Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Thornton as well as the brotherhood at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother! 1*

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

February 28, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

RIP Officer Thornton.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 28, 2011

May God bring peace to those family members, and loved ones left behind. Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is now over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 28, 2011

Fred, from the football tailgates we enjoyed together to the call for service where you volunteered to go with me to the top of the skyscraper that was under construction to get the bad guy, i'll miss you my friend. You were one great Police Officer but an even better man. I pray that your wife and family will find comfort in the days to come knowing you are at peace in Heaven with the Lord.

Detective Mark Shelton
CMPD

February 28, 2011

God Speed Officer Thornton. May the Lord be with your family, friends and co-workers through this trying time!
Thank you for your dedication and service!

Judith L. Mock, widow
Hampton Twp. Police Dept.

February 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Fred Thornton today and always...
Rest in Peace Sir!!

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

February 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Thornton at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace...your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 28, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the Officer's family and to the extended police family of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Sgt
Chicago Police

February 28, 2011

God bless your family at this time. Remember that God has a special place in his heart for the Peacemakjers.

Det. R. Killinger (Retired)
Mid Cumberland Police Dept.

February 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Thornton, his family, friends and the entire Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

February 28, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Fred Thornton, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Thornton, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 28, 2011

Such a tragic end to so many years of dedicated service. My heart aches for your family and friends. My prayers are with them all.

RIP brother. Thank you.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 28, 2011

We would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of Officer Thornton. His hard work and dedication to law enforcement will never be forgotten.

Session 50
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy

February 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Fred Thornton. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg North Carolina will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Thornton, know that their Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Thornton may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 28, 2011

RIP brother Fred.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept.

February 28, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Thornton. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 28, 2011

God bless the family of Officer Fred Thornton and to all the brave members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police

February 27, 2011

Rest easy Officer Thornton. To your family, my condolences.

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

February 27, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

February 27, 2011

My heart TRULY goes out to the loss of this dedicated Law Enforcement man. My Son is a Deputy in Tift County (Tifton), GA. I currently live in Savannah, GA. There is not a day that goes by that I "dread" the kind of call you received. THANKFULLY....it has not happened! As families of Law Enforcement personnell....we are ALL in this together. We are ALL ONE FAMILY. I appreciate Fred for what he believed in, the way I KNOW he led his life, his dedication & LOVE for his job, his love & safety for his family..all which is what my Son believes in. My prayers are with your family at your sudden time of loss. God bless you!

Anita G. Taylor
Mother of Son in Law Enforcement

February 27, 2011

Fred, You are going to be missed, but one thing is you will never be forgotten. You were the true COP, you were a great leader. Rest easy now my friend as we will carry on your watch, but we will also rest easy as we will all know you are watching over us.....

Detective K, H. Jones
CMPD

February 27, 2011

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Fred Thornton. This is a time of shock and loss. I extend my deepest sypathies to you all. I take note of a 28 year police career and all the good that must have taken place during that time. Your loved one will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 27, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

February 27, 2011

I miss you already brother. You have always been a great resource and help in time of need. We will all miss you tremendously. Rest In Peace Brother.

Sgt. Rob Havens
CMPD

February 27, 2011

Rest in peace brother...we will take the watch from here...the ultimate sacrifice you have made will not be forgotten. I am proud to render Officer Fred Thornton a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD

February 27, 2011