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Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves

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Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves.

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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Henry County firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own.

Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves died on March 1 following a medical emergency, officials said. His crew immediately rushed him to the hospital, but he did not survive.

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“Please keep the Reeves family and his fire service family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the department wrote on Facebook.

Reeves served the department for 21 years and was dedicated to his community.

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