New scholarship honors spirit of Deputy Geer

By Jay Greene | 

Posted: Fri 5:38 AM, Apr 29, 2016

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.-- There's a new local scholarship fund to honor the life of Mesa County Deputy Derek Geer who was killed in the line of duty in February.

The Western Colorado Peace Officers Academy at Western Colorado Community College and Crime Stoppers of Mesa County are raising money for a new 'Derek Geer Memorial Scholarship Fund.'

It will provide financial support to a graduating academy student who embodies the dedication, compassion and spirit of Deputy Geer.

The WCPOA will hold several fundraising activities during the upcoming weeks to support the scholarship. Those activities include:

• May Day Dining Donations - On May 1, Golden Corral and other participating restaurants will accept donations to the scholarship fund.

• Chick-fil-A fundraiser – On May 5 between 5-7 pm, Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of sales to the scholarship fund.

• Theta Xi fundraiser – On May 7, the CMU fraternity will host a fundraising event on the CMU campus.

Donations to the fund may be made through the Colorado Mesa University Foundation, 1450 N 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO, 81501, or 970.248.1525, or online at www.supportingCMU.com/giving.

The official establishment of the scholarship will be announced at the WCPOA graduation on May 3, 2016. The graduation ceremony will be in the Meyer Ballroom in the Colorado Mesa University Center at 5 pm. The public is invited to attend.

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