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‘Celebration of his life’: Local children’s author shares insight on book written about her late firefighter fiancé
Read full article: ‘Celebration of his life’: Local children’s author shares insight on book written about her late firefighter fiancéA local children’s author had the opportunity to read and share insight on her book “Mike The Friendly Firefighter” during a literacy event at the Jacksonville Public Library on Saturday.
Fiancé of fallen JFRD engineer publishes children’s book series ‘Mike The Friendly Firefighter’ in his memory
Read full article: Fiancé of fallen JFRD engineer publishes children’s book series ‘Mike The Friendly Firefighter’ in his memorySaturday was a day of celebration for author Brittany Jones after she officially launched her first book of a children’s book series.
‘Legacy of love & compassion’: Memorial unveils foundation to honor firefighter lost in the line of duty
Read full article: ‘Legacy of love & compassion’: Memorial unveils foundation to honor firefighter lost in the line of dutyThe family of a local firefighter, who died in the line of duty one year ago this month, plans to celebrate his life this weekend with a memorial and by launching a foundation in his honor.
New street signs honor Jacksonville first responders who died in line of duty
Read full article: New street signs honor Jacksonville first responders who died in line of dutyHonoring our fallen first responders and their families. New street signs are starting to appear in areas of town named in memory of a first responder who died in the line of duty in that location. It’s part of a wider initiative and there’s a push to expand it.
3 Jacksonville firefighters who died in line of duty honored in national ceremony
Read full article: 3 Jacksonville firefighters who died in line of duty honored in national ceremonyThis weekend, three Jacksonville firefighters who died in the line of duty last year were honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Jacksonville firefighters add 3 names to memorial wall at annual remembrance ceremony
Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters add 3 names to memorial wall at annual remembrance ceremonyDuring the emotional ceremony, the names of Engineer Michael Freeland, Lt. Mario Moya and Capt. Thomas Barber were added to the wall.
Community members, first responders walk to honor fallen JFRD engineer
Read full article: Community members, first responders walk to honor fallen JFRD engineerMichael Freeland, 36, collapsed Thursday while trying to rescue a U-Haul driver who was involved in a crash. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department engineer later died in a hospital.