Kirk passed away on December 26, 1993, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was only 20 years old. In his memory, the Kirk Dawson Memorial Scholarship was set up for graduating IHS seniors.

Kirk passed away on December 26, 1993, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was only 20 years old. In his memory, the Kirk Dawson Memorial Scholarship was set up for graduating IHS seniors.