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Wis. battalion chief reportedly dies from job-related cancer

Sean Slowey “was a father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family,” the Milwaukee Fire Department said

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By Leila Merrill

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Fire Department Battalion Chief Sean Slowey died Saturday from job-related brain cancer, according to Facebook posts from the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Fire Department.

He served for 40 years.

“Slowey was a father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family,” the department said.

https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeFireDepartment/posts/212853967684642

https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalFireFightersofWI/posts/2230403487108179