A procession for a fallen firefighter from Yuba City went through the Sacramento area Wednesday night.Daniel Laird was a helitrack captain at the Tahoe National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service said. He died Tuesday in a helicopter accident in the Sam Houston National Forest in Texas.“Tragedies of this nature serve as a reminder of the honorable work and sacrifices made by men and women like Daniel,” the Forest Service said. “They commit themselves daily to supporting and protecting our communities around the country.”On Wednesday night, Sacramento firefighters lined up on Eleverta Road to salute Laird. The Sacramento Fire Department said it’s important to honor fellow firefighters even if they never met.Laird worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 23 years. He leaves behind a wife and a daughter.“Our hearts and condolences go out to the entire Laird family, their friends and co-workers,” the Forest Service said. “We’re very grateful for his service to the agency and our nation.”

A procession for a fallen firefighter from Yuba City went through the Sacramento area Wednesday night.

Daniel Laird was a helitrack captain at the Tahoe National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service said. He died Tuesday in a helicopter accident in the Sam Houston National Forest in Texas.


“Tragedies of this nature serve as a reminder of the honorable work and sacrifices made by men and women like Daniel,” the Forest Service said. “They commit themselves daily to supporting and protecting our communities around the country.”

On Wednesday night, Sacramento firefighters lined up on Eleverta Road to salute Laird. The Sacramento Fire Department said it’s important to honor fellow firefighters even if they never met.

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Laird worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 23 years. He leaves behind a wife and a daughter.

“Our hearts and condolences go out to the entire Laird family, their friends and co-workers,” the Forest Service said. “We’re very grateful for his service to the agency and our nation.”