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Alexander Gwosdz 

Alexander Gwosdz, a 9-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas, died on April 22, 2021.

The patrol deputy was 32 years old.

\"We are devastated and saddened by another loss of life and reminded again of the dangers of this terrible virus,\" Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. \"Deputy Gwosdz loved his job. He came from a law enforcement family; his father is a retired Sheriff’s Office deputy and our brother in blue.\"

\"His whole life was ahead of him,\" Gonzalez said.

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Harris County Sheriffs Office via Twitter
PHOTO: Alexander Gwosdz, a 9-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas is seen in an undated photo posted to their Twitter account to honor his passing from COVID-19 on April 22, 2021.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Deputy Alexander Gwosdz who died Thursday from COVID-19 complications.

Deputy Gwosdz, 32, was a 9-year veteran of HCSO & was assigned as a patrol deputy in northwest Harris County. Release: https://t.co/45FJqMec3N #hounews pic.twitter.com/HJevGvBH3t

— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) April 23, 2021

 

We escorted the body of Deputy Gwosdz to the funeral home. He passed away after a valiant and courageous battle with COVID-19. #hounews #lesm pic.twitter.com/AExooXW7TT

— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 23, 2021

 

Ken Stanley

Ken Stanley, a middle school math teacher in North Carolina, died on Jan. 30,  2021, the school said.

\"For 15 years, he has been more than a teacher to students and staff. He has been a loyal friend, dedicated coach, great listener, and trusted mentor,\" Union Academy Charter School said in a statement. \"We can all honor his legacy by supporting one another and showing kindness to those around us just as Mr. Stanley taught us.\"

\"He had a knack for making everyone feel they were the most special person to him -- and they were,\" teacher Beth Rushing told ABC affiliate WSOC. \"He was a model to others for being a dad, a parent, a teacher, a friend, and a loved one. Ken did so many things to help others without needing or wanting credit.\"

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