Service honors Coquille firefighter

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Monday, August 11, 2008 | 5 comment(s)

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COQUILLE — Family, friends and firefighters gathered at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coquille on Sunday to remember Edrik Gomez, the former Coquille student killed in a helicopter crash last week in California.

Among the mourners who filled the church for the funeral Mass were firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Coos Forest Protective Association and several South Coast fire departments.

Gomez, a 2006 graduate of Coquille High School, was among nine people — including seven firefighters — killed last Tuesday when a helicopter crashed shortly after taking off to return to camp in Northern California. The firefighters, employed by Merlin-based Grayback Forestry Inc., were battling a fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California.

During the service, Gomez’s three brothers spoke about his passion for politics, his love of Latin American history and the way his personality brought cheer to everybody he met.

Gomez and two of his brothers were roommates while studying together at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.
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JT wrote on Aug 12, 2008 12:41 PM:

It is possible that the family just didn't feel up to it, you know? It's not necessarily The World's fault that nothing got published.

Coq. Citizen wrote on Aug 12, 2008 11:01 AM:

I agree with NB Citizen
Who cares about sand He was out there working in dangerous conditions and helping out the u.s. He deserves more.. Edrik was a Great guy, I'm glad I had the chance to meet him.. It's Horrible to know things like this happen to great people.. I wish he would have had a little more respect

NB Citizen wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:33 PM:

I think it's terrible of the World that they did not even print a picture of this considering everything that the firefighters are doing for our country. I'm horrified that they think that some people moving a pile of sand is more interesting. Edrik died and he deserves more. Shame on you World.

JT wrote on Aug 11, 2008 1:45 PM:

It was a beautiful service, and Eddie, Erim and Edem's speech was one to remember. Edrik will never be forgotten!!

Vonnie wrote on Aug 11, 2008 11:20 AM:

My heart goes out to this brave young man and his family at this time of their loss and sorrow. May God bless you and keep you always.

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