Beloved Bay Area firefighter dies at age 36 after cancer battle

The Brief

  • The Mountain View Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 36-year-old firefighter.
  • Gabriel Shamiya died after a two-and-half-year battle with cancer, the department said.
  • The fire engineer paramedic is being remembered for his dedication to the job and love for his family.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. The Mountain View Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a 36-year-old firefighter and a beloved and deeply respected public servant who is being remembered for his “compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service.”

What we know:

Fire Engineer Paramedic Gabriel Shamiya died on July 14. His death followed a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, according to the fire department.

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