Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer J.P. Steppe
CMPD

February 26, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Thornton. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Rest In Peace.

Inspector
U.S. Marshals Service

February 26, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Thornton. Thank you for your service to this great nation. GOD bless you and your family.....

Trooper J.R. Fleming
NC State Highway Patrol

February 26, 2011

Thank you Officer Thornton for your fine service and dedication to the fine folks in Charlotte, NC. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My condolences to your family, friends and department. may you forever, rest in peace...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

February 26, 2011

My prayers go out to this officers family and department,as a fellow swater this is something I never thought or think about at the end of my missions this shows me another thing I take for grand it. R.I.P

Dfc.Gholston
PG Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2011

Keeping your wife, children and CMPD family in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for their peace and comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for all your years of service...Never Forgotten

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

My prayers are with the Thornton family, friends and coworkers of this hero. May God be with you all and guide you through these troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

Off Thornton, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

February 26, 2011

RIP brave public servant. Thank you for your many years of service to your community and for doing your part to make everyday life a little safer for my children. Sincere and heart-felt condolences to the Thornton family, both "blood" family and his family in blue.

Private Citizen
One of the lucky people he served and protected daily

February 26, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

February 26, 2011

Prayers for Officer Thornton's family during this tragic chain of events. Rest in peace Officer for you have finished your tour here, thanks for your unselfish dedication.

retired police officer bob lester
midland police department

February 26, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with Officer Thornton's family & all of our Brothers & Sisters with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Rest in Peace Our Brother.

Chief Phillip Ferguson
Town of Duck Police Department

February 26, 2011

i believe our police officers are at risk every time a call goes out as much so as our soldiers in the military and at times more ....i am an ex police officer and can feel what another partner feels .....god bless and pray for all his family not just his wife and children but also those of which he worked with my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

Thank you for your service, rest in peace. May God Bless your family and friends and help them through this tragedy.

Rich Thompson
Pepper Pike PD

February 26, 2011

I was saddened to hear of another CMPD officers death. Praying for Officer Thornton's family and friends. Please know that you are not alone in your greif, my husband (CMPD Officer Jeff Shelton's brother) and I share in your pain just as you all shared in our pain when Jeff was killed.

Rebecca Shelton
Sister in-law to CMPD Officer Jeff Shelton EOW April 1-2007

February 26, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Thornton. Thank you for your many years of service to your community. Your loss and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

February 26, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 26, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Thorton, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thank you for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

February 26, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Fred Thornton. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Officer Thornton and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

February 26, 2011

God be with you and his family at this time of need. And his fellow officers.

Wife of a Police officer in Diboll Texas
Wife

February 26, 2011

Heartfelt sympathies to this officers family, friends, & coworkers. Our thoughts and prayers to every one who was touched by this Hero.
Rest In Peace brother

Dennis Kenniker ret.
Jones County S.O

February 26, 2011

Ny aympathies to Officer Thornton's family and fellow officers.

Anonymous

February 26, 2011