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Investigator Dusty Wainscott

Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

EOW: Sept. 8, 2021 | Age: 38 | Tour: None

Investigator Dusty Wainscott collapsed and died after chasing and getting into a physical altercation with two suspects who fled on foot during a traffic stop near Park Place and McGee Street in Sherman. Investigator Wainscott had served with the Grayson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He had also served with the Van Alstyne Police Department and Pottsboro Police Department. He is survived by his wife and parents.

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Driver/Engineer David Leos

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, Texas

EOW: Sept. 2, 2021 | Age: 62 | Tour: None

While on duty, Driver/Engineer David Leos contracted COVID-19 while responding to numerous emergency medical calls. He passed away from the virus on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

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Firefighter/Paramedic John Clay Gaddy

Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services, Georgia

EOW: Sept. 2, 2021 | Age: 48 | Tour: None

While on duty, Firefighter/Paramedic John Clay Gaddy contracted COVID-19 at the fire station. He passed away from the virus on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Firefighter/Paramedic Gaddy was posthumously promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal.

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District Chief Marshal Hilley

Gulfport Fire Department, Mississippi

EOW: Sept. 1, 2021 | Age: 53 | Tour: None

While on duty, District Chief Marshal Hilley contracted COVID-19 while at the fire station. He passed away from the virus on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

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Chief Randall “Randy” Burnham

Lake City Fire Department, Florida

EOW: Sept. 5, 2021 | Age: 53 | Tour: None

While on duty, Chief Randall “Randy” Burnham contracted COVID-19 at the fire station. He passed away from the virus on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.

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Firefighter James Heater

Department information Orange County Emergency Services District #1, Texas

EOW: Sept. 3, 2021 | Age: 32 | Tour: None

While on duty, Firefighter James Heater contracted COVID-19 from responding to numerous emergency medical calls. He passed away from the virus on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

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Engineer Malcolm Arrington

Nashville Fire Department, Tennessee

EOW: Sept. 1, 2021 | Age: 54 | Tour: None

While on duty, Engineer Malcolm Arrington contracted COVID-19 from responding to numerous emergency medical calls. He passed away from the virus on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

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Fire Police Captain Laron Holcomb

Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania

EOW: Sept. 4, 2021 | Age: 73 | Tour: None

On Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, Fire Police Captain Laron Holcomb responded to a vehicle crash. After arriving home, he began to have shortness of breath. He was immediately taken to the hospital but passed away shortly after arrival from an apparent heart attack.

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Sergeant William Jeffery Yancey

Lake City Police Department, Georgia

EOW: Sept. 2, 2021 | Age: 57 | Tour: 37 years

Sergeant William Yancy died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Yancy had served on the Lake City Police Department for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and two grandchildren. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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Investigator Richard Wendell Humphrey

Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, Alabama

EOW: Sept. 3, 2021 | Age: 63 | Tour: 27 years

Investigator Richard Humphrey died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Investigator Humphrey had served with the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office for four years. He had over 27 years in law enforcement, having previously served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee as well as the Foley Police Department and Bay Minnette Police Department in Alabama. He is survived by his son, daughter, ten grandchildren, his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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Deputy Sheriff Jody Smith

Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

EOW: None | Age: 48 | Tour: 8 years

Deputy Sheriff Jody Smith died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Deputy Smith served with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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Patrolman Shane Green

Sheridan Police Department, Arkansas

EOW: Aug. 29, 2021 | Age: 50 | Tour: 30 years

Patrolman Shane Green died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at the at the Sheridan Detention Center. Patrolman Green served 30 years with the Sheridan Police Department and was assigned as the Jail Administrator. He is survived by his wife and three children. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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City Marshal Michael Allen Keathley

West Police Department, Texas

EOW: Sept. 3, 2021 | Age: 63 | Tour: 22 years

City Marshal Michael Keathley died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Marshal Keathley was a United States Navy veteran. He served with the City of West Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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Detective Tom Breedlove

Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Florida

EOW: Sept. 4, 2021 | Age: 54 | Tour: 33 years

Detective Tommy Breedlove died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Detective Breedlove had served with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office for 33 years. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

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Paramedic John Thomas Ring

Wilkes County EMS, North Carolina

EOW: Sept. 6, 2021 | Age: 35 | Tour: None

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — Wilkes County EMS announced the loss of Paramedic John Thomas Ring, 35, due to COVID-19 complications. Affectionately known as “Ringo” by his friends and coworkers, Ring started working at WCEMS in 2017. According to a WCEMS social media post, Ring “worked tirelessly to advance his training and knowledge base,” and attaining his certification as a paramedic was “one of the highlights of his life.” Wilkes County EMS Director Timothy Pennington noted, “Ringo displayed traits that we all should strive to have. A humble and faithful public servant to all no matter the situation. Never a negative word towards anyone, always positive. Always wanting to be better. Always wanting to learn more. Always willing to help others. Always dedicated to his family and work family. Always pushing himself to be better. Always deeply cared for his patients. Always enjoyed talking and spending time with everyone. Always a friend to anyone. Much more not named here. Ringo taught us all lessons that will never be forgotten.”

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EMT Logan Wade

American Medical Response, Georgia

EOW: Sept. 4, 2021 | Age: 32 | Tour: None

DEKALB, Ga. — A Georgia EMT was killed in a crash Saturday while traveling to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Logan Wade, a 32-year-old EMT with American Medical Response, and a co-worker were on their way to deliver medical supplies to other first responders in Louisiana when they came across a crash on Interstate 85 South near mile marker 5 in Georgia just before 2 a.m., according to Georgia State Patrol. A Kia Forte driver had gone off the road and hit the "center median cable barrier," troopers said. The paramedics parked their box truck on the shoulder and walked across the interstate to help the driver. While they were "triaging" her injuries on the driver's side of the Kia, the driver of a Dodge pickup truck ran into the back of the car, causing it to slam into both of them, according to troopers. Both were taken to a hospital in LaGrange, Georgia. The driver and passenger of the truck were airlifted to a hospital in Columbus, according to troopers. Troopers said Wade died of his injuries. He was from Monroe, Georgia, about 45 miles outside of Atlanta. "We are heartbroken," Chris Valentin, AMR regional director said in a statement. "Logan was a longtime AMR team member who always stepped up to help others. He stopped at this accident to help people in need, as he was selflessly headed to a disaster area. These acts are a testament to Logan's commitment to his profession." The other EMT, Nick Daniel, who was hit was seriously injured, troopers said. Georgia State Patrol did not comment on the condition of the others involved in the crash. Officials are investigating the crash, and no other information about the incident was released as of Sunday. Valentin said in the statement that AMR's Critical Incident Stress Management teams are in Georgia to help Wade's co-workers "through the grieving process." "We have spoken with Logan's family and are doing everything we can to support them," Valentin wrote in a statement on Facebook. "I ask that you pray for Logan's family and friends during this terrible time."