The Beach and the Pole – The Execution of C. Cecil Dennis, Jr.
by John Weghorst
Author’s Note
There is quite a bit of false information out on web sites, other blogs and discussion boards regarding the coup and the executions. Over the years, these inaccuracies have bothered me to the point of writing my own article or essay about the events of April, 1980 in Liberia. The information below is true and pieced together from trustworthy sources and interviews. My sources are firm, taken from former ministers and other eyewitness testimony which includes newspaper interviews, firsthand accounts of journalists and diplomats and also from depositions taken from witnesses at a few Truth and Reconciliation Council hearings.
I am not from Liberia, but I have always been fascinated with the country and hope to visit someday soon.
Thank you for reading.
God bless Liberia.
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The Executions of April 22, 1980 in Monrovia, Liberia
Who is Charles Cecil Dennis, Jr.?
Born 1931, Montserrado…
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Patrick E are discussing. 
Patrick E 1:44 am on August 4, 2020 Permalink |
John, when or what year was Eddie in Milwaukee? I thought he emigrated to Southern Cal in early 50’s? Is Debra or Maria still in Milwaukee? Would love to contact them. Does he still have relatives in Milwaukee. I can go to the local library to find info on his original restaurant and where it was located? Any further info would be awesome John, thank you! Still looking for friends of Ron and Billy, Paul Kelly, Mr Vegas, Fat Howard? Contact me. Thank you.
John 11:17 am on August 4, 2020 Permalink |
He first landed there in 1950. Was a machinist, then ran a diner. About 5 years later he fled his marriage and kid, went to LA.