DALLAS (1080 KRLD)- Dallas firefighter is the first active-duty firefighter in Dallas to die from the virus.
Dallas Fire-Rescue announced David Leos’ passing on Thursday afternoon
On Wednesday, Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were parked outside Parkland Hospital all day to show support for the veteran firefighter and had been on a ventilator in the ICU.
Leos had just celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Dallas Fire Department.
Two months ago, Leos contracted COVID-19.
He was 62 years old and leaves behind a wife and 8 children.
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