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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Firefighter
Age: 24
Year of Death: 2022

John D. Forbush

John Dean Forbush died on May 1, 2022, while attempting to save people trapped in a car submerged in the Elk River near Sutton, West Virginia.

He was born in 1998 in Elyria, Ohio, to Dean Forbush and the late Kristina Stewart. He grew up competing in fishing tournaments and turkey shoots with his brother, and they moved to West Virginia to live with their grandparents in 2011.

John learned to build and repair engines starting at a young age with the help of mentors and friends. At age 23, he became the owner/operator of Braxton Auto and Diesel Repair Shop.

He served with the Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department, Station #2, for four years.

With his fiancée, he participated in competitive barrel racing, poles, and Western Pleasure riding. He was president of the West Fork Riding Club.

He was a member of Gassaway Baptist Church.

John is survived by his fiancée and their young daughter, his brother, father, grandparents, best friend, and extended family and friends.

John was remembered as brave and hardworking, with a good sense of humor and a desire to help others.

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