In Memory OfCaptain Anthony G. Hoffman

Captain Anthony G. Hoffman, 43, Ionia Fire Department, born May 16, 1980, passed away from injuries responding to a fire on October 22, 2023. A 17-year volunteer, he served in Ionia, Iowa. Hoffman trained firefighters, maintained the trucks, and helped start the Ionia Day celebration. A carpenter who built custom doors, he greeted everyone with "How's it going?" and spent hours hunting and fishing with Carter, his partner Stacie's son. For his service, he was honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Rest easy; We have the watch now! Til Valhalla, Brother!