In HONOR and REMEMBRANCE of 
TOM "TJ"  MAROVICH

Died July 21, 2009, age 20

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Sending Tom "Home" 7/24/09

Massive salute and sendoff with bagpipes
Final Salute
 

 

  Tom "TJ"  Marovich
 
Willow Creek Memorial 7/22/09
 


Thomas J. Marovich, 20, of Hayward California
was fatally injured on 7/21/09 while performing 
routine rappel proficiency skill training, at the Backbone Helibase in Willow Creek. "TJ" was
a second year apprentice with the Forest Service at the Modoc National Forest. He was 
working with the Chester Helitack Crew from the Lassen National Forest.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
We will remember him, for he was our brother. Ab.

Hotlist thread 
Condolences thread

 

Tom and his dad

This is my favorite picture of Tom Jr. and I. 
"Best Buds Forever. I love you, son. Dad."
 
-Thomas D. Marovich, Sr.

 

Here are some pics of Tom.
I served for 1 year with him as an explorer in the
City of Fremont CA

Thank you, Josh Leines

 

These pictures were taken June 19th 2009 at the Chester Helibase.
The Flight Crew was working on their rappel certification.

 Tom is the 6th person
 from the left with his
 back to the camera.

 Tom is thought to be
 the 2nd person from
 the left (first person in
 the flight helmet).
 
The following pictures were taken October 17th 2009 at
the California Fallen Firefighter Ceremony
in Sacramento CA
All of California's 2009 Fallen Firefighters are honored.
 
FS Honor Guard Flag Carriers   Procession
   
Forest Service FF   Honor Guard  
Sacramento Memorial
photos compliments of Fire Mom.
Forest Service Salute Paul with Tom's Flag    

If you have any photos or remembrances of Tom to share, please send them in. Ab.

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