Memorial procession escorts body of Alaska firefighter and helicopter pilot along Glenn Highway to Palmer
A memorial procession is escorting the body of Alaska firefighter and pilot Greg King to Palmer. King died in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire near Yosemite National Park.
Greg King, who lived near Palmer, was killed with another pilot in a helicopter crash while fighting a fire a near Yosemite National Park on Sept. 20.
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