Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you, my brother! May you rest in eternal peace....

Mike Nied
NYS FOP National Trustee

July 12, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 11, 2011

On behalf of the Ward County Sheriff Reserves I would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and Bismarck Police Dept. While I did not know Sgt. Kenner, it sounds like he was a great man who loved what he did for his community! R.I.P Sgt. Kenner, you will not be forgotten!

Capt. Larry Nielsen
Ward County Sheriff Reserves of North Dakota

July 11, 2011

The city of Bismarck has lost a great man. Fellow officer's at BPD have lost a great Sergeant.

Steve was one of the most approachable people that I have ever known. He could talk to a stranger and within minutes they each knew of someone the other knew. He had a quick sense of humor and loved to tell jokes, good or bad, mostly bad ones.

He was the first one to tell you good job and the last one to ridicule you.

Rest in Peace my Friend you will be greatly missed.

Officer Kevin Huber
Bismarck Police Department

July 11, 2011

A INTERNATIONAL BORDER DIVIDES US BUT A BROTHERHOOD BONDS US. IT IS ALWAYS TRAGIC NEWS TO HEAR OF THE DEATH A FELLOW OFFICER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
"HEROS IN LIFE NOT IN DEATH"

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

July 11, 2011

Many years ago Steve was a 1LT in the ND National Guard and assigned as a platoon leader in Company A(-) 164th Engineer Combat Battalion, Washburn, ND. I, at that time, was a young Sergeant and the Personnel NCO for the unit.

I recall Steve trying to balance his military commitment, work for the Bismarck PD, and most importantly be a husband and father. Imagine the difficulty of doing all three/four of those things. I do not recall Lt. Kenner coming unglued; he maintained his military bearing at all times. I worked with him on a few of his tasks in the unit and also recall him deciding to hang up his hat. He needed to focus more on his family and job. He didn't want to leave the military, but new it was the only way to balance all other things, including his young children.

Steve successfully completed 11yrs of duty as a reservist. His professionalism in the Bismarck PD carried over to the ND National Guard. He was a great leader.

Sgt. Kenner, I salute you.....

Gerard J. Schwan, CW2, Ret.
ND National Guard

July 11, 2011

I am saddened to hear of yet another life lost to domestic violence. God Speed my brother. May the Lord watch after your family and friends here.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police, NC

July 11, 2011

Thank you Sergeant Kenner for your service to your community and your country.. Our prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

July 11, 2011

Your presence in this community will be missed. May God be with you and your family.

Thomas Warner
Friend

July 11, 2011

Sergeant Kenner, I want to THANK YOU for all your years of dedicated service to your community. I met you when I was a teenager when you were investigating a fatal crash, in which I was an injured passenger. You came to my home and interviewed me a couple times. At the end of the second interview, you gave me your phone number and told me that if I needed someone to talk to, to give you a call and we would go get a soda pop. Thinking back, I now realize that this event – and your concern – greatly contributed to me choosing a career in law enforcement. To the Kenner family, you have my sincere condolences. I hope you can find peace in knowing that Steve positively influenced the lives of more people than you will never know.

Trooper Darvin Mees
Montana Highway Patrol

Trooper Darvin Mees
Montana Highway Patrol

July 11, 2011

RIP SGT Kenner. May God be with your family and your fellow officers of Bismark PD.

Military Police Officer Hickman
US Army

July 11, 2011

I just want Officer Kenner's family to know my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. I'm so sorry that his life was taken. He made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Bismarck, of which I am one.

Kent Bryan

July 11, 2011

Sgt.,
You are and always will be my Sgt. I always felt safe knowing you were there with me at calls. No day has gone by that I haven't thought about and I will miss you all the rest of my days. May God guide you into His Kingdom and allow you to watch over the rest of us. I thank you for all the advice you have given me and the opportunities you gave me to grow and learn in this job. I'm so glad that you died doing what you loved. I make this promise to you- I will watch over your family and keep them safe. I love you Sgt. Steve Kenner!

POLICE OFFICER- Brooke Reisenauer
BISMARCK POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 11, 2011

I heard of Steve's death while out of town. I have been in complete shock all weekend. I know Steve through the work that he has put in with the Fraternal Order of Police. I got the pleasure to get to know Steve and hang out with him while in Missouri and in Boston. Steve was a good man! I think all who had the pleasure to meet him would agree. I pray for you Steve and I pray for your family!

God Speed! Thank you for you tireless work and dedication to our country and the citizens of your community.

