have no family services..or very limited...
There is nothing much here to help youth who are at risk so they get more and more lost until they become completely anti social and beyond help.
It is a sad state of affairs.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Barbara] #64017
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So true B.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: irina] #64018
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Re: Shoot out in P'burg [Re: wilsonck] #64019
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When such an event as ths happns, it shatters our sense of sfety and well being as a community, There is no excuse for violence. Too often criminal behavior is rationalized by the perps family. Enough! Take these $h*tbags and confin them to a maximum security institution in a 10 by12 cell 24/7 without amenities or human contact They'll pray for death. This poliice officer's family and friends now serve a life sentnce without all the joys of the life he might had.Our prayersfor all the people of St.Martin especially those of this man's family and friends.

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Barbara] #64020
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Hopefully the second person arrested today is the other person involved in the shooting and robbery.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: smalbany] #64021
08/07/2015 09:52 PM
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Ditto this sentiment.

Please let me know if a fundraiser is organized. We would like to contribute to honoring this hero, who loved his island home and was doing a job he loved. He protected us all. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Carol_Hill] #64022
08/07/2015 10:17 PM
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I'm hazy on that... thought there was another name and that this guy allegedly hid evidence. We'll find out. His name is out there and the police want to get him before angry mobs can. Lots of people are really angry about this.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: jmbcomms] #64023
08/08/2015 01:00 PM
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Everyone deserves their day in court. However, maybe if the angry mobs get to him first, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Biturbo] #64024
08/08/2015 02:11 PM
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Officer Benji has passed away this afternoon. a sad day for all of St Maarten

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Barbara] #64025
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So unfortunate. My prayers are with his family.
My husband is a police officer and what they have to go through and are subjected to on a day to day basis is unsettling. Especially here in the U.S. after Ferguson and Baltimore.


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: Barbara] #64026
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Barbara, so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Police Officer.....kate <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/canada.gif" alt="" />

Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: KATEONTARIO77] #64027
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A terrible day....


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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: jmbcomms] #64028
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although we knew it was coming it's so very sad-I hope that someone will start a fund for his family that we can contribute to.

Re: Rest in Peace, Officer Benjamin [Re: LONGISLANDSHARON] #64029
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Re: Officer Benjamin is declared brain dead [Re: moxie] #64030
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I sent a message to police spokesperson Ricardo Henson about that moments ago. There should be one "fund" and he would be the first one to know what the official fund might be. I'll post what I hear.


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Re: Rest in Peace, Officer Benjamin [Re: Carol_Hill] #64031
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