Father of Conception boat fire victim carries ashes on Pacific Crest Trail hike

ByLeo Stallworth KABC logo

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Father carries son's ashes on on hike of Pacific Crest Trail

For Kathy and Clark Mcilvain, the pain of their son's death hurts them as much today as it did when Charles was killed in the Conception boat fire.

The Conception boat fire was devastating for the many families of the victims. One father paid tribute to his son by carrying his ashes as he hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.

He and his wife spoke to Eyewitness News reporter Leo Stallworth.

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