2 Florida troopers pass away from COVID-19, FHP says

The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of two of its own.

Trooper Sean Hryc and Compliance Investigator Ernie Brown both lost their fight with COVID-19 on Saturday.

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Officials said that they were both valued members of the Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Hryc served for more than 17 years and Investigator Brown for more than 30 years.

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