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Dear Brother/Sister
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of Brother Alan Soards, a member from Lowestoft South fire station in Suffolk. Brother Soards died yesterday whilst engaged in water rescue training. Initial information suggests that Brother Soards was taken suddenly ill during the training and died despite the efforts of colleagues and paramedics on the scene to revive him.
I know you will join me in expressing condolences to Alan's family, friends and colleagues.
The tragic events will now be investigated and local officials have already begun to engage in that process. Further information will be provided when available.
Best wishes.
Yours fraternally
Matt Wrack
General Secretary
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