Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police Joseph Early Fennell

Cadwell Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, November 1, 1942

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Reflections for Chief of Police Joseph Early Fennell

Chief Fennell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cadwell. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 1, 2022

All prisons deal with inmates with stomach ulcers. I can't help but wonder; what made his so different.

David Weeks

June 22, 2022

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 3, 2015

Don't know much about the man that would have been my gramps, but I know he raised a great son if he had anything to do with how great my dad ... Is he must of been a great man.

Rhonda Fennell Honan
Granddaughter, daughter of son Bobby

May 2, 2013

Although we never knew our wonderful grandfather, I named my oldest son, the first grandchld on Leroy Fennell's side, after you. I just wish that we had the opportunity to have known you, the wife and children you left behind were awesome people with great integrity. You would have been proud!

Cheryl Faircloth Fennell
graddaughter married to Wayne Fennell

May 2, 2013

As I think back on this incident, I am amazed at the service my grandfather provided for town of Cadwell, GA. I am also amazed that his wife raised his 12 children on her own after his death. Sounds like they both were two strong people who were committed to their duties and provided security to a town and also to their own family. I am proud and grateful that I am a decendant of the Fennell Family.

Stacey Fennell Foley
Granddaughter

May 2, 2013

My grandfather. I wish I could have met him, but he was killed many years before I was born.
Sherri Getman Rimmer

S. Rimmer
granddaughter

May 2, 2013

My grandfather, whom I never met. Your character was reflected in my father Leroy Eugene Fennell and my brother David Wayne Fennell. I am so sorry that I never had a chance to meet and have a talk with you, but as a veteran who has lost friends to war, I salute you for your service and sacrifice. Thanks to you, I am alive and well in 2013.

With love and regards,
Jeffrey Eugene Fennell

Family
Grandson

May 2, 2013

TODAY BEING POLICE MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 2, 2013, I THOUGHT IT APPROPRIATE TO REMEMBER OUR FALLEN OFFICER, JOSEPH EARLY FENNELL. KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN 1942. THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE TO KEEP OTHERS SAFE.

CHERYL FAIRCLOTH FENNELL
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

May 2, 2013

Rest in Peace, Chief Fennell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 69th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

November 1, 2011

Your service is not forgotten sir. Rest in peace.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

January 31, 2006

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