š± High Point first responders remember recruit Drake Shinabargerās life of service
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- High Point first responders remember recruit Drake Shinabargerās life of service
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ā¢ High Point Police recruit Drake Shinabarger remembered for heart, humor, commitment to service (wfmynews2.com) ā High Pointās police and fire communities are mourning recruit and former firefighter Drake Shinabarger, remembered for his humor, deep faith, and commitment to serving the city. Colleagues describe how the 28-year-old bonded his training class, cherished his family, and brought intensity and compassion to every call, leaving a lasting impact on those who worked beside him. 
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