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Moore first responders mourn death of dispatcher following cancer battle

The Moore Police Department said her legacy of kindness will not be forgotten.

Moore first responders mourn death of dispatcher following cancer battle

The Moore Police Department said her legacy of kindness will not be forgotten.

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    WELL. FIRST RESPONDERS IN MOORE ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF A DISPATCHER WHO DIED AFTER A BATTLE WITH CANCER. MOORE POLICE SHARING THIS VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO REMEMBER DISPATCHER AMANDA FRIEND. SHE WORKED FOR THE CITY OF MOORE FOR MORE THAN FOUR YEARS, AND MOORE POLICE SAYING SHE WAS, QUOTE, THE CALMING VOICE IN CHAOS, PUTTING OTHERS FIRST EVEN IN THE HARDEST MOMENTS, ADDING SHE WIL
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    Updated: 12:14 PM CDT Jun 30, 2025
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    Moore first responders mourn death of dispatcher following cancer battle

    The Moore Police Department said her legacy of kindness will not be forgotten.

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    Updated: 12:14 PM CDT Jun 30, 2025
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    First responders in Moore are mourning the death of a dispatcher after her battle with cancer. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelAmanda Friend served the city for more than four years. The Moore Police Department announced her death on Facebook, remembering her strength, compassion and unwavering dedication to her community. She was described as being a calming voice during chaos, and she was someone who put others first. The police department said her legacy of kindness will not be forgotten. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.“Amanda was a vital part of our team, a steady, calming voice during difficult moments and a true friend to many,” said Chief Todd Gibson in the post. “Her infectious positivity and unwavering commitment to service before self left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Amanda will be deeply missed.”Friend's memorial service was held on Sunday, according to police. Top HeadlinesApparent murder-suicide leaves 2 dead at Bethany home, police sayAgainst the odds, Gen Z is breaking into the housing marketGunman starts Idaho wildfire, shoots two firefighters to death in ambush, officials sayBody recovered from Lake Arcadia after two-day search for manData shows people have been living longer. Calculate your life expectancy with this tool

    First responders in Moore are mourning the death of a dispatcher after her battle with cancer.

    >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel

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    Amanda Friend served the city for more than four years. The Moore Police Department announced her death on Facebook, remembering her strength, compassion and unwavering dedication to her community.

    She was described as being a calming voice during chaos, and she was someone who put others first. The police department said her legacy of kindness will not be forgotten.

    >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

    “Amanda was a vital part of our team, a steady, calming voice during difficult moments and a true friend to many,” said Chief Todd Gibson in the post. “Her infectious positivity and unwavering commitment to service before self left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Amanda will be deeply missed.”

    Friend's memorial service was held on Sunday, according to police.


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