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Today, the community came together to say goodbye to Ryan Cutter as he made his final drive home.

Ryan was one of the pilots who tragically lost his life on September 20 while supporting firefighting operations on the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park.

Today was about bringing Ryan home.

Friends, neighbors, firefighters, members of the aviation community, and people who simply wanted to show their support lined the route as the procession made its way to Summit Park. It was an incredible display of respect for Ryan and of support for his wife, Nina, his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.

Ryan dedicated himself to aviation and to supporting firefighters on the ground. Like so many wildland fire aviation professionals, he went where he was needed and worked above some of the most challenging environments in the country.

For those who knew Ryan personally, he was far more than a pilot. He was a husband, family member, friend, and someone whose personality and friendship left a lasting impression on the people fortunate enough to know him.

Seeing so many people come together today was a powerful reminder of just how many lives Ryan touched.

Ryan may have made his final drive home today, but his legacy will continue to travel far beyond the mountains of Utah and the fires he flew over.

Our thoughts remain with Nina, Ryan’s family, friends, and the entire wildland fire and aviation community.

Welcome home, Ryan.

Rest easy, brother. You will never be forgotten. 📸 U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest #rip #neverforget by @brian_schnee

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🙌Community members gathered for Ryan Cutter in Summit Park, Utah. Neighbors, skiers, fellow adrenaline lovers and friends gathered to welcome Ryan home. 🫡

#utah #fyp #trending #wildfire #share taken in Summit Park, Utah by @brian_schnee

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🙏 Dignified transfer and procession for Ryan Cutter, @flyprecision helicopter pilot who gave the ultimate sacrifice while working the Dome Fire in California. Cutter and fellow veteran pilot Greg King died on Sept. 20 following a helicopter crash.

#utah #fyp #news #wildfire #thankyou taken in Summit Park, Utah by @brian_schnee

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💦 FLOODING: Here’s a look at SR-36 west of Eureka, Utah on September 28, 2026 which prompted a road closure from the SR-6 junction to mile marker 6.

🎥 @utahtransportation taken in Juab County by @brian_schnee

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🛟 DOG RESCUE! An adventurous pup ended up in a mine in Tooele County, Utah on Sunday.

Search and Rescue volunteers were able to respond and performed a successful rescue operation!

#utah #fyp #news #breaking #rescue taken in Tooele County by @brian_schnee

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Big Tone! @tonyfinaugolf is joining the @bouchampionship field! Who’s heading to Ivins, Utah for PGA action at @blackdesertresort ?!

#utah #saltlakecity #pgatour #golf #southernutah taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @brian_schnee

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“I’m gutted.” REMEMBERING RYAN CUTTER 🚁

Thanks to @caughtthefirebug founder Darren Clifford for sharing memories of Ryan Cutter, an Utah-based helicopter pilot who recently passed away while working the Dome Fire in California.

#fyp #utah #wildfire #news #parkcity taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @brian_schnee

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11 days ago

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🙏Wildland firefighters gathered to honor two members of their community killed while battling California’s Dome Fire.
Ryan Cutter of Utah and Greg King of Alaska died when their Super Puma helicopter crashed while using a water bucket southeast of Ostrander Lake on Sunday.
On Sept. 21, firefighters lined up to pay their respects as the pilots’ remains were prepared for transport to Modesto, California. ❤️🚁

🎥USDA Forest Service & U.S. Wildland Fire Service

#news #wildfire #firstresponders #pilots #heroes taken in Mariposa County by @brian_schnee

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🚨 300 BALLOTS 🗳️ THROWN AWAY: A U.S. Postal Service employee from Utah County, Utah has been taken into custody after federal authorities say hundreds of mail-in ballots were illegally dumped in a dumpster. U.S. Marshals took the man into custody and he made his appearance in federal court today (9/22/2026).

#utah #fyp #news #breaking #voting taken in Utah County by @brian_schnee

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$🐕 K-9 BRUNO UPDATE —> GOOD NEWS! (9/17/26) Per Park City Police Department - “Bruno’s surgery went well and he is officially on the mend. He was released from the veterinary hospital this afternoon and is now home with his family. After everything Bruno has been through over the past few days, we are grateful he can begin the next part of his recovery at home, surrounded by the people who know and love him best.” Here’s Bruno and his handler leaving the emergency veterinarian this afternoon (Thursday). Bruno suffered two broken legs and a fractured jaw after jumping from a freeway ramp earlier this week during an investigation. 🫆 #utah #fyp #trending #breaking #goodnews by @brian_schnee$

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🗳️ VOTE NOW! @saltlakebees “Utah Dirty Sodas” are in the running for @milb BEST Alternative Identity. Voting ends at midnight (ET) on Sept. 22, 2026! 🥤

#utah #fyp #swiggy #mascot #saltlakecity taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @brian_schnee

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🌧️ QUARTER-SIZED HAIL & FLASH FLOODING: This is from a brief 10-minute storm near East Carbon, Utah around 4 PM on Wednesday, 9/16/26.

#utah #fyp #news #weather #flashflood taken in East Carbon, Utah by @brian_schnee

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