Update to this post: A scholarship has been established at the University of North Georgia as a memorial to Mike Stapleton, who served as the Chief of Police at UNG for over a decade. To honor his dedication and service this scholarship is being created. The fundraising to kick this off starts NOW! Here's the link to the Mike Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
The year 2020 has brought one sad day after another. The pandemic doesn't seem to be any closer to ending. And yet some endings have come. A long hard battle closed for sister's husband in July.
Mike fought hard against glioblastoma for almost two years. In that time he underwent surgery and other therapies. He kept his dignity and strength as his time came to a close. His family surrounded him with care and love in his last days as he spent them at home. He will be dearly missed by his friends, his family, and the community of law enforcement he served throughout his career.
Rest in the peace you deserve, Mike Stapleton.
