It has been 40 years since I last saw Tim.  My family moved to Indiana when Tim and I were but 13 years old.  He's my cousin.  He was fun then and from reading the posts, he seems like he was a great guy.  I am sure he will be missed.

We want to thank all of you for your kind thoughts. We are comforted by your attendance at Tims' memorial and helping him on his way to his next journey. Dad and Chris

Benson, my dear friend. I miss you lots. I am honored to have worked with you at the Row. I told my kids about you taking care of me at all times especially when I was pregnant. Thank you for looking out for all of us! I will always have nothing but fun good stories about you. To your family my condolences to them and they already know how we'll you were liked and loved. There will never be no one who can replace you. Your legacy will live on. Miss you lots Benson!  Love ya, Jess YEARGAIN

Benson, you were the saltiest yet nicest officer I met when I came onto the Midnight shift. I was fortunate enough to work beside you. You always made me laugh and smile. We loved you on Mids, you were good at keeping us smiling,laughing and fully fed!! My two oldest kids never got the chance to meet you, but they will know the type of person you are to give me that bike trailer FOR FREE. My kids love that thing! I will miss you and think of you often. You will never be forgotten or replaced. Take it easy bro!!

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Bro, may our Lord and Savior bless and keep you.  
Joe Giron

Officer Benson you were a great colleague with a huge heart.  You were a special officer that I looked up to, and I felt it a great honor that you took the time to share with me, that which you learned from experience.  You helped me stay grounded and were a pillar of the midnight shift.  You will be sorely missed my brother.  May God's grace embrace you and comfort those left to mourn.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
I pray to our Lord and  Master Jesus Christ that  we will be together in his Kingdom above.

My viejo Tim, yep you know. You always had my back no matter what, you were so my much more than a co-worker, I appreciate all the nights we worked together and you would harass me :) I am really missing you my friend. I would say the proper RIP however knowing you that is not an option, Go Outlaw Go!!! Tear it up as I know you will. Ride Benson Ride!!! See you on the flip side.

Tim,  I will miss  you, you are in my prayers,I know you will be looking down on us!  you have touched so many hearts ,  I will miss all the joking we did between us, and  when the time comes when God calls me up ! knowing you, you will be at the gates... Passport Please....  love you big brother

Tim,I miss you, you will be in my prayers,I will miss all the joking we did between us! I know you will be looking down on us from above,when its my time,and God calls me up, knowing you,you will be at gates to say to me! passport please! haha!  love you big brother!

Tim, The last time I saw you was years ago at the old Brownfield shooting range. Peace to you brother and I will never forget you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Benson, You are in my prayers. I say the Holy Rosary for Your peace and that of Your family. We miss You brother.

Tim, I always looked forward to seeing you on midnights. You sense of humor was one of a kind just like you. You will be missed

R.I.P. my friend. You and your loved ones are in our prayers. You are greatly missed.

Tim, the one in only Benson.  A heart of gold.  Everyone considered you a good friend.  You always told it as it was.  I remember all the times you bought tacos and tamales for everyone and they were so good.  I know we planned on going shark fishing, but I believe your now at the best fishing spot.  Your looking down at us laughing, and saying UTR Midnighters.

Tim, you taught me so much and you are greatly missed. I will never forget being able to count on you to take the North Booth for me or you telling me it's alright you will learn to deal with all us old timers if you just let us be ourselves and do what we know how to do and do it well. I will also always have fond memories of that old truck you had and how you said it represented you just trucking along and what you see is not always what is below the surface. You were always real and we could all count on you to back us up. Sleep well my friend and get that rest that you so deserve after truly giving your all to the Service.  Mary Evans Johnson (San Diego Office of Field Operations.

•Tim, I will miss your comradery and friendship. To your family, me and my family are sharing in your sorrow with love, friendship and support. Good Night, Tim.

                                                                           Sal Pia

"Tim, you are going to be missed, It seems only yesterday we were working midnights, and I will always remember you when soooo many times assisted me and help me with the difficult travelers in San Ysidro. You will always be my James Dean.  A man of a few words but extremelly kind.   God bless you, rest in peace and see you in Heaven...." 

love Marianna Zavala (New York).

Tim,
I wish you hadn't left so suddenly, cause I didn't get the chance to say good-bye, or to tell you how much I love you.  I've always been so proud  and honored to have you as my brother.  I'm missing you so much, and I feel so empty with you gone. I will hold on to all of our memories through the years and share them with Andi, paul, and grandson to be...   Love  you   Rita

Tim,
I will truly miss you.  You were always genuine and taught me to progress no matter who said it wasn't possible.  I will always remember you when I walk past pedestrian.  Rest in peace APD.

