Dwain P Williams
Linda Zabors
Dwain Williams was a 26 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department. In 1992 he served as an Emergency Medical Technician to Engine 122 and later as a Fire Academy instructor in hazardous incidents and terrorist response. In 2018 he retired having achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He also worked in the Office of Emergency Management and Communication as a Watch Officer.
Prior to his time in the Chicago Fire Department, he served in the Army in international locations and in the Reserves as a Wire Systems Installer and Operator and at the 501st Signal Battalion and the 101st Airborne Assault Division. He was a decorated soldier and was an expert sharpshooter and hand grenade expert.
Dwain was intellectually curious and deeply knowledgeable. He earned four degrees and more than 80 certifications in professional and independent studies. He also had a passion for basketball, music and chess. He was a guitarist and went by the stage name “D-Sharp” with RAM Band and Mixed Nutz.
He taught computers and physical education at St. Phillip Neri School
Mentored at risk youth and athletics at the Chicago Park District
Listed in Who’s Who of Outstanding Young Americans
Veteran: Army. Active Duty 1976, Army Reserves
American Legion - George Giles Post #87
Alumnus:
Additional degrees and certifications
Harper High School
Altgeld Elementary School
Honorary Lt. Dwain P. Williams Way
South Peoria Street, between 95th Street and 98th Street
Approved: February 2022
Ward: 34 and 21
Alderman: Austin and Brookins
Neighborhood: Longwood Manor
b. April 19, 1955
d. December 3, 2020. Age 65
Source
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