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A North Carolina volunteer firefighter died of COVID-19 over the weekend after around two weeks in the hospital.
Swepsonville firefighter Larry Lasley was admitted to UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill because of the virus on Christmas Eve, WFMY-TV reports. He passed away Saturday, the department announced in a social media update.
It is with profound sadness, I have to announce the passing of Larry Lasley. Larry lost his battle Saturday morning to...
Posted by Swepsonville Fire Department on Sunday, January 10, 2021
"We are all extremely proud to have served with such a dedicated, enthusiastic and hard working firefighter," the department stated. "He would make us all laugh and smile with his stories, gestures and his good hearted approach on life."
Lasley began as a volunteer firefighter in January 1977. He served the Swepsonville and 54 East fire departments for 44 years.
