Tom Duffy, 40, a firefighting pilot and Seventh-day Adventist lay leader, was killed Monday in a helicopter crash while helping fight a wildfire in the Mount Hood National Forest.
What a tragic, terrible and sad outcome. Condolences to Tom’s family and loved ones. We will be praying that God give you strength and courage as you go through this awful phase of life. We can only hold on to His promises.
It is always difficult to lose someone you love so unexpectedly. Nonetheless, he truly died a hero doing work that benefits us all. Condolences to his family and friends…there will come another day where you will not be parted. Rest peacefully, Tom.