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Shreveport council pauses to honor fallen marshal Kirby Dawson
Summary
Councilmembers and visitors paused the meeting to remember Kirby Dawson, a longtime law-enforcement officer and member of the city marshal's office. Pastor Tony Hunter and colleagues described Dawson's service and offered condolences to the family.
The Shreveport City Council opened its meeting by honoring the life and service of Kirby Dawson, a longtime city marshal and law-enforcement officer. Councilman Jackson read a statement noting Dawson's service, his family, and community role, and invited the Dawson family to the podium for a moment of silence and presentation.
Pastor Tony Hunter offered a prayer and remembered Dawson as a person of faith and service. Hunter said, "He's going to a better place," and asked the chamber and attendees to keep the family and the marshal's office in their prayers. Councilmembers and community members shared brief condolences before the council moved to other business.
