Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Cpl. John Kirkner Retires After Two Decades of Service

 

Cpl. John Kirkner and Sheriff Tim Cameron 

Corporal John Kirkner retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 after more than 21 years of services as a deputy. 

Cpl. Kirkner joined the Sheriff's Office in 1999 after serving for 22 years in the US Navy as a rescue swimmer. He most recently served in the Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division as a child support deputy. 

"Congratulations on a career well served," Sheriff Tim Cameron told Kirkner. "We'll miss you and see you again soon." 

Kirkner plans on returning to the Sheriff's Office in the near future in a different capacity. 

Lt. Stephen Simonds, Cpl. Kirkner, Sgt. Stephen Myers and Capt. Steven Hall