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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — First responders are mourning the loss of a leader. Former Lehigh County Emergency Services Director John Kalynych died suddenly over the weekend. His death sent shockwaves throughout the public safety community, in addition to his friends and loved ones. Photo: Lower Saucon Fire Rescue / Facebook “It leaves a huge gaping hole in our community,” Tanya Hook, …

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — John Kalynych, the former director of Lehigh County Emergency Management (LCEM), died Sunday at the age of 50. LCEM confirmed Kalynych’s death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon, writing that he was “a wealth of knowledge in the leadership, rescue, and hazmat (hazardous materials) community, and was a friend and confidant to many.” During his career, …