Related News
BLM Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
posted: June 29, 2009

Brett Stearns, 29, from Craig, Colo., was working with 12 other firefighters to clear trees at Freeman Reservoir, 15 miles northeast of Craig, said BLM spokeswoman Lynn Barclay.

NSA News
Smokejumpers Work to Save Oldest Parachute Loft
posted: July 01, 2009

NSA News
Memorial Service for Ed Weissenback
posted: June 02, 2009

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Limited Edition Smokejumper Print
posted: April 28, 2009

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The Birth of Smokejumping - Notes Of The First Forestry Parachutist
from the July 2009 edition

I remember that with pleasure I let go with my tired left hand and then came to my senses hanging by the risers of an open parachute in full silence and solitude in the midst of the sky’s expanse. The wind rocked me strongly. I flew over the aerodrome. This minute of parachute descent was one of the happiest of my life.

For more excerpts, visit the Smokejumper Magazine Section.

Eldridge, Timothy G. "Tim" (Missoula 1982)
posted: July 01, 2009

Murray, John P. "Bup" (Missoula 2001)
posted: June 30, 2009

Tyler, Donald W. (Pendleton 1945)
posted: June 30, 2009

Terrill, William R. "Bill" (Missoula 1973)
posted: June 27, 2009

Jensen, Leland M. "Hardrock" (McCall 1969)
posted: June 27, 2009

Wapato, Sherman "Tim" (North Cascades 1953)
posted: June 05, 2009

Paluso, Charles F. "Chuck" (missoula 1951)
posted: June 05, 2009

For a complete list of obituaries submited to Smokejumpers.com, visit the NSA's Obituaries section.

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