APOPKA, Fla. — The community came together Thursday night for a vigil to wrap their arms around the family of a fallen Apopka firefighter.

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“This department has come together to honor a former brother and what a beautiful tribute this is,” one vigil attendee said.

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Austin Duran vigil People gathered Thursday evening to honor Austin Duran, an Apopka firefighter who died on the job on June 30, 2022. (Nick Papantonis)

Those who worked with Duran said being a firefighter was his dream.

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“It means a lot. We lost a member of our family,” said Ed Bowman, father of fire chief Brian Bowman.

His death has left the Apopka community devastated.

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