By Rachel Engel
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Division of Fire announced the sudden passing of one of their members this week.
Firefighter David Shantery died on Aug. 10, Cleveland 19 reported. No cause of death was given.
“I first met Firefighter David Shantery as a fire instructor at our Fire Training Academy on March 9, 1998,” Cleveland Fire Chief Angelo Calvillo said. “I knew back then that he would be an excellent firefighter for our great city. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and loved ones. David, I will truly miss you.”
Shantery was known in the department for his role in rescuing two children from a house fire in 2015, for which he was awarded the Florian Cross.