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'TRIBUTE' TO
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DEPUTY SHERIFF
SERGEANT JACK BENVER'
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Nice tribue you created. In one newspaper article it gave Jack's full home address, big oops in today's world. The past. Yep he called you son also, a favorite term of his, what a great guy.
Dick,
Jack was a mentor to me. When I was first assigned to Sheriff's Communications (Radio to old timers) Jack was more like a father figure (his nickname Father Hennepin). This dad was a teacher; understanding, kind, funny, and knew how to manage all kinds of behavior. He always used a common sense approach, and never with a hint of anger or authoritarianism. He got the job done, and I think his methods had a great impact. Occasionally he called me "sonny", and I think Jack left a lot of well trained kids (Deputy Sheriffs) as a legacy. Rest in peace Jack.
Nice tribute Dick, to a man well deserving it.
Thanks, Dick! I hope that you are doing well. I appreciate how you honor Jack and my dad. Great men! Have a great summer!
He sounds like he had a positive impression on a lot of people and will be missed.
I remember Jack well, especially during visits to the Sheriffs Radio when I was a kid. Jack was a stand up guy and he loved his wife dearly as dad did my mom. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Dick yes is already 5 years today. I sent him flowers since Friday to place them on Saturday at the Cemetary but the lady from Glen Heaven was out and she told me she’ll place them tomorrow at the Cemetary.
Many years ago, when I lived on Maxwell Bay, Lake Mtka, I received a phone call from Sheriff’s Radio where I worked, telling me that “Sheriff's Radio Dispatch Radio was being blocked by a “radio signal”, and completely “jammed use”. I told the Dispatcher to send the “Patrol Sergeant" to pick me up.. He sent out Sergeant Jack Benver.
Sergeant Benver and I went to the Radio Dispatch Center in Golden Valley.
I went inside the Radio Station and picked up a small “ Handie Talkie” . Sergeant Jack and I patrolled the northeast area (of the county) where the signal could be received on the Handie Talkie; very weak. I used the “unit” a a “sniffer” by controlling it’s “sensitivity”, and rotating the unit. By changing directions of the Squad Car and the “H T’, the signal was getting “stronger” , slowly. Within about an hour or so, we traced the “signal” to a Sheriff’s car, parked in North Mpls. not being used, the “radio inside “ was turned off, but “came on transmitting by itself'. I solved the “problem” by removing the Radio fuse.
Sargent Benver had many great”experiences in his “Law Service years “ ..I enjoyed working with him.
Greetings Dick !! The “thoughts” of all those Sheriff Deputies we Worked with were great … I spent many ‘shifts” with Kenny Bray.
He was a great guy, but passed away to soon. Those were great Years !!
Lets “get together” again, sometime !!.. Herman J. Renner
Very sad news, he was one of a kind. Was he with family?
(Making a Website about Jack); I think your idea is a good one and support it.
Thank you for doing all of this Dick! What a gift you are giving, I can't wait to see the outcome! I will also be tuning in on your website.
Dick, nice tribute for Jack. What I knew of "old Red" was much as you. My 'sentence' at Radio was for twenty years, and at least ten were working with Jack.
Jack was a stand up guy, exactly as you said. I have never known a person who could diffuse a stressful situation like Jack. He was calm, and at the end almost always finished with a laugh. He stood up for his guys, and when "correction" was needed he had a great skill in handling it.
We all have great JB stories, but when that immediately comes to mind is my first "non-tutored" break in shift other then those initial day shift days of "familiarization". Training was sitting at the desk in the corner of the Dispatch room and observing what the Deputies were doing.
My very first solo shift was on a Sunday middle shift. It was myself (the newbie) Al Ringateld, and Jack. At first I did not know if these two were serious, gruff Al, Sgt. Jack and the kid.
About two hours into the shift they both left the room, what the H am I supposed to do if something "happens" - I was scared S_ _ _ _ less!
They both returned to the room with guitars, and commenced a Country Western and old time music concert. Not my kind of music, but it immediately set the tone (pun intended) for a less stressful job, which had more then it's share of stress.
Great guy, Jack, and great memories. We emailed occasionally up until the last several months, and I couldn't understand why no responses, but his health may have been compromised. We did talk on the phone not too long ago, and he seemed happy to have found another lady for sharing his life.
Jack's spirit is missed on this planet, his memory remains.
Thanks again Dick for sharing what a great guy Jack was with the WEB.
After reading your tribute and the letter he wrote on your behalf.....he was a decent guy who helped his friends. I loved his sense of humor!
Thank you so much Dick! Jack would have positively LOVED this!! I would absolutely love to have a copy! Address to follow. You are truly a great friend. "Bye-Bye Nice Man" (another of Jack's favorite sayings) !
Thanks so very much for the huge hand you contributed to the memory of our father! We truly appreciate you!
I think all of us getting together would be a wonderful thing. Thanks again for your assistance, Jack would be so proud.
Wow!! Truly a piece of art nice man. I can't believe it, we have the exact same pictures of Jack! What a beautiful memorable gift you have given! You are a true friend and Jack would be exceptionally proud. God bless you Dick. Please extend my thanks to the honorable sheriff for his support regarding this website. I will be looking forward to talking with you.
Hi Dick, I forwarded the email to a few others. Thanks for doing this.
(Website) Looks great Dick.
I was going to contact you regarding your speaking at Jack's funeral. The priest said it could not be done at the church so Melanie and I got permission to have you speak at the burial. We were both disappointed, but we still needed you to say something about Jack. So I hope you're up for it!
He was just a really nice guy who lived across the street from me.
I'm glad you spoke with him recently.
I remember him playing organ at your parents house and then running out of the front door to put mileage on the squad car and make up motorist assists, and of course out on the highway watching him clock cars. Now I wish I had gone for coffee with the two of you.
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