NAS Patuxent River mourns loss of firefighter Brice C. Trossbach

ByChiefPettyOfficerPatrickGordon

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

It is with profound sadness that NAS Patuxent River announces the tragic loss of one of our brave firefighters Brice C. Trossbach, 25 who died in the line of duty while responding to an emergency on June 27 Trossbach made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a mutual aid call ofastructurefireinLeonardtown,Maryland,dedicatinghis lifetoprotectandserveourcommunity

“Ourthoughts and deepest condolences go out to Brice’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Derrick Kingsley “We understand that no words can fully alleviate the pain and grief they are experiencing but we want them to know that our entire NAS Patuxent River family stands beside them, offering our support, love, and prayers In the face of this tragic loss, we are reminded of thetremendousrisksourfirefightersfaceeachshifttokeep ourinstallationandourcommunitysafe Theyputtheirlives on the line without hesitation, demonstrating remarkable bravery and commitment to the well-being of others We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. Brice’s lossisnotonlyfeltbyusatPax,butbythegreaterSouthern Marylandcommunityaswell. TrossbachwasaNavalDistrictWashingtonFireFighterat NASPatuxentRiver,havingjoinedthedepartmentinAugust of 2019 His commitment to the community was further demonstratedbyhisadditionalserviceasaVolunteerFirefighter with the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, which he servedwithsince2013

“I’ve known Brice since he was a little kid following his dad to the Leonardtown Fire Station when I was the Chief there,andhealwayswantedtobeafirefighter,”saidGerald Gardiner, Deputy Director of Emergency Services for St Mary’s County “To see him come up from that kid, to the manandfirefighterhe’dbecome,makesthislossespecially hard. His respect for those he helped, the mentorship he provided the younger guys coming up, and the service he gave tothenation and Southern Marylandcommunity will leaveabigholeinourhearts.”

We kindly request that the privacy of the Trossbach family be respected during this challenging time of grieving Information regarding memorial services and other relatedarrangementswillbecommunicatedassoonasthey arefinalized

NAS Patuxent Riverannounces the tragic loss ofone of ourbrave firefighters,Brice C.Trossbach,25,who died in the line ofdutywhile responding to an emergencyon June 27 Trossbach made the ultimate sacrificewhile responding to a mutual aid call ofa structure fire in Leonardtown,Maryland,dedicating his life to protect and serve ourcommunity.(COURTESYPHOTO)