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Ceremony marks deputy chief's last day on job in Arlington Heights

With his wife, Stacey, at his side, Arlington Heights Deputy Fire Chief Peter Ahlman retired Friday after 29 years of service to the village.

He hugged his son Robert Loverher after being presented with the flag Friday during his walkout ceremony at Station 2.

Colleagues and others lined up outside the station to wish Ahlman well in his retirement.

  Arlington Heights Fire Department Deputy Chief Peter Ahlman, right, who is retiring after 29 years of service, shakes hands with members of the department including Lt. Mark Aleckson during his walkout ceremony Friday at Station 2. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Retiring Arlington Heights Fire Department Deputy Chief Peter Ahlman greets guests attending his walkout ceremony Friday at Station 2. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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