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Florida Deputy and Dad of 3 on Life Support After 'Serious Brain Injury': 'Family Has Said Goodbye'

After training at the gym on Monday, Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Milmerstadt "developed a severe headache, which was later determined to be a serious injury"

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A Florida deputy's family has said their goodbyes.

After a training session at a gym on Monday, Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Milmerstadt "developed a severe headache, which was later determined to be a serious brain injury," according to a GoFundMe set up on behalf of his wife and three children.

Although additional information about what happened or the nature of the injury have not been publicly shared, police said on Wednesday that Milmerstadt was "in the hospital in critical condition."

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"We are praying for him & his young family," they wrote.

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The following day, police shared a difficult update.

It is with deep sadness that we inform you Deputy Michael Milmerstadt's family has said goodbye to him," they wrote.

"Mike remains on life support because it's their wish that he provide a chance at life to others through organ donation," police added.