Guy Knight in Dallas, Oregon Goes Missing

The disappearance of Guy Knight in Dallas, Oregon has drawn worldwide attention. After his Jeep was discovered in an area near Florence, the authorities scour the countryside looking for clues as to where he went. A team of Lane County Sheriff’s search and rescue workers searched the wilderness but were unable to come up with the missing Knight.

Although the man was not known for his dalliances, he did evince some interest in civic affairs. In addition to his day job, he was involved in civic organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a board member of the State Fair of Texas. Among his other accomplishments was founding Fort Worth-based Knight Waste Services.

The best part of his passing is the fact that he left behind a wife and a string of grandchildren. He was diabetic and likely in medical need. His affliction was probably what triggered his apparent untimeliness. Nonetheless, he was a good guy and had a long list of impressive accomplishments.

One of his more notable achievements was his work on repairing relationships between the police department and the communities of color that make up the city of Dallas. When he was in charge, Knight opened doors for other minorities interested in city governance. Moreover, he was a pioneer who was willing to put his money where his mouth was. As city manager, he oversaw the renovation of the Meyerson Symphony Center and the expansion of the Dallas Convention Center, renaming the latter the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in 2013.

Although the search for the missing Knight may seem like a daunting task, the sheriff’s office says it will have no problem keeping the community safe. For example, while there is no concrete evidence that Guy Knight died of natural causes, the fact that he was missing and that there were no witnesses has sparked a flurry of activity. That’s all the more reason for everyone to pay attention to the details. Hopefully, the case for the missing gent will be closed soon. Until then, let’s hope that this will be a wake up call for the entire state of Oregon.