Zoneton Fire, community prepares to say goodbye to battalion chief who lost COVID-19 battle
Battalion Chief Garry Key lost his month-long battle with coronavirus, the second chief with the department to die from COVID-19. Author: Jessie Cohen Updated: 11:18 PM EST February 21, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Saying goodbye unexpectedly is never easy, especially when you must do it twice in nearly three months.
Battalion Chief Garry Key lost his month-long battle with coronavirus, the second chief with the department to die from COVID-19.
Rich Carlson said this is much more than losing a leader.
“Well, it’s like losing your dad and your uncle very close together,” he said. “It’s more than just a work relationship – you know, we are a family.”