CW3 Dallas Knox, 35, of Treasure Island succumbed to the effects of a tragic boating accident on August 14, 2016. CW3 Knox’s current duty assignment was Ft. Knox, KY, and while on leave, he jumped from the rear of a boat that was still moving. The other three passengers of the boat circled back around to search for Knox but were unsuccessful in finding him.
CW3 Knox faithfully served his Country in the U.S. Army and performed duties as a Pilot in Command on Black Hawk MEDEVAC Helicopters. During CW3 Knox’s service to our grateful nation, he performed tours in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and numerous stateside locations. For his dedicated military service to our Country, CW3 Knox was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal posthumously. CW3 Knox was buried with full military honors.