Visitation held for fallen Chicago firefighter who died after responding to high-rise fire in Gold Coast

Published April 12, 2023 4:59 PM CDT

Visitation for one of two fallen Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty last week was held Wednesday.

Lt. Jan Tchoryk died after suffering a heart attack while fighting a fire in a high-rise building in the Gold Coast.

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Tchoryk had been a Chicago firefighter since 1997 and worked out of Tower 10 on Division.

Funeral services will be held Thursday. 

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