PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of St. Maarten remembers Officer Gamali Benjamin, who on this day five years ago responded to a robbery in progress which resulted in him being tragically shot and passing away three days later on August 8th, 2015.
Gamali, better known as Benji to everyone on Sint Maarten, was part of the police force's bike team. The bike team is extremely effective in Philipsburg, they are often the first to arrive at the scene of a crime in that area.
Benjamin was the first St. Maarten police officer to die in the line of duty, permanently reminding the population about the true meaning of the “protect and serve” slogan of the police.
As the fitting quote on the picture portrays, Officer Gamali Benjamin was the true definitely of a hero.
The Police Force in collaboration with NV GEBE had planned several events to honor the life and passing of Officer Benjamin but unfortunately due to the rapid resurgence of the Covid-19 cases and under advisement from the medical experts on the island, we had to be canceled most events.
A small wreath-laying ceremony will be held today August 5, 2020, at the gravesite of our fallen colleague Benjamin. On Saturday, August 8th, a tree will be planted in his honor.
Continue to visit the Facebook page of the Sint Maarten Police Force for various postings honoring our fallen colleague.
May he continue to rest in peace. He will never be forgotten.
