Mann Gulch…. remembering those who died.

The National Wildland Firefighters Memorial, Missoula, Montana, was dedicated May 8, 1991.
More than 250 current and former firefighter and other individuals donated close to $10,000
towards the memorial.


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Memorial dedicated on May 8, 1991. A flower arrangement adorns a name plaque for each Mann Gulch victim.
   
National Wildland Firefighters Memorial, May 8, 1991, Missoula, MT.
   
Jim Harrison personal belongings burned in the fire. (Donation from Harrison family)

Related Links & Articles

What it means to be a smokejumper, by Robert W. Sallee
(remarks at dedication of the memorial on May 8, 1991)

How to get there: Helena National Forest - Vicinity map

USFS - Visiting the Memorial

How to Experience Mann Gulch

Mann Gulch Granite columns on the slopes of Mann Gulch,
courtesy of USDA, Great Falls Tribune and The Missoulian. 50th Anniversary

Mann Gulch 50th Anniversary

Mann Gulch Remembered, 50th Anniversary August 5, 1999
(credit X-CEL class, Helena High School)


Private article from Rod Benson "Mann Gulch virtual field trip"

Harry T. Gisborne - USFS History - Forest History Society