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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 22, May 28, 2017, Article 33

MOSCOW IDAHO CHALLENGE COIN FOR SLAIN OFFICER

Jeff Starck of Coin World writes:

We’ve discussed the abundance of “challenge coin” issues in recent times before in The E-Sylum. Here is another report, about one from Idaho honoring an officer slain 10 years ago. The department gave the family 40 of the medals and is using them as award pieces.

Thanks. On Memorial Day weekend it's appropriate that we take time to remember and honor all of those who've given the ultimate sacrifice to protect citizens. -Editor

Challenge coin for Officer Newbill2 Ten years ago this month, a gunman opened fire near the courthouse in Latah County, killing four people, before ending his own life. One of the victims killed was Moscow Police Officer Lee Newbill and now the department is remembering him in a special way.

Military, emergency responders and law enforcement have a tradition of creating “challenge coins” which are coins that carry a special significance. Moscow Police Chief, James Fry, said they are made as a symbol of pride and honor.

Police Chief Fry said, "It's just an item that we can give to other law enforcement officers, or people that in the community, when they do something special or if they're involved in a special way they get a coin so that they just know that we appreciate what they've done."

And to remember the ten years that have passed since Officer Newbill was killed in the line of duty, the Moscow Police Department created this coin in his honor.

To read the complete article, see:
Coin made in the honor of Officer Newbill who paid the ultimate sacrifice (http://klewtv.com/news/local/coin-made-in-the-honor-of-officer-newbill-who-paid-the-ultimate-sacrifice)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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