Chesapeake Mayor reacts to the death of longtime vice mayor and community

The Chesapeake community is mourning the loss of Vice Mayor Dr. John De Triquet, who died last week after serving the city for 30 years in various positions on city council. Mayor Rick West said he believes Dr. De Triquet passed away from cancer.

Mayor West described the profound impact of losing his colleague and friend.

“When I walk into the office and I see that chair empty and he’s not there, there’s just a void that I’m not sure anyone can fill,” West said…

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