Tim was one of the gruff on the outside, teddybear on the inside kinda guys. I remember a young lady and her child did not have enough money for bus fare after paying for an I-90, Tim took up a collection from the "Midnighters" and got her and her child buse fare and McDonalds alot of it from his own pocket. He didn't think twice about helping out. An "Original Midnighter", see you on the flip side.

Tim,
You will truly be missed. You were not only a co-worker but you were also a friend. I will miss the way you always kept it real on mids and brought smiles to all of your co-workers. San Ysidro has lost a dear friend and the midnight shift will never be the same. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Benson, you were one of a kind and I enjoyed having a laugh with you. Stay salty my friend.

Benson,
It was an honor working with you on midnights.  Thank you for caring greatly for those around you. You will be missed.

Benson, I hope you continue to watch over us from heaven...I know we will someday reunite....in the meantime, I will dearly miss you a lot buddy....XOXO.

To my co worker, friend, teacher, I will miss you and all your wonderful colorful comments. I hope there are better burritos in heaven than at the limit line at SYS. I will miss you, thank you for your time and prescence in my life. Your brother in blue Garcia, DA.

Benson, you will always be missed. Ill see you in the next life and take you some burritos that you liked so much. Rest in peace.

Tim Benson, thanks for the guidance. Your legacy will always be remembered. Rest in peace!

Benson, I admire you so and we will miss you. Ill see you in the next life and ill take you some burritos that you liked so much. Rest in peace.

Officer Benson :)

I have nothing but great memories of working with you on the midnight shift.  I'll never forget the day I shared my mom's bean burritos with you and you loved them so much we started trading bean burritos for your tamales.  I won't forget the countless times you had my back at the old port and VS lot :)  You had the best sense of humor and always made me laugh...

I miss you my friend...

Officer Valadez, A. A.

Benson, I worked and shared numerous back-ups on the midnight shift. We shared jokes, friendships and pot lucks. You always loved my chili, way to go brother. I am retired but I keep in touch with everyone I worked with. May you rest in peace and sleep soundly. Yours in arms.

Jose A Serrato, JAS (ret)

"Learned much from you, had some good laughs. You were very giving, very missed".

Benson, you will be greatly missed. You were the old guard and were a great, honest guy. Everyone will miss you. Stacie Swartzbaugh

Rest in peace brother.  See you in heaven one day.

Hey Bro, I never got tell you how much I admired you. Well, I do; very much so. Know this you are truely missed.

Rest in Paradise Benson. You were the best. Thank you for the many times you backed a brother up when we were on the midnight shift.

Tim, I was one of the lucky ones to have found a friend in you.  My sincere condolences to your family. Rest in Peace Buddy.

You will be missed so much. I have nothing but great memories of you. You were always there for anyone that needed you. Love you Benson

Tim (Class 248) and I (Class 241) had several things in common the first we both came from US Border Patrol and found a home at the PORT with Inspections. Also we were proud to be IMMIGRATION OFFICER.   Tim was always fun to work with on MIDS, you knew you could count on him anytime for anything.

My thoughts and prayer go out to his family, especially to his Mother and Daughter.   May GOD give you strength and comfort during this time of loss and sorrow.

SOMOS MIGRA!!!!!!

"We're all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house. Birth 'til death. We travel between the eternities." -Prentice Ritter (Robert Duvall)

Rest in Peace Mr. Benson. You will be missed.

You left us way too soon and will be missed.

Tim benson will be missed by all those who work and lived around him, his memories will live forever, GOD bless you TIM, rest in peace brother.

Your Friend Forever

Art Chavez

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
 Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night. 

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
<a target="_blank" href="http://poetryfoundation.org/index.html">The Poetry Foundation</a>

Rest in peace my friend. See you again one day.

I will really miss you. Working the midnight shift at SYS years ago, and all the crazy situations we delt with there. Tim was a very good man. I'm proud to have known him.

Benson once told me Jesus Christ was the ultimate (212d4 Immigration Term used for someone obtaining a waiver to enter the country without any documentation). Jesus Christ was your ultimate waiver and I will see you again my friend!

OBITUARY

Timothy Marvin Benson

September 6, 1959 – March 17, 2013

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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