JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A year after his passing, the Jacksonville Beach community gathered Saturday morning to honor firefighter Ian Church with a street sign dedication — a permanent reminder of his service, love for family and deep ties to the beach community he helped protect.
Church, a devoted firefighter, husband and father, passed away from cancer on August 20, 2024.
The ceremony began with a prayer led by Priest Mason Wiggins, Church’s uncle. The family stood side by side with city leaders, including Jacksonville Beach Mayor Christine Hoffman and Fire Chief Percy Golden, as they unveiled the sign in Church’s honor…