Father Tom Frith died in a helicopter crash at an airport after he had been battling a blaze near Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories of the country.
Great Slave Helicopters, which is based in the territory capital Yellowknife, announced his death on Facebook.Father Tom Frith was a 'beacon of light' his employer said. "Tom passed away while battling wildfire near Fort Good Hope, NT, a testament to his unwavering courage and dedication.
"As we navigate this time of sorrow, let us hold on to the memories of Tom – his smile, laughter, the love, and the countless ways he made our lives better."His legacy will live on in his beautiful young family and the hearts of all who knew him." The aircraft crashed at 2pm on Friday at Fort Good Hope airport after fighting the fire, which is around 6000 hectares in size.An Australian helicopter pilot has died while fighting fires in Canada. Father Tom Frith died while battling a blaze near Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories of the country. "Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with his friends, family, and everyone at Great Slave Helicopters in the wake of this tragedy," a Facebook post said.
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