John Forbush News Today

On Sunday, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honored 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years.Among those honored was fallen West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush.

This week marks one year since a Gassaway Volunteer Firefighter gave his life in the line of duty. Wednesday, John Forbush along with other West Virginia first responders were awarded the Medal of Valor by Gov. Justice.

A total of eight people have been honored with the award.

CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, July 12, the West Virginia First Responder Honor Board met for the second time to consider two additional nominees for the Medal of Valor. The board

Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.

The firefighter was off-duty but responded when he heard a car nearby had driven into the river.

Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.

Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.

Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.

Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.