Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A fine officer and a true public servant a very dedicated police officer

Sgt major moten#055 retired
Kinloch police

December 22, 2022

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 31, 2020

You gotta love a guy who provokes others, like PO Manuel, to leave a thoughtful, inspired and funny story about his Sergeant! If we are lucky, and thank God most of us have been, we've had a chance to work for/with a GREAT guy like Sergeant Turner!

It is so terrible to lose them. It is so wonderful that we had them...particularly when the recollections of them can make us so grateful for the knowledge and humanity they've passed along...and for them having done so in a way that can still make us smile! Such character and humor are a real gift to us that won't soon be forgotten!

Thank you, Sergeant Turner and your family for your service to all of us.

Casey McCormick, Sergeant (retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

December 19, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Turner

Class 49-20 Basic Academy Recruits
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office

December 18, 2020

Sgt Turner was my supervisor for the past two years. He had a lot of good advice that I will use for the rest of my career. He was one for always telling some joke. I loved how each day when we got our new one 2020 vehicles, the one he assigned to me, as he would take one of the old vehicles. Then he would say, “Manuel, you get one little scratch on that vehicle, you may as well come to the station and turn in all your gear, because you are done!” LOL

P.O. Ramont Manuel
Moline Acres Police Department

December 16, 2020

I worked with Sgt. Turner when he worked in Padedale. He was an awesome guy to work with.

Police Officer KEVIN CHISM
North County Police Co-operative

December 14, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Turner. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Moline Acres Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

December 14, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

December 12, 2020

Sergeant Turner,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

December 12, 2020

He was a great cop I first met him when I was a snot nose rookie he was a willing to help any one

Sgt major moten #055 kinloch pd retired
Kinloch police

December 12, 2020

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the tragic death of Sergeant Turner.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

December 12, 2020

Sergeant Turner, thank you for your unselfish dedication to your duty to keep your community peaceful and safe. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May our Lord immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 11, 2020

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 whose 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

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

December 11, 2020

Thank you Sergeant Turner for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Missouri. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 11, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Sgt Turner. The EOW Riders with Beyond the Call of Duty thank you for your service, your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Allison McCarter
Beyond the Call of Duty
EOW Ride to Remember

December 11, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 11, 2020

RIP Sir. Praying for your family.

Inv Sgt Chris Vinson
SYLACAUGA PD

December 10, 2020

Rest Easy brother we will take it from here.

Sergeant Herschel Turner you will be truly missed. May God protect and grant peace to your family.

PO. Robert Howard
NPD Missouri

December 9, 2020

Our deepest sympathies! Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Sergeant Herschel Turner! God Bless!

DeKalb, IL Police Department

December 9, 2020

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

December 9, 2020

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 8, 2020

Requiescat in Pacem

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

December 8, 2020

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Herschel Turner and your three beautiful daughters. My condolences also extends to his family, coworkers and friends. May Herschel's soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 8, 2020

Rest in peace Seargent Turner. Prayers and thoughts for the immediate family and fellow officers. Thank you Sir for your sacrifice and service. May God Bless all our first responders.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff , OCSO FL
Osceola County Sheriff Office

December 8, 2020

May the Lord bless and comfort your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for the safety and security of America! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Border Patrol Agent Christopher Baker
Customs and Border Protection

December 8, 2020