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Deputy Coyle Legacy Award Fund

Organized by
James Yates
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$3,865
Raised of $4,000 goal

100% tax-deductibleNo fees

100% goes to scholarship recipients

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Contributions

30
    FM

    Francine McGann

    $250
    MA

    Megan Amelio

    $100
    A

    Anonymous

    $100
    RS

    Robyn Suerth

    $250
    MD

    Marlee Durbin

    $110

Our story

He was a retired Chicago police officer with 28 years of law enforcement experience, and had served as a Crittenden County High School resource officer for the last two years. Deputy Coyle was known to always be a positive role model for not only student but faculity, staff, and anyone else that ran into him. Deputy Coyle was always known to bring a smile to others faces.

Our goal

This fund is for the Deputy Coyle Legacy Award. Deputy Rick Coyle was serving court paperwork over legal guardianship on April 2nd, 2026, when he was shot by a suspect inside the residence. Deputy Rick Coyle sadly succumbed to his wounds on April 30th, 2026. Deputy Coyle was the School Resource Officer for Crittenden County High School and was known to be involved with the children and to bring positivity every day. He would have wanted the tragedy to be a source of growth for the community and to have inspired the next generation of passionate students to make their communities safer and better. This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deputy Rick Coyle by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their futures.

Comments from contributors 6

Francine McGann7 days ago
$250

In Honor of You on Your Birthday 🎂

Dave And Enza29 days ago
$150

We hope the recipients of these scholarships learn about how amazing the Rick was. May this legacy scholarship continue on over the years to come.

Janine Piagentini1 month ago
$100

Much love to you and your family. I hope this fund continues to impact lives for generations.

Kate Shaw1 month ago
$25

Friend of McGann Family for many years, wanted to help ease your pain

Francine McGann1 month ago
$250

Rick was a very Positive Force for the Crittenden County Students. I believe Rick would be so proud to be associated with this scholarship. This is an opportunity to continue Rick's Legacy for the Students that meant so much to him.