Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Lebanon Police Department announces death of officer due to COVID-19


(From the Lebanon Police Department)

(December 28) Today, our department is mourning the loss of Officer Kendle Blackburn after he fought a tough battle with COVID-19. 

Kendle was known throughout our city as the friendliest police officer anyone could ever meet. He was the example of community policing and his life touched so many others in a positive way. 

To be Kendle’s friend was a blessing as he was loved by everyone who knew him. Kendle’s life of dedicated service will never be forgotten. 








Please join us in lifting Kendle’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this very difficult time. Our department appreciates everything that was done to support Kendle while he was in the hospital. Rest in Peace Kendle. We love you brother.

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(December 30) Officer Blackburn’s body will lie in state on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 from noon until 5 p.m. and Friday, January 1, 2021 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 Lynn Street, Lebanon, MO.

A full honors funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 starting at 11 a.m. at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel with procession to follow to Mt. Rose Memorial Park, 193 Mountrose Street, Lebanon, MO, where a brief graveside service will be held. 

All ceremonies are open to the public.

Citizens wishing to pay respects to Officer Blackburn, his family, and the Lebanon Police Department but unable to attend the full service may wish to park in the rear of the building at the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center, 500 E. Elm Street, Lebanon, MO and line Washington Street to view the procession.

Please practice social distancing, and the family requests the use of masks.

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