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On this past Tuesday, Thomas Earhart was supposed to have left for basic training at Fort Leonardwood. However, his plans were put on hold after the young man was severely burned.

On July 17, 2010, after the Mud Run, Thomas invited some friends to his home. The plan was to have a bonfire as part of his going-away party. As they were preparing the fire, someone poured gasoline on the pile, to help ignite the blaze.