3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West
With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago. Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered for being courageous public servants who left a lasting impact on the communities where they worked. “They showed up to make order out of chaos day after day with purpose, dedication and heart,” U. S. Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy said...
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