A Lasting Legacy

On May 5, 2015 a shot rang out in Coeur d’Alene that struck down Sgt. Greg Moore of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. Sgt. Moore valued family above all and devoted his life to them and protected the town he loved. When he was lost in the line of duty, it was our community who took the opportunity to live like Greg and give of themselves.

The days after the passing of Sgt. Moore, our seemingly safe city was left in a state of shock. Then beautiful things began to happen. Our community stepped up and started to fundraise for Sgt. Moore’s family. Within the first 24 hours of the shooting over $60,000 was raised for Moore’s wife Lindy and two children The outpouring of support didn’t stop there; many events would follow and an astonishing amount of love, kind words, actions and funds did as well.

When a tragedy like this happens, it hurts us all, but even more for the families and others who are first responders. Jacklyn Geurin’s husband is a Kootenai County Sheriff deputy, and she understands the risks and fears involved in the job. “Sgt. Moore's passing was profoundly senseless and tragic. It serves as a stark reminder of the risk law enforcement, and by proxy their families, take each and every shift,” stated Geurin during a fundraising event at Cda Carwash Plaza for Moore’s family. Many businesses in the area have run full-day events raising funds for the Moore family.

The love and care Sgt. Moore showed to our community is being reflected back onto his family by those whom he so proudly served for 16 years. Jacklyn Geurin said it best, “This community has gone to great lengths to carry Sgt. Moore's beautiful family through the darkest of times. It is comforting to know how much they care. Thank you hardly seems adequate, but I would like to be able to thank each and every one of them.”

You can help the Moores by donating to the GoFundMe.com account and also directly to Umpqua Bank at 1106 Sherman Ave in CDA. Refer to the Greg and Lindy Moore Fund.

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