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Jailer John Wesley Turner

Breathitt County Jail, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, November 10, 1910

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Reflections for Jailer John Wesley Turner

John,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Breathitt County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 10, 2020

Mr. Turner was my great grandfather. He was the father of my grandmother Elizabeth Turner. She was only about 6 years old when he died. I have been told by other family members that my grandmother was nearby and witnessed the shooting, and carried that trauma all her life.

Lisa Turner
Tucson Public Safety Communications Division

September 22, 2018

Mr. Turner was my grandfather on my mothers side. In fact my middle name is Wesley taken from him.. James Wesley Chadwell to be exact.

James Wesley Chadwell
He was my grandfather

November 21, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 11, 2011

Wesley,
It may have happened 100 years ago but you are still remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Breathitt County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace Jailer Turner.

Gilbert Daniel

January 5, 2011

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