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Funeral arrangements set Preble County sheriff's office veteran

Tom Michaels - Internet News Director

@ November 9, 2009 6:37 AM Permalink | Comments (2)

PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio -- Funeral arrangements are set for Preble County Sheriff's Capt. Michael Thornsberry, who died Friday apparently at least in part from the H1N1 flu virus.

Thornsberry, 38 was a 15-year veteran of the sheriff's office.

He became ill Oct. 20,five days later. He was diagnosed with both viral and bacterial pneumonia as well as H1N1.

Visitation will be held at the Eaton Church of the Brethren, 813 Camden Road, in Eaton on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at the church in Eaton.

Thornsberry is survived by his wife, Michelle, daughters Faith and Allie, and granddaughter Jenna.

(Information for this report from the Dayton Daily News.)

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Michael, I'm proud to say is my cousin. I will always remember feeling more like a brother though whenever I was in his presence. My uncle used the term gentle giant, that certainly is the truth but the biggest thing about Mike was his heart, no matter what he was doing he always had room in his heart for me and for that I'm greatful. We'll miss you big guy, fly high.
By Chaz Thornsberry @ 11/13/09 12:10:39 AMreport abuse
Michael is my nephew. He was a fine upstanding young man, whose only desire was to help others. That's why he became a police officer. We are all very proud of him. Rest in peace gentle giant.
By Tim Thornsberry @ 11/09/09 12:55:40 PMreport abuse

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