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Former Salida mayor dies
by Christopher Kolomitz
Mail Managing Editor
Former Salida Mayor and contractor Danny Knight, was pronounced dead Saturday at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center after he was found unresponsive at home about 6:40 p.m.
No cause of death was released Sunday afternoon by Chaffee County Coroner Randy Amettis, although an autopsy has been scheduled.
Funeral services have not been announced.
Knight, 50, was a member of the 1974 Salida state football championship team and his family has long-standing ties in Buena Vista and Salida.
He was appointed to fill the vacant mayoral seat in February 2003 and was re-elected in November 2003 and November 2005.
Knight was president and owner of Knight and Sons Construction in Salida.
Along with being an avid motorcycle rider, Knight was active in Colorado Snowmobile Racing Association, the local gun club, was a big game outfitter and hunter and was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
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Reader Comments
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009
Article comment by:
Dr. Christina Anastasia
We mourn the loss of our friend Danny. While we have been away since 2007, Danny's friendship was always important to us. To his beloved family, our hearts and sorrow are with you. We will always remember our friend with esteem and love. Raymond and Christina
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009
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Dale Decatur
I was on city council 2000-2001 and always felt Danny was very courteous when he came to meetings. I ran against him for Mayor and felt I couldn't have had a better opponent. I will miss him and want to send my condolences to his wife and family....Dale Decatur
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2009
Article comment by:
Lewis D. Strickland
Danny's love was felt from the the beautiful town of Salida,Colorado all the way to Kansas City,MO area where his in-laws reside.
I was fortunate to spend this past Christmas with Danny and his wife Sheryl. He embraced us as we were his own true blood. Story's of your town and the surrounding area's were told with excitement and a sincere true love for his town.
We will truley miss this man in our family as you will miss this man in your town.
Danny was as honest and caring as any person I have ever met. My heart pours out to all of his friends and associates whom will miss this man as we will.
"Cousin we love you and thank you for the times we shared !!"
Dwain Strickland - Lone Jack,MO
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