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The identity of the sixth fire fighter was not known at the time of the NPR report, he was later identified as Matthew Burchett (42) from Utah, a battalion chief with the Draper City Fire Department, see this August 14th report from KQED for more information.
Please pause for a moment and offer your thoughts, meditations, prayers, and reflections for the following firefighters and their family, friends, colleagues and all who love them.
- Braden Varney, killed in the Ferguson Fire.
- Brian Hughes, killed in the Ferguson Fire.
- Andrew Brake, killed in auto accident on way to Carr Fire.
- Don Ray Smith, killed in the Carr Fire.
- Jeremy Stoke, killed in the Carr Fire.
- Matthew Burchett, killed in the Mendocino Complex Fire.
May your rest in peace Braden, Brian, Andrew, Don, Jeremy, and Matthew. Your service and sacrifice won't be forgotten. I pray especially for all of your loved ones who are mourning your passing.
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