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Former WGOW-AM/FM, Chattanooga PD Kevin West Dies Unexpectedly

According to a report by WDEF-TV, Chattanooga, former news/talk WGOW-AM/FM program directorim Kevin West died yesterday morning (9/18) at the age of 62 after suffering a medical emergency. West retired from the Cumulus Media station in June and had begun working as the public affairs director for the Chattanooga Police Department. West was a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring two years ago with the rank of captain. He is survived by his wife Carlene and five children.