Lawrence BENEDICT

I´m very saddened to hear that Larry has passed on. I lost touch with my best friend from early high school days in Wilmington, Ohio. I traveled with Larry and his mom and dad when he moved to Tampa in 1971. We were both 16 years old and talked about riding around Tampa in his 66 Mustang looking for girls! Larry loved that car! I lost touch with Larry towards the end of his Airborne stint, and sadly never reconnected. Larry´s mom and dad (Mr. B) always treated me like a second son - stayed...

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family in this time of grief. He was my high school sweetheart and we thought we would marry however it was not to be. He had wonderful parents who were very proud of him. His German heritage was important to him. He was a gentleman, protector, treated people with respect and integrity. He was devoted to his pets especially Zeus, the families´ German Shepherd. I know he very much loved his daughter Crystal. He loved his country, serving in the Army...

First met Larry while attending the FDLE Academy / SATC 13, ironically there were 13 of us in that class. You could tell Larry was a leader from the beginning. You could always count on Larry having coffee brewing in his room, brought his on hot plate and coffee pot. Larry was a work out fanatic, lifting weights, drinking coffee and smoking a cigarette at the same time in his room every day before class and after class. I got to know him well by riding together to Tallahassee and spending...

He was a good man. Loved animals, always would rescue them and bring home or take them somewhere for help. He was great stepfather when I was growing up, strict but loving and did a good job. I had love for him then and still do. Lots of good memories . He probably has a job in heaven already keeping people in line and making sure there are no bad guys sneaking in l.o.l.

Rest In Peace Sir Larry

Larry was a long time friend and co-worker at PCSO and FDLE. He selfishly served his country in the US Army and as a career leo. To say that they don't come much better than Larry would be an understatement. A great co-worker and better friend. Larry's loving care and kindness of animals was just another testament to his character. Sadly, he didn't get to enjoy a moment of his well deserved retirement. He fought the good fight for so many years that few could endure. Rest in Heavenly Peace...