Family Honors Slain Son with Firefighter Scholarship for Aspiring Heroes

Honoring Ezekiel Ureia's Legacy

• 💔 A family is keeping the memory of their son, Ezekiel "Zeke" Ureia, alive by establishing an annual scholarship in his name.
• 🚒 Zeke, who was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash, was passionate about saving lives and dreamed of becoming a firefighter.

The First Scholarship Recipient

• 💸 The first recipient of the Zeke Ureia Firefighter Scholarship is D. Jones, who received a $5,000 check.
• 🌟 This scholarship aims to help aspiring firefighters like D. Jones achieve their career goals, fulfilling the dream Zeke couldn't complete.
• 🤝 D. Jones expressed deep gratitude and vowed to honor Zeke's memory by dedicating himself to the firefighter training and career.

The Tragic Accident

• 🚗 In January, Ezekiel Ureia, 23, was killed on Florida's Turnpike when police allege Sunshine Perez drove the wrong way and collided with his vehicle.
• ⚖️ Perez is accused of driving drunk and was granted a $400,000 bond in May; she remains in jail and is scheduled to appear before a judge in late October.

Remembering Zeke

• 🔥 The fire chief at Miami Dade College remembered Zeke for his passion, smile, and spirit, noting his strong desire to be a firefighter.
• ✨ The scholarship aims to turn a personal tragedy into an opportunity for others to pursue a noble career, honoring Zeke's dedication to saving lives.