For the Fallen 11
A firefighter turns the corner at East Ashley Street onto North Washington Street Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Station No. 1 in Jacksonville. Hundreds came out to pay respects to three fallen firefighters – Engineer Michael L. Freeland, 36, while working to rescue a driver, died on scene of spontaneous brain hemorrhage. Capt. Thomas Barber, 51, a 21-year veteran, died June 14 and the cause of death was not released. Then on Aug. 17, the COVID-19 virus claimed 17-year veteran, Lt. Mario Moya, also 51. An eternal flame and statue were unveiled along with adding the names to the memorial wall. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)