Lebanon Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2020
Add to My HeroesKendle Glen Blackburn
Police Officer Kendle Blackburn died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 from a presumed exposure while on duty.
Officer Blackburn had served with the Lebanon Police Department for 16 years and had previously served with the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office for five years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 21 years
- Badge 334
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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View all 42 ReflectionsPraying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9];
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4] and;
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, RPP, NCCA
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