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Global reach. CONFLICT

Local knowledge. INTERNATIONAL Fond Memories of Maureen Jacques-Turner
12/6/1940 – 13/12/2023
There was never an occasion at a WAD meeting, whether
it is the Midterm Meeting or the Annual Conference, FEATURE
at least for the last 29 years (except for the last 4-5
years) that you will not find this wonderful lady with her
contagious smile welcoming everyone. She was host
extraordinaire and belief me she remembers everyone’s
name including new members and the country they are
from. She was the Maître of WAD family and makes
Jacques-Turner in Stockholm 2019, the last
Asset Protection Asset Searches Asset Tracing Investigations everyone feels at home whenever we meet. Allen Cardoza with Richard and Maureen
Background Checks CCTV: Covert and Overt Solutions Maureen joined WAD in 1995. In 2005 she was awarded WAD meeting that Richard and Maureen attended.
Close Protection Corporate Fraud Investigations Counter the Norman J. Sloan Memorial Award for her commitment
Electronic Sweeps Counter Surveillance Counterfeiting and outstanding service to the Association, having Richard and Maureen Jacques-Turner,
2000, Kuala Lumpur
and Intellectual Property Investigations Covert Human contributed her time, energy, leadership and dedication
to WAD.
Intelligence Covert Surveillance Cyber Security Debtor
Tracing Drone Services Defender Sports Due Diligence Due Messages from some of our members
Diligence Employment Law Family Law and Cohabitation Dearest Richard, I knew Jacques TURNER at a congress in France, in
Bordeaux I think, in 1994 or 95. A French association
Forensic Investigations Fraud Investigations Gardening I was dismayed by Maureen’s passing. She was an was organizing a meeting to talk about joining the IKD.
exceptional lady, nice, generous, always smiling.
Leave Lifestyle Reports Litigation Support Marine Services I remember with great pleasure when you and Maureen I helped Jacques with my bad English translations. And
Matrimonial and Divorce Mobile Forensics Open Source hosted me in the eighties together with my wife, who when I joined WAD in 2000, I knew Maureen. Always kind, Bill and Cindy Lapworth, Richard and Maureen
unfortunately also passed away at the age of 55. You and
always smiling. Over the years she knew my son and my
Intelligence Penetration Testing Personal Fraud Polygraph Maureen have been pillars of W.A.D to which you have wife. Always outgoing and always profoundly human. Jacques-Turner, 1983 Hawaii
dedicated so much time in organizing conferences and
Testing Pre-Employment Screening Private Security Process meetings in every part of the world. I send you and your She introduced me to several colleagues when I arrived at
family my most sincere condolences in memory of that
the first WAD Congress. She knew everyone’s names, and
Serving Reputation Management Surveillance TSCM great person who was Maureen. always had a kind word, a memory to tell.
Threat Assessments Travel Risk Management Alberto Paoletti, Italy For over 20 years I never saw him grow old.
May she rest in peace and may her star shine forever.
All my support to her family.
Dear W.A.D. colleagues,
Thierry Enrique RAMIREZ, Morocco
Maureen’s unexpected passing is a truly great loss to the
W.A.D. I agree with Igor that Maureen was a real lady.
She was fine, empathetic, humorous and moreover very Dear all,
modest despite her special place in the W.A.D.
I am really sad to here about the passing of Maureen.
I had the pleasure of seeing Maureen at various W.A.D. Maureen was the first very friendly face we saw when
meetings. I still remember very well how Maureen Steffi and me attended our first WAD meeting in Chicago attendees
spontaneously sat down next to me in the audience at 1999. She was the welcome committee and she really
2008 with one of the regular groups of WAD conference
the first session of W.A.D.’s Annual Meeting in Bucharest welcomed us very warm and introduced us to all
2016, we exchanged business cards and had inspiring colleagues.
To discuss how we can assist internationally, contact us now in confidence. technical discussions, including on international terrorism She realized that we were absolute Rookies with no idea Dear Richard,
and its various fronts (ideological, religious and political
fronts). about anything but she got it managed to make us feeling I heard with great sadness about the death of your wife
welcomed and she was definitely a big factor that my Maureen. I express my sincere condolences, Maureen
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to WAD journey continued. was an amazing woman, she was very giving to others.
Maureen’s family and assure them that Maureen Maureen served the W.A.D for many years with great
will live on forever in my heart and memory. Without her I may have not been able to make such a grace and love. Richard I send my sincere condolences
great career with WAD and the international network of and share with your sorrow.
Dres. Odile Schwarz-Herion, Germany investigators. She especially always had an eye on the
HEAD OFFICE US HEAD OFFICE young people and tried her very best to bring them into Best regards,
our community. And she definitely was the backbone of
Jacob Ofir, Israel
I’m truly sorry to hear about Maureen’s passing. Richard in the time when both managed WAD.
180 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HF 1350 Avenue of the Americas,
Sending my deepest condolences to Richard and Miranda. Her inspiring, warm and friendly personality will never be Dear Members,
+44 (0)20 7917 2939 2nd Floor, Manhattan, NY 10019 Her dedication and warmth in welcoming new members forgotten. I am deeply sorry to inform you of the passing of Maureen
and attendees made a lasting impact on me and the WAD
info@conflictinternational.com +1-212-710-5919 | info@conflictusa.com family. Rest in peace. on Wednesday 13th December. She was a cherished long
time member of the WAD family and wife of WAD & ABI
Matthias Willenbrink, Germany
Sujeet Menezes, India Past President and IKD Secretary General, Richard. Many
will remember Maureen as the Chair of the WAD Welcome
We were very saddened by the news of Maureen’s loss. Committee for many years, always making new members
Dear colleagues, friends, and first time attendees feel special. She was also a
She is an inspiration to the WAD and ABI and all the tremendous asset for Richard during his time as WAD
Yes, it’s really very sad when the best of us passing.. members. She remembered each member’s name and Executive Director from 2000 to 2005.
First meeting, it was in 2005 at the World Investigators all their individual family members, always finding
Conference -WIC2005 in Las Vegas that Maureen conversation and a warm welcome with a smile. Richard and Maureen were a constant presence at our
invited me to become a member of the WAD, which I Will all remember Her with great admiration. meetings and conferences for decades. Their daughter
did. Maureen was a real Lady. And she will always be in Miranda also attended some conferences in the 80s while
my memory. Rest in Peace. My deepest condolences to Beatrice, Roberto and I are close to Richard and his still a teen. We extend our deepest Sympathy to Richard
www.conflictinternational.com Richard and Miranda. family with deep affection. and Miranda. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Igor Tymofeyev Q.I.I., Ukraine Laura Giuliani, Italy Bob Heales, USA
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