McCreary County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1949
Grover Dewey Kennedy
Deputy Grover Kennedy was shot and killed from ambush while on patrol.
An occupant in a vehicle driving past his location opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The suspects were never apprehended.
Deputy Kennedy had served with the McCreary County Sheriff's Office for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 24, 2012
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