CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) — Loved ones and community members gathered in Coral Springs to hold a vigil for a father and daughter who were tragically killed in a plane crash nearly a week ago.
On Sunday night, 7News cameras captured the emotional scene as people came together, placing candles and flowers at a growing memorial outside the Windsor Bay neighborhood, where the crash took place last Monday.
Authorities reported that the Beechcraft King Air twin-engine plane, which was en route to Jamaica to deliver hurricane supplies, disappeared into the water after crashing. The accident claimed the lives of 53-year-old Alexander Wurm, founder of the Cayman Islands-based Ignite the Fire Ministry, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena.
Immediately following the deadly crash, 911 calls captured the sense of panic among witnesses.
“A plane crashed in my neighborhood,” one female caller said.
“The airplane is broken! Oh, my God,” exclaimed another.
“Heard huge noise and can’t see the plane anymore,” reported a third caller.
In the days since, the initial shock and panic have turned into profound sadness and gratitude. Community members created a memorial outside the gates of the neighborhood, with flowers and candles surrounding a photo of Alexander and Serena Wurm. A Jamaican flag was also placed at the site by area resident Valmore Jones.
Jones, a Jamaican native, reflected on the victims’ mission of kindness.
“All Alexander was trying to do before he tragically passed away was help the people of Jamaica after the devastating storm,” he said. “I saw him on television. He was so joyful. Knowing he was going to help, his daughter was smiling. It broke my heart.”
While the Wurm family had no direct connection to the Coral Springs neighborhood, local residents say they will always be remembered for their honorable act.
“The community wants to show the sorrow and share the devastation of it, and we just hope there’s some level of healing at some point with the family,” said Myles Shell, who lives nearby.
Alexander and Serena Wurm will be remembered by many, not only for their selfless effort but also for the legacy of compassion they leave behind.
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