TENNESSEE, USA — Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Grant Gouldie has passed away months after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, THP announced on Saturday.
Gouldie was diagnosed earlier this year and endured over two months of intense treatments leading up to his passing, according to the Clinton Police Department. He is a graduate of Anderson County High School and in addition to the Tennessee Highway Patrol has worked for the Oak Ridge Police Department, the Clinton Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Trooper Gouldie served the East Tennessee community for over a decade. He leaves behind his wife Amanda and their three children. A GoFundMe has been created to support Gouldie's family with expenses during this difficult time.
"We are saddened to report that after fighting a courageous fight against a horrible disease Trooper Grant Gouldie of the THP has passed away." THP said in a Facebook post. "He was a dedicated family man, public servant and so much more. Please keep Grant's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers."