Daniel Duyst Family

The Duyst family has established this scholarship in loving memory of Daniel who was killed in a heroic rescue attempt on Memorial Day, May 30, 1994, at the age of 37. He was a Grand Rapids police officer at the time of his death. Grand Rapids Police Chief William Hegarty said of Dan, “A very dedicated police officer died trying to save the life of another person.” The scholarship is intended to encourage Christian young people to enter the field of Criminal Justice. This scholarship will be awarded to prospective juniors and seniors who demonstrate evidence of Christian motivation to serve others. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in law enforcement.