Michael Coyle: A Volunteer’s Lasting Legacy | Canada News

A beloved British Columbia search and rescue volunteer and tech innovator, Michael Coyle, died unexpectedly while mountain biking, leaving a profound void in the community. A 27-year Coquitlam SAR veteran and 2018 Sovereign’s Medal recipient, Coyle co-founded the BC Silver Alert system after his friend’s father went missing — a cause he championed with relentless passion. Beyond rescues, he engineered critical tools like GPS recovery software and trained teams across the province. His selflessness extended to public life, including a viral kidney donor appeal that led to a successful transplant. Remembered for his kindness, leadership, and unwavering commitment to public safety, Coyle’s legacy continues to inspire and save lives across BC. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5808821ef38077d4