DUNEDIN, Fla. — This past week has been absolutely gut-wrenching for the Dunedin Fire Rescue family.
For the past 5 days, fellow firefighters have stood alongside one of their own as he and his wife — a fellow RN — experienced the unimaginable loss of their sweet 2-year-old baby girl, Sailor Zorich.
“Our hearts are completely shattered alongside the Zorich family,” a close family friend shared. “There are simply no words that can make sense of a tragedy like this, and no family should have to walk through this kind of pain alone.”
If you know a firefighter, you know they are more than coworkers — they become family. They celebrate life’s happiest moments together, and when tragedy strikes, they stand shoulder to shoulder to help carry the burden. Over the past week, members of Dunedin Fire Rescue have gathered around the Zorich family to make sure everyone is as okay as they can be.
“So many of us have cried, asked ‘why,’ and felt the weight of this devastating loss right alongside the family,” the friend said.
Community Support for the Zorich Family
During this unimaginable time, the community is being asked to come together to support the family as they face unexpected expenses while grieving the loss of their precious little girl.
Donations go directly to the family through the Dunedin Firefighters Union:
Zeffy Donation Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sailor-zorich
Venmo: @DFRcharity — QR code available through Dunedin Fire Rescue channels
If you are unable to donate, organizers ask that you share the links and keep the family in your prayers as they navigate their absolute
May little Sailor rest in peace.