St. Augustine firefighter dies due to Alzheimer’s

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Michael Riley, former St. Augustine firefighter, has died due to early onset of Alzheimer’s.

Riley worked previously at the City of Orlando Fire Department for 20 years. Once he retired he became a mentor and teacher at St. Augustine Fire Department for eight years.

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St. Augustine Fire Department sends their condolences to his family.

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