Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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.

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.