GANTT, S.C. —

The Gantt District Fire Department announced the deaths of the department's fire chief and former lieutenant on Thursday.

Both deaths were announced in a Facebook post Thursday, the fire department first shared the passing of their fire chief, Chief Mark Holbrook.

Gantt District Fire Department

Chief Holbrook served the Gantt community for 44 years.

"Chief Holbrook’s leadership oversaw tremendous growth, and progress within our department. His unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our citizens and firefighters has left a legacy that will be felt for generations.

"Chief Holbrook was a man of great character, holding himself and others to the highest moral standards. His intelligence and remarkable memory were legendary within the department."

The fire de

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