Dick Donald McKinney served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 10 months. Dick served during the years of World War II.
Deputy Marshal Dick McKinney was shot and killed during a robbery attempt on 11th Avenue, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He had just left the federal office building when he encountered a group of men who robbed him at gunpoint and then stole his wallet. As Deputy Marshal McKinney attempted to take action one of the men opened fire on him with a .22 caliber handgun, striking him in the heart. He was able to drive himself to the hospital but died a short time after arriving. Deputy Marshal McKinney had served with the United States Marshals Service for 10 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy U.S. Marshal McKinney gave the United States Department of Justice 10 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy U.S. Marshal McKinney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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