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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
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LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, to honor the life and service of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, and coincide with his funeral.
“Benny Napoleon was a special guy,”
Governor Whitmer said. “His warm smile, eager hand and honest heart was rooted in his faith in God, faith in his fellow man or woman, and faith in doing the right thing. He was a true community leader who always saw the good in situations, and he encouraged others to do the same. As we lower the flags today in Benny’s honor, my thoughts are with his family and the entire Wayne County Sheriff’s office.”
Late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon memorialized with moving funeral service
Sheriff died Dec. 17 after battle with COVID-19
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The celebration of Napoleon’s life took place in front of a private group of family members and friends who waited to say their final goodbyes. Community leaders paid their respects virtually.
“Benny was someone who was not just a colleague but a friend,” said Detroit police chief James Craig. “And a mentor to many. A man of integrity, a public servant courageously, and someone who was regarded as one of Detroit’s favorite sons.”
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“Benny touched the lives of people in this city in a rare and special way,” said mayor Mike Duggan. “In 2000, when I was running for prosecutor Benny would tutor me. And he kept telling me if the police chief and the prosecutor ever work together, we could get the violence down and give the people that are trying to save city what they deserve.”
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Gov. Whitmer lower flags to honor Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
and last updated 2020-12-30 10:42:59-05
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) â Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 30, to honor the life and service of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, and coincide with his funeral.
Viewer discretion advised: the body of Sheriff Napoleon was displayed in an open casket:
âBenny Napoleon was a special guy,â Governor Whitmer said. âHis warm smile, eager hand and honest heart was rooted in his faith in God, faith in his fellow man or woman, and faith in doing the right thing. He was a true community leader who always saw the good in situations, and he encouraged others to do the same. As we lower the flags today in Bennyâs ho
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon (WDIV)
DETROIT – A funeral service will be held for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who died from complications of COVID-19 earlier this month.
Watch it live below: