
Jordan Melton Obituary, Death Cause – Firefighter Jordan Melton went suddenly earlier tonight, and the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department is in mourning over his loss. Today has been difficult for me emotionally. I am heartbroken to have to break the news that our very own firefighter, Jordan Melton, has passed away. But before I get into how Jordan contributes to society as a public servant, I first want to honor Jordan the guy. Jordan was a young brother who was brimming with vitality and was always full of life. He enjoyed a nice BBQ nearly as much as he enjoyed a good sports conversation.
Even though he had a fantastic mind for business, he was usually game for a joke or two to lighten the mood. In addition to being a beautiful son, he was a fantastic son to his mother, who has been his support in these challenging few days. Even though Jordan had been working with Birmingham Fire & Rescue for over a year, he had only recently graduated from the recruit academy a month ago.
When I look at his picture, I can see the promise and the satisfaction that he has in his eyes. Now, a significant portion of that potential will never be realized. Because Jordan and his fellow firefighters had grown to care deeply for one another, their separation is all the more heartbreaking. In every sense of the term, the people who work for Birmingham Fire are a family. The department is so much more than just a collection of employees. And at this very moment, the family is going through a great deal of suffering.
I would want to extend a warm invitation for you to join me in embracing Jordan’s family today. They have suffered the loss of a son, a brother, a friend, and a coworker. Know that we are using every possible resource to discover answers and justice for Jordan’s family and friends who have been affected by this tragedy. We will not let Jordan’s sacrifice to have been in vain for the service he provided to our city by letting that sacrifice be in vain. We are his family, and we will always remember him with respect.
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