On August 25; 1931; five men died fighting the devastating Waldron Creek Fire west of Choteau; Montana. Lacking training and preparation; Herbert Novotny; Frank Williamson; Hjalmer G. Gunnarson; Ted Bierchen and Charles Allen dashed into the flames and never stood a chance. The Teton County coroner added insult to injury; noting that each had �no one to blame but himself.� Three men were buried in unmarked graves. Records show that the body of the fifth was returned to his family; but no burial site is known. Only one has a headstone. National Smokejumper Association chief historian Dr. Charles Palmer shines a light on this important story; finally honoring the heroic sacrifice that led to critical changes in wildland firefighting.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very easy and informative read about a great musician from the ...By Joshua DeLisleA very easy and informative read about a great musician from the Canadian East Coast. The author includes interesting stories behind Joels upbringing; albums; and different band relationships through the years. I enjoyed it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. briskly paced; with an impressive scope!By TrixDisclaimer: I received a free print copy from ECW Press in exchange for an honest review; as part of their Shelf Monkey program.Im a longtime Plaskett fan who doesnt get to hear much about him in my native U.S.; so I devoured this book happily! OKane deftly balances biographical information; entertaining anecdotes; analysis of Plasketts songwriting and production processes; and the greater context of life in (and; frequently; out of) the Maritimes. While a love of East Coast Canadian bands will maximize reading enjoyment; NOWHERE WITH YOU (like Plasketts own wide-ranging oeuvre) should appeal to anyone interested in great music.
