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Jacksonville, Fl — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has announced the passing of Lt. Mario J. Moya.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the line of duty death (LODD) of JFRD Lieutenant Mario J. Moya of Rescue-42-B”, the department said in a statement.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Lieutenant Moya unselfishly served this community while continually exposing himself to the very virus that cost him his life”.
Moya served for 17 years and is survived by his wife Christina and children Bobby, Bella, and MJ.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.
On Wednesday JFRD honored Lt. Moya with a display on the St. Johns River.
The City of Jacksonville is heartbroken to learn about the loss of @THEJFRD's Lt. Mario Moya as a result from COVID-19. Earlier today, the JFRD Marine Unit honored Lt. Moya with a display on the St. Johns River downtown. pic.twitter.com/3xImg9HPFt
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) August 18, 2021
We are saddened to announce the Line of Duty death of Lt Mario Moya as a result of Covid-19. The 17 year veteran of JFRD leaves behind a wife and 3 children. Please keep his family in your prayers. Funeral arrangements to follow. pic.twitter.com/Uv2JrPXyNr
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) August 18, 2021
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