08/05/2025
Seventeen years ago today, nine souls were lost in the Iron 44 helicopter crash in the Trinity National Forest.
We honor their memory—and their service.
🕊 Grayback Forestry, Inc.
• Shawn Blazer, 30 – Medford, OR
• Scott Charlson, 25 – Phoenix, OR
• Edrik Gomez, 19 – Ashland, OR
• Matt Hammer, 23 – Grants Pass, OR
• Steven Caleb Renno, 21 – Cave Junction, OR
• Bryan Rich, 29 – Medford, OR
• David Steele, 19 – Ashland, OR
🕊 Also lost:
• Roark Schwanenberg, 54 – Lostine, OR (helicopter pilot)
• Jim Ramage, 64 – Redding, CA (USFS inspector pilot)
We also acknowledge the survivors who were injured:
• Jonathan Frohreich
• Michael Brown
• Rick Schroeder
• Bill Coultas
To all the firefighters and crews working on the frontlines today—thank you for your continued courage and commitment.
You are not forgotten.