Edgar G. Aid, JFRD Superintendent of Communications and father of Marguerite (Meg) Barr/FRCC (retired), passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 2205 hours. He joined the Jacksonville Fire Department in 1948 and served for 25 years until he retired in 1973. His first assignment was L10 prior to becoming a Chief’s driver for about 8 years. He finished out his tenure assigned to Fire Control (Communications) as Superintendent. He was instrumental in the inception of the Rescue Service and was very proud of his involvement.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

The memorial service for Mr. Edgar G. Aid was held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1530 hours at the Fire Fighter’s Union Hall, located at 625 Stockton St. A reception followed immediately after the service.