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In remembrance: City eyes Independence Point for fallen firefighter dedication

by RAY ERKU
Staff Writer | October 20, 2026 1:08 AM

An effort to establish a permanent memorial at Independence Point for John Morrison, a Coeur d’Alene firefighter of 28 years shot and killed in the line of duty, has come one step closer to reality.

On Monday, the Coeur d'Alene Parks and Recreation Commission approved a memorandum of understanding with the Panhandle Parks Foundation to “memorialize the parties' shared commitment to plan, fund, construct, and maintain” the permanent memorial, according to city documents.

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