Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood remembers friend killed during Hurricane Milton

VOLSUIA COUNTY, Fla - Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a friend of his was among four people killed during Hurricane Milton.

In a Facebook post, Sheriff Chitwood identified the man as 66-year-old Randy Snyder, and included a photo of him and Snyder taken a month ago at DeLand's homecoming parade.

"Randy's many friends will tell you he always made you feel cared for. That he was excited to see you every time you crossed his path," Sheriff Chitwood said in his post.

"What a legacy to leave behind. My heart goes out to this family and each of the families who lost a loved one because of this storm."

According to the Sheriff, Synder lived in Orange City with his wife Barbara. The couple had been married for 43 years.

"Family was his world," Chitwood said. "His family was his world, and he attended every concert, play, and soccer game the kids had. He was just recently celebrating his grandson getting into FSU."

Synder leaves behind his wife, Barbara, his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, according to Chitwood.