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Mark Gillam, Engineer - Elwood Fire Department

Last post: October 05, 2021 9:08 AM Posts: 1 Views: 647
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    Mark Gillam

    Engineer

    Elwood Fire Department
    Elwood, IN

    On Aug. 21, 2021, while on duty, Engineer Mark Gillam provided medical care to patients for a 12-hour period during a local festival. On Aug. 25, 2021, Gillam became sick with symptoms. Because his symptoms worsened, Gillam went to the hospital on Aug. 30, 2021, where he tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted. Gillam was eventually placed on a ventilator and put into a medically induced coma but passed away from complications of the virus on Oct. 3, 2021.

    Age: 58

    Gender: Male

    Status: Career

    Years of Service: 31

    Date of Incident: Aug. 21, 2021

    Date of Death: Oct. 3, 2021