Malcolm Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson

To Kenny's family
I am Earl McDonnel badge #986.
Kenny was at APD a year before I and as a new rookie
your always looking for that friendly face to welcome you
aboard. Kenny was that person in my 25 years at APD. For
that I will take his name and memories to my death.
To his sons I would say never wavier from your ethics and the difference between right and wrong, because he knew
it better then anyone.
Even though I came to the PD a year after Kenny, I was lucking enough to promote before he.
As I visisted with him in the halls from day to day I reminded
him that his coworker following was expecting him to promote
his inspiriation to promote was the fact that he was viewed
as a leader of men without the Sgt. stripes.
I coached him a small amount , but the real drive was his
coworkers that already presived him as a leader.
The FBI conducted research on police officer promoting, the
study says 85% of all police officers in America will never
rise above the rake of patrolman.
Your father did it two times, and for that it took care of his
family and coworkers,and truely he was a man of men.
I will never forget him because he gave me so much energy.
To his parents you did a damn good job with him.
Love, Earl

Thank you for the years of friendship and inspiration. In a world full of misrepresentation and boast, you truly walked the walk. I'll miss you brother. Sgt. Robin Orten

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.