Memorial service for air tanker pilots to be held Thursday

Todd Tompkins and Ronnie Chambless
Todd Tompkins and Ronnie Chambless
Todd Tompkins (L) and Ronnie Chambless (R)

A memorial service to celebrate the lives of air tanker pilots Todd Tompkins and Ron Chambless will be held Thursday, June 14 in Boise, Idaho. The two pilots were killed June 3 when their P2V air tanker crashed while they were helping to suppress the White Rock fire near the Nevada/Utah state line.

The service will be at 7 p.m. in the Linen Building at 1402 W. Grove Street in Boise. There will be a procession of fire vehicles before the service. More information can be found HERE.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

6 thoughts on “Memorial service for air tanker pilots to be held Thursday”

  1. U are in gods army putting out the fires of hell. Rip brother I remember all the fun times we had!!!

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  2. R.I.P Todd & Ronnie, both of you are hero’s and will not be forgotten. tail winds and blue skies my brothers

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  3. The best of the best are now at peace. You have went above and beyond. All of us are so appreciative of your work to help the fires. Ron, you and Caleb are now back together again. Much love to both of you heroes. Our lives were touched by yours.

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