On July 13, 2016, NHP Troopers met the Utah Highway Patrol at the state line to escort the Flag of Honor to Winnemucca, Nevada. This was for the two BLM firefighters that perished in a crash north of Winnemucca on Sunday, July 10th. For more information on the Flag of Honor, please visit www.ushonorflag.org
(Photo credit: Courtesy of BLM)
A memorial service has been set for two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighters killed in a crash in Nevada returning from an assignment.
Killed were Jacob O’Malley, 27, and Will Hawkins, 22, while another firefighter, Zachery McElroy, 23, was released Tuesday after receiving treatment.
The crash remains under investigation. A tire failure is suspected.
The joint memorial service will be held from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Winnemucca Events Complex.
“Everyone is invited to attend the Winnemucca services on Tuesday to honor Jacob and Will – two brave, hardworking firefighters who were dearly loved by their families and coworkers,” BLM Nevada State Director John Ruhs said in a statement.
