Some of the comments posted at HDNews.net regarding the death of fellow firefighter Lyle Lewis of Alton.

The Allen County Rural Fire Department sends its condolences to the family and friends of Lyle and may our brother firefighter rest in peace.

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The Utica Kansas Fire Department sends it heartfelt sympathy to the family of hero Lyle Lewis.

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Our heartfelt sorrow and deepest gratitude to the brothers and sisters, family and friends of our fallen brother. May you all find comfort in a man's ultimate sacrifice to his community. Mission Township Fire Department

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We are all saddened for your loss of a brother firefighter from all of us at the Columbus Fire Department in Columbus, Ohio.

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Clear Lake Volunteer Fire District 4 in Skagit County, Wash., sends our heartful thoughts and prayers to the firefighters, friends, neighbors and the community affected by the loss of your firefighter.

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My sympathies to the Kansas Brothers from Plainview, Neb., fire and EMS divisions.

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Our hearts and prayers are with you on the loss of a brother firefighter, and God bless his family. Adams, Minn., Fire and Rescue.

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I am saddened to hear of the loss. From all of us in Soldotna, Alaska, to all of the affected firefighters and your families, our prayers are with you.