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Mo. paramedic dies after battle with COVID-19

Mercy EMS Paramedic Sue Gregory, 57, died on Tuesday after battling the virus

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By Rachel Engel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Mercy EMS paramedic died this week after contracting COVID-19.

Paramedic Sue Gregory died on Tuesday, August 3, after battling the virus.

“It is with profound sadness that we report the loss of Sue Gregory, Mercy Paramedic 636,” a statement by Mercy EMS read. “Sue passed away last night following her battle with COVID, surrounded by family and loved ones. We mourn today, but also celebrate and honor her faithful service to her community for so many years.

Rest easy, Sue. We’ll take it from here.”

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