Tory Carlon, killed by colleague, remembered as topflight L.A. County firefighter - LA Daily News
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A Los Angeles County Fire Department engineer, slain earlier this month by another firefighter at the stationhouse where they worked, was remembered during a memorial service at the Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, June 17, as a family man and dedicated engineer who mentored others longing to join the ranks.
Tory Carlon, 44, was passionate about his job as a firefighter but lived for his wife and his three girls, his family, close friends and colleagues said in front of about 500 mourners.
He loved family camping trips and getting out on the water with his boat. He was a subtle competitor, whether in fantasy football or challenging a colleague to see who was more dedicated to getting in shape.
“His only weakness was a box of doughnuts,” said Gary Reichman, a fellow firefighter, paramedic and longtime friend. “It didn’t matter if they were one, two or three days old – within minutes, the doughnuts were gone.”
Reichman said Carlon was the best engineer he had worked with during his 32-year career with the department.
Carlon’s oldest daughter, Joslyn, called him her hero.
LA County firefighter Tory Carlons’ engine at the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Fire engines arrive at the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
LA County firefighter Tory Carlons engine at the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A long line of fire engines in front of the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Firefighters fold a flag in honor of fellow firefighter Tory Carlon at the Forum in Inglewood, CA Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Fire trucks arrive at the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A large flag is draped in front of the Forum in Inglewood, CA for memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
LA County fire chief Daryl Osby speaks at the memorial services for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Chaplain Vince Roldan rings the final bell for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon at memorial services Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Joslyn Carlon talks about her father, Tory Carlon, as her mother, Heidi Carlon and sisters Brynn and Bree Carlon and fellow fighters look on during a memorial service at the Forum in Inglewood, CA Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Joslyn Carlon hugs her mother, Heidi Carlon and sisters Brynn and Bree Carlon during a memorial service at the Forum in Inglewood, CA Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Memorial service begins for LA County firefighter Tory Carlon at the Forum in Inglewood, CA Thursday, June 17, 2021. Carlon was murdered by a fellow fire firefighter while he was at LA County Fire station 81 in Agua Dulce, CA on June 1, 2021. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
“He was the jokester – he always messed with me and made me smile even when I didn’t want to,” the 17-year-old said. “He was the chill one who would provide comfort and the best advice.
“I looked up to him in so many ways; he was my best friend,” she said. “I don’t know where I’d be without him guiding and teaching me.”
He coached his girls in softball, driving them to Hacienda Heights every weekend, Joslyn said. On a recent trip to Lake Buena Vista, he told her regardless of what she did in life he would always be proud of her.
“He set my standards pretty high,” she said. “He was always an amazing man to my mom, and I always admired that about him.”
Tory Carlon of Santa Clarita with his wife and three daughters. Carlon, a veteran firefighter, was fatally shot by a co-worker at a Los Angeles County Fire station in Agua Dulce on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)
On June 1, Carlon was at Station No. 81 in Agua Dulce when shot by 45-year-old Jonathan Tatone, authorities said. Tatone then went to his home in Acton and fatally shot himself in the head after apparently setting his home on fire. A 54-year-old fire captain was also wounded by Tatone at the station.
Carlon, his brother Brent said, was shy and always wore a smile, sunglasses and a hat. Carlon’s passion for firefighting was ignited when he was 15 or 16 during a conversation with his dad, who asked him what he planned to do with his life.
“A forest fire was on TV and (his brother) said, ‘I could do that’,” Brent recalled. “He was always so humble about his career, the lives he saved and the countless people he helped.”
Joslyn told the crowd:
“My daddy raised his girls well. He taught us right from wrong and was such an amazing role model. …
“I hope I can carry that on to my younger sister, Brie, and share stories to her about him, because, unfortunately, she only got six years with my Daddy.”
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