Wardell B. Turner Obituary

To the family of Sgt. Major. Wardell I'm sorry for your loss and extend condolences. G

I first met Sgt. Major. On a hot, sweaty, humid, and miserable day at Fort Leonardwood while he ever so gently tossed my duffle bag off the cattle car and letting me know I'm next if I don't get moving.

As a drill Sgt. He found a way to challenge me and find one more rep, one faster lap and to dig deeper.

There's so much to be said about him. He's single handedly was the reason I wanted to make SSG. in less than 3 years.

Drill our platoon picture still hangs in my office to this day.


Rest in paradise

Bruce Roberts

I recently found the coin that Wardell gave me when I left Afghanistan. I was the aide de camp for General Wendell, and often rode on convoys with Wardell. I could have easily been on that convoy with him. Wardell was a true leader and friend. My sincere condolences to your family.

Dear Turner family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Wardell will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor to salute you with permission let me say. Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part. I salute you.
For those missing in action;for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor to salute you with permission let me say even though I hold no rank know that from my heart my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel,A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M.Fisher KIA 12/1/04 Iraq -

My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 247 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Crookston Family know that we recently made a small donation to the SGM Wardell Turner Memorial Fund in honor of Wardell B. Turner US Army Command Sergeant Major. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Wardell B. Turner US Army Command Sergeant Major

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner. I shall always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
May He Rest in Peace.

To the family of Sgt.Maj. Warden Turner, our family will always be grateful to you for your service and sacrifice for our country. We wish you our deepest sympathy.

Rest in peace SGM. I was blessed and honored to serve with you in Afghanistan. I am glad I got to see you and say goodbye before I left. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

RIP

T-Bone I miss you brother. You were an amazing NCO, father and friend. I'll always love you. Rest in Peace my brother.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected] is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

To the family, friends, and military unit of Sgt. Maj. Turner, Please, accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Wardell. Thank you for his brave service and ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and protect our way of life. He is a true American Hero. May he rest in Peace and may you have comfort and healing for your loss.