Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

"This We'll Defend"

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

June 5, 2022

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office offers our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the families of Sergeant Kenneth Thurman, Sr. and Officer Brian Shields. How tragic to have lost two of your men in just a week's time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheriff Brad Swain, deputies & staff

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

April 13, 2022

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

April 1, 2022

Sergeant Thurman, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

March 27, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

March 27, 2022

Thurman family and friends may God grant you all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt. Thurman thank you for your service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Res.Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.

March 26, 2022

R.I.P Sergeant Kenneth Thurman

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

March 26, 2022

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

March 26, 2022

Rest in Peace Sergeant Thurman. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Det. Lloyd Carlson (retired)
West Des Moines Iowa

March 26, 2022

Rest in peace Brother Kenneth, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 0715/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

March 26, 2022

Rest in Peace Sergeant Thurman. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

March 26, 2022

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. REST IN GODS.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM

March 26, 2022

Sgt. Thurman,

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

March 25, 2022

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman, Sr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Aurora Police Department, Illinois.



End of Watch Wednesday, January 19, 2022.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 25, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Kenneth Thurman. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Sergeant Thurman will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

March 24, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

March 23, 2022

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

March 23, 2022

RIP Sergeant Thurman. Thank you for your service to the Country and the citizens of Aurora

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

March 23, 2022

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 22, 2022

My deepest condolences. Thank you for your service Sir. Praying for your family and department.

Sheila Adkins-Reynolds
City of Montgomery Alabama Police Department

March 22, 2022

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman, Sr. Please know we are eternally grateful for Kenneth’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Thurman, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Aurora Police Department in Aurora, Illinois for Kenneth’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman’s wife.

Also sent to the Thurman Family was a “Forever Grateful” Military Challenge Coin to honor Kenneth’s dedication to the United States Army.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

March 22, 2022

Rest In Peace Rest In Peace Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman, Sr.! Thank you for your 21 years of service with the Aurora Police Department, in Illinois and your service as a United States Army Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your eleven children during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)! Thank you for your 21 years of service with the Aurora Police Department, in Illinois and your service as a United States Army Veteran. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your eleven children during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

March 22, 2022

Rest in peace brother... My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends , family and agency .

Major Lou Chirichello
Lancaster Prison, Lancaster PA.

March 22, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman, Sr. during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman, Sr.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

March 22, 2022

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret Jackson, NJ PD

March 22, 2022