Remembering Shawn Barry: Oak Island honors first responder after death from cancer

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – If you drive by town hall in Oak Island, you’ll see flags are being flown at half-staff.

It’s to honor Shawn Barry, who died Friday, June 19, after a battle with cancer. Barry served as the town’s chief drone pilot.

Fire Chief Lee Price says Barry came to Oak Island over five years ago, with decades of experience in emergency services…

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