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Firefighter dies after being pulled from water in New Smyrna Beach

Firefighter dies after being pulled from water in New Smyrna Beach
LUANA: WELCOME BACK. WE HAVE JUST LEARNED A 30 THREE-YEAR-OLD FIREFIGHTER FROM NEW SMYRNA BEACH HAS DIED DAYS AFTER BEING PULLED FROM THE WATER. ETHAN WILSON WAS A PALM BEACH FIREFIGHTER. HIS COLLEAGUES, LOVED ONES, AND FRIENDS WERE IN THE HOSPITAL IN NEW SMYRNA AS ETHAN GAVE THE GIFT OF LIFE BY DONATING HIS ORGANS. IT WAS HIS WISH TO HELP OTHERS. COLLEAGUES CREATED WHAT’S KNOWN AS THE HEROES WALK OUTSIDE THE FACILITY. WE LEARNED MANY OF HIS COLLEAGUES CAMPED OUT OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY AS ETHAN FOUGHT FOR HIS LIFE.
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Firefighter dies after being pulled from water in New Smyrna Beach
A 33-year-old firefighter from New Smyrna Beach, who became unresponsive in the water while surfing Wednesday, has died. Ethan Wilson was an Ormond Beach firefighter and his firefighting family, along with loved ones and friends were at the hospital in New Smyrna Beach Saturday. Wilson gave the gift of life to many others by donating his organs.It was his wish to help others. Colleagues created what is known as the Heroes Walk, outside the facility.We've learned many of his colleagues camped out in the parking lot as the young man fought for his life. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of firefighter/paramedic Ethan Wilson, a dedicated member of the Ormond Beach Fire Department, loving father and husband, and friend to all who knew him," the city of Ormond Beach said in a statement. The city went on to say that the entire community is grieving the loss of Wilson and he touched many people. "Ethan proudly served our community with bravery and commitment for many years, always putting the safety and well-being of others before his own. His passing is a tremendous loss for our department, as well as for the entire Ormond Beach community. He will be deeply missed, and his selfless spirit will live on in the lives he touched," the city of Ormond Beach said in a statement. A GoFundMe has been created to help Wilson's wife and their baby. Top headlines:Deputies: 2 women robbed, sexually attacked by masked man at Orlando bus stopUnion members reject Disney's new contract proposal19-year-old man accused of sexually battering 12-year-old neighbor in KissimmeeState moves to revoke liquor license of The Plaza Live after drag show performance

A 33-year-old firefighter from New Smyrna Beach, who became unresponsive in the water while surfing Wednesday, has died.

Ethan Wilson was an Ormond Beach firefighter and his firefighting family, along with loved ones and friends were at the hospital in New Smyrna Beach Saturday.

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Wilson gave the gift of life to many others by donating his organs.

It was his wish to help others.

Colleagues created what is known as the Heroes Walk, outside the facility.

We've learned many of his colleagues camped out in the parking lot as the young man fought for his life.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of firefighter/paramedic Ethan Wilson, a dedicated member of the Ormond Beach Fire Department, loving father and husband, and friend to all who knew him," the city of Ormond Beach said in a statement.

The city went on to say that the entire community is grieving the loss of Wilson and he touched many people.

"Ethan proudly served our community with bravery and commitment for many years, always putting the safety and well-being of others before his own. His passing is a tremendous loss for our department, as well as for the entire Ormond Beach community. He will be deeply missed, and his selfless spirit will live on in the lives he touched," the city of Ormond Beach said in a statement.

A GoFundMe has been created to help Wilson's wife and their baby.

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