“I was profoundly saddened to learn of the devastating incident affecting our firefighting family yesterday morning, which resulted in the tragic death of the young son of a member of the Wilmington Fire Department. On an already somber day marking the seventh anniversary of the loss of three City heroes – Lt. Jerry Fickes, Capt. Chris Leach, and Lt. Ardythe Hope – the WFD once again found itself heartbroken and mourning a life taken much too soon. There is, of course, no greater pain than that of a family dealing with the death of a child, and I join the entire City of Wilmington in extending my deepest condolences to the family as they grapple with this agonizing loss. May they take some solace in knowing that the hearts, love, and prayers of our City are with them and the entire Department during this incredibly difficult time.”

COMMUNITY AND MEDIA INQUIRIES: 

Paul Ford Jr.
Director of Communications 
City of Wilmington, Office of the Mayor
Mobile: (302) 530-2171
Email: plford@WilmingtonDE.gov