July 3rd 2024.
A devastating loss has occurred in the firefighting community as an Australian helicopter pilot tragically lost his life while battling fires in Canada. Father Tom Frith was killed in a helicopter crash at an airport after bravely fighting a blaze near Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories. The news was announced by Great Slave Helicopters, a company based in Yellowknife, on their Facebook page.
In their statement, they described Frith as a "beacon of light" and expressed how he was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication and unwavering courage were evident in his final moments as he fought the wildfire near Fort Good Hope. As his loved ones and colleagues mourn his passing, they are encouraged to hold onto the memories of Tom and the positive impact he had on their lives.
The crash occurred at 2pm on Friday at Fort Good Hope airport, shortly after Frith had been fighting the fire, which has spread over 6000 hectares of land. The NWT Fire, a government organization, paid tribute to Frith, stating that he had performed "unbelievable acts of service for this territory." They also expressed their condolences to his loved ones and colleagues at Great Slave Helicopters.
The news outlet CBC reported that the NWT chief coroner Garth Eggenberger confirmed that Frith's remains had been recovered and taken to Edmonton for an autopsy. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is currently investigating the incident. The fires in the remote area had been burning since last month, causing hundreds of people to be evacuated for over three weeks.
In the midst of this tragedy, Frith's legacy will continue to live on through his beautiful family and in the hearts of all who knew him. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
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