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Springfield firefighter dies after long cancer battle

Tristan J. Walker (Matthew Smith/Springfield Fire Rescue Division via Facebook)
(Matthew Smith/Springfield Fire Rescue Division via Facebook)

SPRINGFIELD — A member of the Springfield Fire Rescue Division has died after a battle with cancer.

Tristan Walker, 43, died Sunday, the department announced this week.

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Walker was appointed to the Springfield Fire Rescue Division in March 2003. She retired in November 2019.

Walker “fought a long hard battle with brain cancer,” according to her obituary.

“She will forever be known for extending kindness and her willingness to help others,” her obituary read.

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