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Deputy Coyle Legacy Award Fund

Organized by
James Yates
Fund cover image
$3,165
Raised of $4,000 goal

100% tax-deductibleNo fees

100% goes to scholarship recipients

Contributions

26
    MD

    Marlee Durbin

    $110
    LP

    Linda Pasyk

    $55
    A

    Anonymous

    $275
    KB

    Karen Bailey

    $50
    DA

    Dave And Enza

    $150

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 5

Dave And Enza8 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 Piagentini15 days ago
$100

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

Kate Shaw17 days ago
$25

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

Francine McGann18 days 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.

Karen Cruce18 days ago
$25

Thank you for your service Officer Coyle. We know your watch ended on this earth too soon, and we also know that your watch continues over our children from on high. Salute. 🫡