SOIII Jim Adams
Boise Police

July 11, 2011

So sorry for your loss Brother. Always hate hearing about situations like this but know you died doing what you enjoyed. Thank you for your service of 32 years...GodSpeed..

Ofc. K. Jarrell
UPD

July 11, 2011

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Steven Kenner and the Bismarck Police Department during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Kenner, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

July 11, 2011

To the Family of Sergeant Kenner,

Your Husband, father, son, and brother lived a hero and served with honor. His life and memory will be remembered allways. My thoughts are with you and my prayers are to give you strength in your time of sorrow. Know that you are not alone that all police officers and law enforcement personel share in your loss. Be as proud of Steven's life as he was proud to wear the shield.

Rest well my brother, We'll take the watch from here.

Patrolman Glen McCarty
Maplewood Police Department, MN

July 11, 2011

I worked with Mr. Kenner at the Bismarck PD 31 years ago.

Bismarck PD is the most professional and competent Law Enforcement Agency I have ever worked with, and Sgt. Kenner, by all accounts maintained that standard.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sgt. Kenner.

SBPA Murphy
United States Border Patrol

July 11, 2011

Rest in peace Sarge....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the BPD during this very difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 11, 2011

Steve will never be forgotten by his FOP brothers and sisters here in New Mexico. I will always remember you as the "gently giant" who loved his family and his work to protect and serve the citizens of Bismarck. He was the "police officers, officer". Steve will be missed; but, we will never be forgotten and all of his brothers and sisters will remember him fondly when we meet at the FOP National Conference in Salt Lake City. God Bless you my Brother and Watch over us as you patrol the streets of Heven. Rest in Peace...Bob

President Bob Martinez
Fraternal Order of Police New Mexico

July 11, 2011

Sgt. Kenner was my Sgt. while on FTO at BPD. He was always ready to help, had the answer to all my questions and never made me feel dumb asking them. Sgt. Kenner was a great man and with him goes a lot of knowledge and kindness and a willingness to help people. He will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

Correctional Officer I Annie Hojian
Morton County Sheriff's Department

July 11, 2011

Sgt Kenner was a great man. I got the pleasure to know him as a young man serving with the BPD Law Enforcement Explorer Post #507. Sgt Kenner would stop by occasionally and see what we were up to during our meetings, or before or after and he always had that mischievious grin on his face. It was always contagious.

He always had a joke ready as well as a little nugget of advice that always seemed time appropriate and, if listened to, would always seem to help in one way or another. In some ways, it taught me to grow up and hopefully become a better person.

Steve, yor shift is done. You are now 10-92 - Shift Complete, At Home. Rest in peace!

To Steve's family - I'm sorry for your loss. Steve will be missed by many and all who knew him. Remember, as long as you keep him in your hearts and in your minds, Steve will never truly be gone.

To the members of BPD - My heartfelt condolences are with you. You have lost a great man and a great officer. Keep your heads high knowing that you were lucky enough to serve with such a wonderful officer.

Asst. Chief Mark Olson
Minnewaukan, ND F.D.

July 11, 2011

I also have know you for 31 of your 32 years at the BPD. We worked together for 23 years and I miss you guys every day. You were not only a great co-worker but a goodfriend.
I still remember when I wrote 120 tickets in a month to beat your 100 tickets the month before and you promptly wrote 130 tickets to beat me.
You were a great officer, a super teacher. You helped all of us stay up to date on new methods of handling bad guys and to stay safe out on the street!
I miss Steve, you were a good buddy and a professional officer.

Mike Roberdeau
Retired BPD

Retired Bismarck Police Dept.
Retied

July 11, 2011

When I heard of this senseless event, I was stunned with disbelief that this could have happened. I have had numberous occassions to interact with Steve at work and he was always so cheerful and pleasant. I enjoyed our brief visits. He was a big man in many ways, but he needed a place for that big heart. My heartfelt sympathy for Deb and their children. He will be missed by all those who knew him.

Judy K. Diede
City of Bismarck employee & Friend

July 11, 2011

The City of Bismarck has lost a true icon! Everyone at the BFD enjoyed the opportunity to work with Sergeant Kenner at various incidents. I will always remember his big smile, funny jokes and larger than life personality. Bismarck Police Officers and staff, your friends at the BFD grieve with you. We will never forget Sergeant Steve Kenner

Firefighter Pete Kvien
Bismarck Fire Department

July 11, 2011