MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home, according to a department Facebook post.
Murphy was hospitalized following the cardiac arrest on Aug. 27 and received extensive treatment, but his condition did not improve.
His family decided to end life-support measures on Sept. 1 and chose to donate his organs, allowing Murphy to help others after his death.
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An Honor Walk was held at AdventHealth Ocala as family members, friends, colleagues and fellow first responders honored Murphy and his service.
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