A tragic plane crash in Florida on Monday claimed the lives of a Caymanian father and daughter who were en route to Jamaica to assist in Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The victims have been identified as Alexander Wurm, 53, CEO of the evangelical church ministry Ignite the Fire, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena. The ministry released a heartfelt statement on social media, describing Evangelist Wurm as the founder of a mission dedicated to empowering Caribbean youth through evangelism and missions. Serena, following her father’s example, was celebrated as a compassionate and inspiring figure in humanitarian work. Their final journey, the statement noted, symbolized selflessness and courage. Wurm is survived by his wife and two other children. The Beechcraft King Air twin-turboprop plane departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at approximately 10:14 am, bound for Jamaica, but crashed into a man-made pond in Coral Springs shortly after takeoff. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Jamaican Transport Minister Daryl Vaz revealed that the plane lacked a permit to land in Jamaica, though it had made two prior trips to the island.
Evangelist and daughter identified as plane crash victims en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief
