Federal Court Officer McKnight Dies, US Marshall Hainsworth Issues Statement

Federal Court Officer McKnight Dies, US Marshall Hainsworth Issues Statement

{image_1}STATEMENT FROM UNITED STATES MARSHAL JAMIE A. HAINSWORTH:

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of federal Court Security Officer Frank McKnight, 69, of North Kingstown. Officer McKnight passed away at Rhode Island Hospital at 6:30 this evening. Officer McKnight’s family was by his side.

A retired North Kingstown police officer with 25 years of service, having retired at the rank of Lieutenant, Officer McKnight was a court security officer for the past 13 years, most recently assigned to the U.S. District Court building.

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Officer McKnight was a dedicated, career law enforcement officer and public servant who came to work daily eager and ready to serve, brandishing a positive attitude and always with a smile. His distinguished career will be heralded. His absence will be greatly felt by all that he worked with and served.