Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service. You are, and have always been, a hero and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family, friends, co-workers, agency, and community.

Thank you so very much for everything you have done.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

July 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother. May God comfort your family and fellow officers of the Grand Forks Police Department.

Gene King Retired Police Officer

July 9, 2011

Sergeant Kenner thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Friend

July 9, 2011

Thank you for your service! Rest easy Sergeant, we've got the watch now...

Detective Brett Lapham
Billings Police Department

July 9, 2011

I am sorry for your loss..Our officers/Troops give so much for us and we don't tell them enough that we appreciate it.
I don't know your family but I am thankful for the scarifices he made to protect your family and town...God Bless you and my prayers and thoughts are with your family

Rosa- wife of a retired/disabled officer
Richmond Va. Police Dept

July 9, 2011

As a fellow Fraternal Order of Police member and law enforcement officer, I would like to thank you for your service, dedication and leadership. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten! R.I.P. Sgt. Kenner.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
- Edmund Burke

Deputy Sheriff/PSD Handler Mike Varilek
Corson County Sheriff's Office - McIntosh, SD

July 9, 2011

Heroes all around us; everywhere, every day.

Tim Liddell retired
CA Hwy Patrol

July 9, 2011

Thank you for 32 years of service. May god be with your family and department as they mourn your loss. God bless you brother and may you now rest in peace.

Officer S. Griego
MPD

July 9, 2011

Rest In Peace Sgt Kenner. You were an inspiration to me when we served in the National Guard together.

Det D Benz
Seattle Police Department

July 9, 2011

ANother tragedy... Rest In Peace Sergent . My sincere condolences to his family , co-workers and friends. Good bye brother.

Principal Inspector Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM (E.U.)

July 9, 2011

God Speed... Prayers foryour family

Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS

July 9, 2011

My condolences to the Family and his Department, end of watch my fellow officer, To Gods Squad now.

Ex-Lt. Felix A. Rosa
Puerto Rico Police, Bomb Squad

July 9, 2011

My condolences to Sgt. Kenner's family and to the Bismarck Police Department.... Thoughts and prayers to all of you..... REST IN PEACE BROTHER.....

Deputy Nate Moen
Grand Forks SO

July 9, 2011

Rest in Peace "HERO"
May our God grant peace and comfort to your family,friends
and co-workers

R.Eberhart Partner and Friend to
Royce Anderson HCSO EOW 10/26/81

July 9, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

July 9, 2011

My heart goes out to Sergeant Kenner's family. My prayers and condolences are with your department as well.

L. Martin, Police Academy Coordinator
San Diego

July 9, 2011

Rest in peace Steve...You, your family and the entire Bismarck Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service as a police officer and to the Fraternal Order of Police. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

M.D.H.
Deputy Sheriff / MN FOP

July 9, 2011

Thank you for your service! Rest easy Sergeant, we've got the watch now...

Detective Brett Lapham
Billings Police Department

July 9, 2011

Rest In Peace knowing that the lord is taking over your watch and your family.

MF
WI Police Officer

July 9, 2011

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

July 9, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 9, 2011

Thank you Sergeant Kenner for your service to your community. Lord, protect his family and department. Guard them with peace and reflections during this time.

Greg Rehms
Tacoma, WA

Citizen
Tacoma, WA

July 9, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt. Kenner.
May you, your family and friends be wrapped in the loving arms of God at this time of sacrifice,
We've got the watch from here.

TF
TX Peace Officer

July 9, 2011

"You willingly lead by example, doing what is honorable, things that others cannot or will not. You bravely tread where others fear to go, witnessing haunging images of tragedy. You are proud to protect and to serve loved ones, friends, and even strangers. You are determined to make a difference, and you have succeeded."

My thoughts and prays go out to the family and fellow officers. Thank you Sgt. Kenner for your services and sacrifice...10-42.

TW
Dickinson Police Department ND

July 9, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt. Kenner.
May you, your family and friends be wrapped in the loving arms of God.
We've got the watch from here.

TF
TX Peace Officer

July 9, 2011