Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish to leave my condolences for Officer Thornton's wife, children and family, those who worked alongside him and his PD. May he be your back up always, keeping you all safe from his new posting. I didn't know Officer Thornton but just wanted you all to know that this sad news has reached Australia and that we send our hearts to you.
R.I.P Officer Thornton.

Tracy Bullen
P.I from Australia

February 26, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER THORNTON. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER THORNTON, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 26, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Thornton and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. I did not know Officer Thornton but in this business we are all family. May god bless.

Deputy J. Matthew Lee
Johnston Co. Sheriff's Office N.C.

February 26, 2011

On behalf of my family and I we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Ofc Thornton. You are all in our prayers.God Bless. Respectfully the Miller Family Chicago Il

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

The words I leave here will never compare to the memories that I will carry for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for squaring me away as a rookie. Helping me out on the range and just being there to calm me down when I tried out for SWAT. I will miss our conversations on Hwy 218 and Brief Rd at the red light to. May God bless your soul and may you watch out over all of us.

Comer

Police Officer B.K. Comer
CMPD

February 26, 2011

I hadn't seen Fred in years, but this saddens me so much. Just knowing he was out there doing what he loved was a comfort. Fred will be truly missed.

Susan Daniel
Old, old friend

February 26, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Thornton's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. R.I.P. Officer Thornton, we'll carry on for you.

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol

February 26, 2011

The men and women of the Union County Sheriff's Office extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Officer Fred Thornton and to the members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. May you find peace in Fred's memory, and know that we share in the tragedy of his loss.

Sheriff Eddie Cathey
Union County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2011

My heart goes out to the family, co-workers and friends of Officer Thornton. Such a sad story! May you find peace in the next hard days, weeks and months to come.


widow of a PA STATE TROOPER

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

Oh it just breaks my heart to hear this. Had almost his 30 in. Swat is such a hard detail. Prayers to his family, his department and his fellow officers. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Former Police Dispatcher, Pamela West
former Charleston PD, Charleston, WV.

February 26, 2011

Many laughs, many smiles, ALOT of respect. "Whiskey Romeo" my brother. You will be missed.

Officer Nanette Pierce
CMPD

February 26, 2011

Officer Thornton thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

February 26, 2011

Thank you officer Thornton, for your years of service to your community, and for making the ultimate sacrifice. RIP brother!

Anonymous

February 26, 2011

I am very shocked and saddened about the loss of Fred Thorton. I remember I was a rookie officer in a neighboring department when I met Fred. We were neighbors for a time. After I had been released to independent patrol, I regularly spoke to Fred about police work and how to handle the job. His advice was greatly appreciated and I tell my rookies about the things I learned from him. My condolences to his family and close friends.

Training Officer
Charleston, SC

February 26, 2011

RIP Fred... you will be missed.

Officer M. E. Mowery
Raleigh Police Dept

February 26, 2011

I am so saddened by this. This man served his fellow man and gave his life.Prayers to his family, friends and fellow officers.

Carol Cougill

February 26, 2011

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

February 26, 2011

So long my friend, you left us way to early, you will be missed.

H.P.Hollifield
Charlotte-Mecklenbury Police Dept. Charlotte NC

February 26, 2011

May God look over you and your family Fred. Also,thanks for looking over Harlon for the time you did along with the rest of your squad.You truly will be missed brother!

Steven Cioffi
Oceanport Police New Jersey

February 26, 2011

Fred, I'm so sorry. I bet Gene and everyone was glad to get another headstrong capable officer in heaven but you sure are gonna be missed here on earth. To Fred's family, I cannot express to you how sorry that I am for your loss. You will find out in the days to come just how large your police family is and how much they all love and respect Fred. They will help you. Please let them. It helps them to help you.

Sincerely, Paula Forest
(family survivor-Gene Griffin-EOW 22 Nov.1991)

Officer (ret.) Paula Forest
CMPD

February 26, 2011

Officer Thornton, our thoughts are with your friends and family at this time.

sa ellen pierson
US DHS

February 26, 2011

To The Family of Officer Thornton:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on your tragic death. The bravery and courage you exhibited will not be forgotten. My dad was a New York City officer with the 102 precinct for almost 40 years. Rest in peace Officer Thornton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 26, 2011

Rest Easy brother ,GOD speed and Amen .

Deputy Zach Butler
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ,Tn.

February 26, 2011

Officer Thornton:

As a grateful citizen, thank you for your dedication and service spanning 3 decades. May you go in peace and rest in God's loving embrace. May your family always feel your loving presence and be comforted through these difficult times.

william hill
Attorney for Law Enforcement

February 26, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 26, 2011