Greene County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, August 1, 2011
Add to My HeroesDavid Jennings Dawson, III
Deputy David Dawson was killed in a single-vehicle accident while responding to assist another officer. His vehicle left the road on Highway 903 near Crowfoot Road, crossing over the road and striking a tree.
Deputy Dawson had served with Greene County Sheriff's Office since June 1. He is survived by his mother, father and step-mother, brother, and grandparents.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 133 ReflectionsI’ll never forget the phone call, I’ll never forget driving to the scene, I’ll never forget meeting back at the Sheriff’s office! I’ll never forget you, brother! We miss you every day.
M.Bishop
Greene County EMS
April 9, 2022
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