CSM Wardell B. Turner To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow At Arlington National Cemetery
Command Sergeant Major Wardell B. Turner, 48, of
Nanticoke, MD, US Army, was one of two soldiers who while supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom, died 24 November 14, in Kabul, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked their vehicle with a vehicle
borne improvised explosive device. CSM Turner was assigned to
Headquarters, United States Army Garrison, Fort Drum, NY. He was a
Military Policeman. Also killed was SPC Joseph W. Riley, 27, of Grove
City, Ohio.
CSM Turner is to be interred on the hallowed grounds
of Arlington National Cemetery on 5 January 2015 at approximately 1300
hours from the Administration Building. PGR has been invited to attend
the services by his family, and we will be there to stand tall silent
and proud in honor of this American Warrior, his family, friends and
comrades at arms
Services: 5 Jan 15 Stage: 0815 hrs. Murphy FH, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA Brief: 0830 hrs. Honors: 0900 hrs. Flag line, 0900-1200 hrs. for Viewing at FH Escort: 1215 hrs. to ANC/Administration Bldg. Honors: 1300 hrs. Interment ANC (time approx.) Source
Commander Sergeant Major Turner is a REAL true hero. There are no words to express how much WE as a nation have lost with the death of this great person. Heartfelt sympathy and peace to his loved ones.
That is what a real man looks lik. He is what a real man does for his fellow man. Rest in peace Wardell you deserve it. Your journey has been long and selfless. You are a true American. If more men acted as you have we would not need soldiers. Rest my friend you will be missed.
RIP Brother
ReplyDeletePaul adams Fdny.
Rest in peace .
ReplyDeleteThank you and your family for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeletesgt major turner paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
ReplyDeletegod bless him and his family.
Our hearts go out to the Turner family.
ReplyDeleteThank you your service, R.I.P. Brother!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AND R.I.P.PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ReplyDeleteGraduated with him from JMB and lived in the same community. A great guy. So sorry to have lost him so early in life.
ReplyDeleteA true HERO!!
ReplyDeleteCommander Sergeant Major Turner is a REAL true hero. There are no words to express how much WE as a nation have lost with the death of this great person. Heartfelt sympathy and peace to his loved ones.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE
ReplyDeleteThat is what a real man looks lik. He is what a real man does for his fellow man. Rest in peace Wardell you deserve it. Your journey has been long and selfless. You are a true American. If more men acted as you have we would not need soldiers. Rest my friend you will be missed.
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