Wayne residents show support for firefighter-turned-police officer Adam Jobbers-Miller
Wayne residents show support for firefighter-turned-police officer Adam Jobbers-Miller
WAYNE – The Fire Co. 2 house where Adam Jobbers-Miller once called home was packed Friday night for a vigil, as family and friends held candles and remembered the former township resident who joined the department before he moved to Florida to continue his dream of helping others.
“When Adam joined [Co. 2] in 2009, it was an honor being his chief and to watch him grow into such a devoted, dedicated firefighter,” said Fire Co. 2 Chief John Gabriel. Gabriel also worked with Jobbers-Miller’s father, who he spoke with Friday and said the 29-year-old officer is making substantial progress. “He was always ready to go.”
Jobbers-Miller feared nothing, said Gabriel. The drive and motivation led Jobbers-Miller, a six-year fire volunteer and one of his sisters, another former Wayne volunteer firefighter, to join the Fort Myers Police Department.
A photo of Jobbers-Miller both in a firefighter and police uniform was inside the firehouse along with a black and blue flag, a symbol for police officers. It was available for people who came in to sign, which would be later sent to Jobbers-Miller.
“I’m here to show support that he hasn’t gone unthought off,” said Adam Dayeh, a township resident who grew up with Jobbers-Miller. Dayeh couldn’t think of just one moment with Jobbers-Miller growing up because there were so many. “He’s like my best friend growing up.”
While the rain came down, the Rev. Karyn Ratcliffe, who led a prayer for Jobbers-Miller, said the weather was a way for him to communicate he’s OK.
“We can’t change what happened to Adam,” Ratcliffe said. “He is going to get better.”
The turnout to honor Jobbers-Miller was not surprising to Dawn Kuehm, an emergency medical service rescue member of 22 years.
“This town is close to their volunteers,” Kuehm said. “If there’s any volunteer that needs help, we have a way of coming together.”
