Kenneth Ray Dawson served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Kenneth served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrol Officer Kenneth Dawson was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call on Cleo Court at 7:30 pm. The suspect was convicted of murder, attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, and armed robbery, and sentenced to death. On January 11, 2003, the outgoing governor granted clemency to all 167 Illinois death row inmates as one of his last acts in office. The inmate's sentence was commuted to life without parole. Officer Dawson had served with the Wheeling Police Department for 16 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Dawson gave the Wheeling Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wheeling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Dawson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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