Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Sgt. Kenner, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord watch over all of you during this difficult time.

Lt. Dan Mullin - retired
Lockport PD., Illinois

July 11, 2011

It was always comforting to see Sergeant Kenner at a fire or rescue call. We always knew he had our backs, too.

Linda Harmsen
Retired, Bismarck Fire Dept.

July 11, 2011

My condolences to the Kenner Family and BPD. The people of North Dakota lost a good man. Thank you for your service, it is because of men like you that make North Dakota a special place. Godspeed.

Special Agent Darrik Trudell
Secret Service

July 11, 2011

Sgt Steven Kenner you were a class act! More than once we had to call on the Bis PD for help with unruly people and more than once you were that officer who responded. Consistenly the BPD was there to help, but you were the one who always stood out! You were always fair and respectful and your smile and laugh were as big as your imposing stature. Rest in peace, and may God bring comfort to your family and fellow officers.

John & Lou Sagsveen; grateful citizens s

July 10, 2011

To a cops cop, You will be truely missed my friend, RIP. My prayers and thoughts to your family

Raymond Becker

K9 Trainer Ray Becker
Mercer Co SO/Beulah Police Dept

July 10, 2011

Rest in peace my FOP Brother, you are now on patrol in heaven and will be deeply missed my pryers and thoughts go out to your family and co woprker

Robert (RADAR) Radosevich Reiired SGT
Bernalillio County Sgeriffs Dept

July 10, 2011

Rest in Peace.

Det. James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department

July 10, 2011

There are really no words that can make this horrible situation any better. It seems so surreal that a great man is gone. I was fortunate enough to spend time with Sgt. Kenner during many FOP functions. I was looking forward to going to Salt Lake City with him in August.

He was always looking out for the rest of us. Spending countless hours making sure that our brothers and sisters in blue were taken care of. Always the first one to stand up for a fellow officer in their time of need and provide assistance, whatever that may be. Now its our turn to be there when his family is in need.

Thank you Steve for everything. Thank you for making me laugh. Thank you for your knowledge, compassion and dedication. Thank you for never backing down when you knew something was worth fighting for. Thank you for selflessly giving your life for the people and community you loved.

Rest In Peace.

Officer Lynn Wanner
Bismarck Police Department

July 10, 2011

As a civilian in public safety married to a police Sergeant, my heart breaks for Sgt. Kenner's loved ones. There will never be the right words but I pray that God's abundant love & peace brings comfort beyond understanding. Thank you for supporting Sgt. Kenner as he willingly put his own life at risk for so many years.

S Dorow

July 10, 2011

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. God bless your family during these tragic times. You'll never be forgotten.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

July 10, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Bismark Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

July 10, 2011

Thank you Sgt. Kenner for the honor of meeting you. You will always be remembered. Love, respect and honor to the fallen, you will be missed. RIP

Jeff Olson

July 10, 2011

Gone too soon. May you be met in the kingdom of the Lord. Police officers make great angels.

Police Officer II John Fleming
Memphis Police Department

July 10, 2011

You will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family.

tom severin
friend

July 10, 2011

We spoke 10 hours before you paid ultimate sacrafice! You helped so many and asked for nothing in return. You are a great example of how to lead in this profession, and in life. Your legacy will live on in your agency and family. Thanks for being my friend, and Brother in FOP!!

Bruce Anderson
MSP Airport Police. MN FOP

July 10, 2011

God bless you and your family.

SA J.T.C.
DSS-DoS

July 10, 2011

To family and friends:

'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

REST IN PEACE SARGE.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

July 10, 2011

I was assigned to Sgt. Kenner's shift when I first hired on with the Bismarck P.D. He was everything a great Sergeant should be; patient, supportive, trustworthy, knowledgeable, approachable, and decisive. While working today there were numerous interactions with citizens of Bismarck, many of whom knew and respected Sgt. Kenner and many expressed their sincere condolences at the loss of a wonderful and dedicated man. The city is grieving, rightfully so.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Kenner.

Patrol Officer Steven Klabo
Bismark Police Department

July 10, 2011

Sgt. Kenner will be in my thoughts. Pray for the family and the officer that was shot and survived.

Harry Braddock

July 10, 2011

Sergeant Kenner, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

July 10, 2011

Sgt. Kenner, my friend! It was an HONOR to work with you! I remember when I started at the PD (23 years ago) you were always there for me and all the officers, especially the new recruits. You took them under your wing and always ensured you imparted upon them your knowledge and expertise. It is because of your love and dedication to your agency and all those you worked with that we have such great officers. Although you are gone from ths world, I know you will watch over us and you will NEVER be forgotten!!

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS" (John 15:13)

God Bless you FRIEND, Rest In Peace, You will be dearly missed.

Deputy Chief Dan Donlin
Bismarck Police Department

July 10, 2011

Rest easy Sgt. Kenner...thank you for your loyal, honorable and dedicated service to the citizens of Bismarck, ND. I was proud to have met you and to have had the privilege of speaking with you and training with you.

You have made a difference...and every life that honors yours...you have touched positively.

Cheif Deputy Sheriff Gerard Zlotkowski

July 10, 2011

I used to work communications in ND and knew Steve many years ago. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a just someone that you automatically had respect for and wanted to be around. Steve gave 32 years of his life to protect the city of Bismark and his family gave that as well...RIP my friend..we all have a new guardian angel on our shoulder.

T R
friend

July 10, 2011

Eternal rest to you brother, peace, comfort and healing to your family, friends and colleagues.

jim Davenport
B. CO.P.D. MD. (ret)

July 10, 2011

I remember Steve's first day on the job at BPD. As a Reserve Officer, I found Steve was "the" guy to ride with. Always headed for the action. I even recruited him into the ND National Guard and watched as he made his way through OCS and was comissioned as a 2nd Lt. He was always there for my wife and family while I was in Honduras for the Army. He was a true mentor for me as a rookie Reserve Officer.

Steve was always one of the best, and would go out of his way to help anyone, anytime. I will always have some of the fondest memories of our nights on the streets.

Goodby my Friend. God just needed another angel for a different assignment. Say Hi to Lea.

Mike

Reserve Deputy Mike Vorachek
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho

July 10, 2011