Tom Clausing

Wow. I only just now learned this news while searching for Tom's website to refer a friend who wants to get their W-EMT. I took my WFR from Tom almost ten years ago, and loved the whole thing. There are plenty of great medics who are bad teachers, and vice versa, but Tom was one of those special people who manage to excel at both. The fact that I'm seeking him out so many years later is a small testament to the exponential impact he made in the world before he left. Best wishes to all of his...

My condolences to Lucca, and all of Tom's friends and family. I took a WFR course with Rescue Specialists in the summer of 2007 and I can honestly say that it was one of the best educational experiences I've had. Tom was such an amazing instructor and he inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. Thank you, Tom- you will be missed.

I know that grieving lasts and returns many years. I hope that at this time you will know Tom is well thought of and not forgotten. I am sorry that I didn't know about this until I googled Rescue Specialists looking for MY instructor. He gave me the confidence and clarity to lead safe programs over the 9 years I studied with him. He will be greatly missed and has left a great legacy that buds in many young people's lives.
~Jourdan Keith, Seattle, WA

My condolences to the family and friends of Tom. I was lucky to be one of the many students whose lives Tom touched, and fortunate enough to be able to recert with him several times. The sadness of his loss is tempered only by remembering the passion, knowledge, and joy for living that he shared with countless others. You will be deeply missed, Tom.

To the family of Tom Clausing,

I never knew Tom personally, but I do feel a connection to him after riding to honor him in the 2009 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride. Each year we ride bikes 600 miles from New York to Roanoke Virginia for the National EMS Memorial Service. Each person riding gets a name of a person who has lost their life in the line of duty. The person I rode for was Tom Clausing. I remembered him and honored him each mile of the 600 mile journey. We were each...

Heard this sad news only a few days ago while on the Payette. My sincere condolences to Lucca and family. I truly enjoyed Tom's depth of knowledge and deeply respected his ability to share that knowledge effectively with others. I'll never forget how his genuine smile and laughter offset the seriousness of his instruction. I know that when I next find myself in a sticky situation, caring for a patient in the backcountry or rigging ropes on a rapid, I will be referencing my memories of...

Tom will be missed by many people! The knowledge he shared with us in class will continue to touch many lives. Peace to Lucca, family, and friends.

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of my WFR re-cert instructor, Tom.

Tom’s loss is greater than I can possibly know, but his dedication to Wilderness Medicine, his enthusiasm, his real-world perspective, is something I will carry for the rest of my life. He really worked us in the re-cert we did, but it was great, and worth it. I’m so sorry. He went down doing what he loved. I pray you find comfort and peace.