Yarnell Hill

On the afternoon of June 30, 2013 a very tragic occurance happened in Arizona. There was a fire around Prescott and a group of 20 Hotshots responded to fight the fire. The fire was around an area called Yarnell Hill. That afternoon 19 of the men that were in the 20 man crew lost their lives when the wind shifted and the fire overtook the crew. It was such a sad day for Arizona and the following weeks were just as devistating to our state and the City of Prescott where the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew was based out of.
The men ranged in age from 21 to 43 and several of them were just starting their families and most of them were married. There was a large memorial service for them in Prescott and then 19 different funerals. I watched that memorial and my heart ached for each and every one of their families. I hope and pray that Heavenly Father will continue to wrap his arms around the survivors of each of these men and also the one survivor and help them get through these next few weeks and months as they all begin to heal.
Rest in Peace Brothers
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