JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The wife of a man killed in a crash on the Buckman Bridge earlier this week said she wants her husband to be remembered as a man of faith and love.
On Monday, the southbound lanes on the Buckman Bridge were shut down for hours after troopers said a pickup truck, driven by Justin, struck the back of a box truck stopped in the emergency lane.
Hannah Glover, Justin’s wife, wants him to be remembered as more than just a victim of the crash.
She remembered the first time they met.
“He was looking all shocked and amazed to see me,” she said. “I think because I was all dressed up, and I thought, ‘Oh, that’s so cute.’”
Justin and Hannah first met at an awards banquet and later worked together at Murray Hill Theatre’s café. Their first date came after she returned home from college.
“He said, ‘I hear you’re going to come back to Jacksonville for a break,’ and he invited me to the Murray Hill Theatre’s citywide prom that year,” Hannah said.
While at the prom, they realized Justin wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. They got engaged soon after.
A year later, they were married and built a life together with their two children, Deiji and Yue. Their life centered around family, park outings, and faith.
Hannah described Justin as “super chill” with a unique sense of humor.
“He loved talking about his tech,” she said. “I loved seeing him passionate about something.”
Justin died just two days before their ninth anniversary.
“I keep myself busy. I know what is past is past, and I don’t want to dwell in the past. I want to keep moving forward while still remembering, but keep moving forward to make sure everything goes the way God plans it.”
She hopes people remember Justin’s faith most of all.
“Jesus loves you, and he is always there for you,” she said. “Whatever he brings your way, he will always get you through it.”
Hannah shared that pictures are good memories that will help her through the tough road ahead. She relies on her faith and the support of family and friends.
She also expressed her desire to ensure a good future for their children.
“Justin always wanted our girls to grow up and learn a lot of different things.”
The crash remains under investigation.
Hannah and her family have set up a GoFundMe and a meal train to support them during this difficult time.
The crash is still under investigation.
