The "BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS"
AWARD
has been granted to
Rev. Kenneth Kennon
on November 29, 2004

United States

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Through his involvement with Central American refugees, Rev. R. Kenneth Kennon, Jr. became active in The Sanctuary Movement. In his 60's, he spent six months in prison for protesting the "School of the Americas." Kennon has published a book descibing his journey and his days in prison.


Kenneth Kennon ranks high among the minority of those who walk their talk. This devoted family man and friend, minister and counselor, poet and writer, agitator and lawbreaker recently walked a path that led him into federal prison. His book, "Prisoner of Conscience", thoughtfully and insightfully details that walk through a punishing, dehumanizing, monotonous and frustrating six-month stay.

Nominated by
Disciples Peace Fellowship Executive