Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Darryl Fortner. I am so very sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Fortner will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

June 24, 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

June 5, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of the grievous loss of Officer Fortner when he died in the line of duty from Covid. To the Fortner family, officers , and all who call Darryl beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I hope that you continue to receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Fortner gave to his community and the residents of Alabama for so many years and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 6, 2022

Phyllis Loya Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 30, 2022

Officer Fortner, thank you for the laughs, the insight and your smile everyday! You are missed! Thank you for your service sir!!!

Vestavia Hills Police Department Alice T
Vestavia Hills PD Vestavia Hills AL

May 17, 2022

Officer Fortner, 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. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your mother is experiencing over the loss of her son. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 15, 2022

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office extends our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of Officer Darryl Fortner.

~Sheriff Brad Swain, deputies & staff

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

May 13, 2022

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

May 11, 2022

Officer Darryl Wayne Fortner, thank you for your service protecting and serving the citizens of your community. God will watch over you, your family, friends and coworkers during this most difficult of time. God's Speed Darryl!!!!!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

May 10, 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

May 10, 2022

Officer Fortner,

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

May 9, 2022

Officer Fortner, 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. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your mother is experiencing over the loss of her son. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 8, 2022

Rest In Peace
Sending my deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss. My sincere sympathy to your friends and family.
Rest In Peace.!

Enid Rodríguez

May 8, 2022

Fortner family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Fortner thank you for your service to your 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.

May 6, 2022

R.I.P Officer Darryl Fortner

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

May 6, 2022

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 5, 2022

RIP OFFICER AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SERVICE

Brett Allen

May 5, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer Fortner. 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

May 5, 2022

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

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

May 5, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all our nation’s law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [and daughters] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MBS, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Global Outreach Clergy
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

May 5, 2022

Rest In Peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

May 5, 2022

RIP Officer Fortner. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Vestavia Hills and Birmingham

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

May 5, 2022

RIP BROTHER GOOD SPEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Stephen Bruet, Probation Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

May 4, 2022

I am honored to call you my dad. Thank you for your service and your kind heart to others. You will be missed dearly and will forever be my hero. Love you!

Madison Fortner

May 4, 2022

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family, and the Vestavia Hills Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 4, 2022

To the love of my life you will be sorely missed. I am devastated by the loss of not having you around, seeing and hearing your voice everyday makes it so hard. You have always taken such good care of me and our family. I know in heaven your are healed and that brings me some peace. But selfishly I still want you here with me.

To those that have written before and after this post I want to thank you all for being so kind and gracious. Also, I want to say THANK YOU for all that you do for the people of this country, and for taking the time to write something on my husbands page it means a lot to me and our family.

Melinda Fortner
Spouse of Darryl Fortner

May 4, 2022