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Portage, MI – The West Michigan public safety community is mourning the loss of Hamilton Fire Department Chief David Haverdink, a longtime public servant with deep ties across Allegan County and the region.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS), the department shared condolences early Thursday following confirmation of Chief Haverdink’s passing. In a public statement, PDPS described Haverdink as a “dedicated public servant” who spent decades serving Michigan communities in both fire and law enforcement leadership roles…