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COVID-19 Remembrance: Wade Shaffer

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Charleston, West Virginia resident Wade Shaffer, was described as “passionate” and “kind,” the type of person who was the life of the party and always the first to lend a hand. The 42-year-old died last month from COVID-19.

His friend Mindy Parsley has this remembrance. 

 

This story was produced by Brittany Patterson. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. 

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