A tragic plane crash in Coral Springs, Florida, claimed the lives of Christian ministry founder Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena, as they were en route to Jamaica on a humanitarian mission.
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As reported by Fox News, the Beech B100 aircraft went down about five minutes after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Monday morning. The plane, which was headed to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, crashed into a waterway in a residential neighborhood. Aerial footage showed downed palm trees and wreckage scattered across yards near a retention pond.
Wurm founded Ignite the Fire Ministries, an organization dedicated to spreading the gospel and providing aid to those in need. The ministry said in a statement that he was “known for his warmth and unwavering kindness” and had “tirelessly worked to bring faith, compassion, and support to those in need.” They added that “his legacy of faith and compassion touched countless lives.”
His daughter, Serena, was following in her father’s footsteps and was described by the organization as “a beacon of empathy and hope, inspiring all with her commitment to humanitarian work.”
Alexander and Serena are survived by Alexander’s wife, Candace, their son James, 17, and daughter Christiana, 20.
The Coral Springs Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that two people were killed in the crash at approximately 10:19 a.m. on Nov. 10. “The investigation is ongoing. We are working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration,” the department said.
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As their community grieves this heartbreaking loss, Christians everywhere are urged to lift the Wurm family in prayer, that they would find comfort, strength and peace in Christ amid their sorrow. Let this tragedy also remind us of the sacred call to live—and, if necessary, to lay down our lives—in faithful pursuit of the mission God has placed before us.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
