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Remembering Captain Ben Lauren: Learning from Line-of-Duty Deaths
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- Aug 10, 2026
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Summary
This episode of Tony Carroll's Mayday Monday features Brandon Cory, a sheriff's special rescue deputy and training officer, as he opens up about the March 13, 2020, duplex fire in Forsyth Township, Michigan, which claimed the life of 23-year-old Ben Lauren. Cory describes the incident walking listeners through dispatch, arrival, conditions, and the high-risk collapse that took place. The discussion also includes a focus on practical and critical lessons learned.