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Adam Yeadon, who lost his life this month fighting a wildfire near Fort Liard, will be remembered through a new scholarship.
The NWT government says a scholarship in Adam’s name will support northerners who are in post-secondary education in forestry-related fields.
He was killed in the line of duty by a falling tree on July 15.
A service for Adam was held earlier this week. He was 25 years old and is survived by partner Keanna and their young daughter, as well as his father and brother.
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In a tribute to Adam, the NWT’s wildfire agency said he had tried to sign up as a firefighter at the age of 17, only to be told to come back a year later, which he did.
He was remembered for everything “from delivering firewood to Elders during the off-season, to working himself to the bone every day to protect people and the things they cared about, to his dedication to being a great dad and partner,” an NWT Fire spokesperson wrote.
