SAN DIEGO -- For the second time in as three weeks, law enforcement officers from across the county have gathered to say goodbye to one of their own.

Services were held Wednesday for San Diego police motorcycle officer Terry Bennett, (pictured, left).

As they came to say goodbye, Bennett's fellow officers smiled as they filed by photos of his life. From motocross to professional motorcycle officer and from husband to father, Bennett's life filled the sanctuary.

The Rev. Robert Mentze of College Avenue Baptist Church eased the emotions of those mourning the loss of Bennett, 10News reported.

"We didn't come today to forget what happened to Terry but instead to remember the fine man that he was," Mentze said.

More than 2,000 people -- mostly law enforcement -- filled the College Avenue Baptist Church with fellow motorcycle officers sitting in the choir loft, a place of honor behind their fallen brother.

Bennett died last Thursday after a motorist in a stolen truck apparently intentionally ran him down. Kevin Gerard Williams, 37, faces six counts, including murder.

San Diego Police Chief John Welter said, "We're all still too hurt and too shocked at the manner in which Terry was taken from us but we will eventually heal."

Bennett's inspired his partner, Dave Root, so much he offered to switch his place on earth for Bennett's seat in heaven.

"Whatever it was God needed him for I would have been happy to go up and take care of that for him," Root said.

Bennett's law enforcement family pledged to take care of the young sons he left behind.

San Diego Sheriff's deputy Chris Katra said, "To Brendan and Connor, anytime you need someone to ride with, toss a baseball with, I live just down the road."

Along with his dedication to family and career, Bennett's sense of humor inspired laughter even during the funeral.

"When Michelle talked to the boys about burying Terry close so they could visit often, Connor suggested they bury him in the yard under the tree where the cat was buried," Welter said.

But not a sound could be heard following the service as row upon row of police, sheriff's deputies, border patrol and emergency crews stood at attention, saluting the fallen hero as he rolled by, one final time.

"I think him for making me a better rider, a better policeman, a better person having been his friend," Root said.

Following the service, a motorcycle unit led a massive procession of squad cars from the church to the burial at El Camino Memorial Park. The motorcade wound down the streets to the highway and up to Sorrento Valley. Almost the entire traffic patrol was able to attend Bennett's funeral in large part due to the helping hand from their fellow squads -- California Highway Patrol, sheriff's and La Mesa police filled in in the San Diego city area to free up other officer's for the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the memorial fund for the Bennett family. Make donations payable to the San Diego Police Officers Association, 8388 Vickers Street, San Diego 92111.