10 years later: Remembering the Yarnell Hill Fire and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

10 years ago, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. Today, we honor their legacy.

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  • @trenae77
    @trenae774 ай бұрын

    To Andrew’s mom - Heroes are not the flashy figures thrown up on the big screen. Heroes are the normal, ordinary humans who step out of their normal, ordinary life and put themselves between that life and the danger around them. Ma’am, your son and his whole team were bonafide heroes in every definition of the word!

  • @SailingCorina
    @SailingCorina10 ай бұрын

    This was a beautiful tribute and I hope millions and millions of people see it and learn about these heroes. I live about 30 minutes from Yarnell and everytime I see a reminder of what happened to these men it brings tears.

  • @cactusnathaniel3119
    @cactusnathaniel3119 Жыл бұрын

    Brendon saved my life personally. God bless Brendon and God bless the Grantite Mountain Hotshots forever.

  • @Macy-hg2or
    @Macy-hg2or Жыл бұрын

    Im so sorry for your loss. What a brave son. May he rest in peace in the Lord’s kingdom. 🙏 2:42

  • @deadlyjello4296
    @deadlyjello4296 Жыл бұрын

    We were on the tail end of Doce fire. Those boys saved our area and then hopped over to Yarnell. Never forgotten!!!

  • @user-sj8fu8cw9g
    @user-sj8fu8cw9g10 ай бұрын

    I think of this tragedy all the time,, I aspire and look up to these fire fighting souls. May they sleep peacefully,, true everyday heroes

  • @malcolmk2878
    @malcolmk28788 ай бұрын

    I just finished watching the movie "Only the Brave". I had no idea about this story. The final scene where they get under cover is absolutely terrifying. The chaos. The fear. Seeing the aftermath when the medic goes in was one of the worst things I've seen in a movie. It was so gutwrenching. I don't wish those final moment on any human being. I'm grateful I came across the story and my heart goes out to those 19 men, to their friends and family, and to their community.

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 Жыл бұрын

    I remember the day clearly. I saw the fire from my house clearly. It was horrifying to see what looked like the whole hill on fire.

  • @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    Жыл бұрын

    What view...from Congress, Yarnell or Peeples Valley?

  • @KMF3

    @KMF3

    Жыл бұрын

    Wickenburg. And my house is on an opposite hill with direct line of sight to Yarnell hill. Obviously not as high as Yarnell.

  • @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KMF3 you are absolutely spot on--- from that angle it looked like the "gates of hell" at some angles from Wickenburg that June 30, 2013. I am so sorry you had to see it like such. I was up there in those Weaver Mountains with the Granite Mountain Hotshots so my angle was some FFs lighting up down below us. It was not the main fire but what the firefighters did down below us. That was an eye awakening.

  • @KMF3

    @KMF3

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Arizona_Desert_Walker oh wow you were there as it was happening? I'm sure that was horribly traumatic.

  • @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KMF3 Well, as it was happening which is now near the "OBSERVATION DECK" area of the two-track road, Tex(Sonny) said what we were seeing was a controlled burn that ranchers would do but he said the time of day and with my Kestrel readings, he said if they plan to do that we need to get the heck off the Weavers because they have radios and air attack. He left the area for a good 40 minutes but he was so concerned my family would slap a murder charge his way had I died. I had enough time to get off the mountain. The long arduous way we took is now called the GMHS Memorial park. #11 Anthony Rose we dropped down towards the windmill and went out that way to Lakewood...The horribly traumatic moment started when we saw high officials lying and omitting from the get go until now and the truth has not yet been told. Yavapai County Sheriff's Office owe that to the PUBLIC at LARGE. Frank gathered and labelled and inventoried and wrote 'possibly' and two names of the GMHS and that area has yet to be told to us. Until then, I will keep placing the documents to the front.

  • @cadillacslim73
    @cadillacslim732 ай бұрын

    I worked on fire crews in Oregon over 20 years ago … This is very emotional for me to watch … Breaks my Heart ❤️

  • @kimberlybanks1233
    @kimberlybanks1233 Жыл бұрын

    I my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you, your my heroes, for putting your life on the line every day, thank you to the 19 men that perished in the fire 🔥 may you all RIP I will never forget any of you, Thank you again ❤

  • @Arizona_Desert_Walker
    @Arizona_Desert_Walker Жыл бұрын

    Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary where Sonny and I almost died but 19 did. I gathered records for ten years and beginning tomorrow will mark the day I begin to take those records to the forefront. RiP to so many...Truth is about to be shown as I always stated in God's time 🙏💖.

  • @jaymac4220

    @jaymac4220

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you are still here. RIP to all who perished and respect to all who serve.

  • @ericdecker7771

    @ericdecker7771

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember the interview you and Sonny did with John from Investigative Media. I hope you accomplish your mission🙏🏼

  • @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    @Arizona_Desert_Walker

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 It is being accomplished- most I had to make happen back channel --- but my mission is always to provide the Public at Large my testimony / Declaration/ documents to lead to a proper assessment.

  • @Zeke_-dg6fo
    @Zeke_-dg6fo10 ай бұрын

    When I heard there was a 20th my heart just sank... The survivors guilt that he couldn't have been then to help I just cannot imagine.. Brother we LOVE YOU

  • @AMCguy
    @AMCguy9 ай бұрын

    God it tears me up still. 10yr anniversary. And our crew is taking it hard

  • @colingordon5950
    @colingordon595010 ай бұрын

    I live in Prescott Valley and we still talk about it. We did at work about a week ago. In Yavapai county Arizona, it will never not hurt. There are many, many vehicles with the purple stickers on them, or a simple "19".

  • @alanhelton
    @alanhelton Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t forgotten your sacrifice!

  • @stephenbusby424
    @stephenbusby4247 ай бұрын

    Heroes to a man without question. Any person who is involved with preserving human life deserves all of our respect and admiration. RIP you brave men. I hope Brendan and all the families are doing as well as they can.

  • @andrewsharp9112
    @andrewsharp911211 ай бұрын

    I am a former junior fire rescue from Massachusetts I was just on summer vacation when I heard the news plus I heard rumors about this. I was in shock and awe about the of loss of the fire fighting family now I am studying and learning to become a EMT after I finish my education but I might be re turning to the FD if I should FALL I will have all fire brother's in haven to keep me company also looking out for me. the 19 I always look up to for guidance and for help if I need it l

  • @exile_6ntn545

    @exile_6ntn545

    4 ай бұрын

    Heaven. I‘m sure u know how to spell but for courtesy of the fallen, it should be spelled right to where they reside

  • @roguekoala71
    @roguekoala719 ай бұрын

    The fact that these families had to fight for benefits in the wake of this tragic nightmare is absolutely garbage 🤬

  • @fawnhughes3678
    @fawnhughes367824 күн бұрын

    Rip to all the men lost that day I can't imagine the family's pain and the community's pain. I can not watch only the brave with our crying knowing that was someone's dad, brother, son and knowing its based on very true events. That movie hits home so differently then any movie I have watched. 😢

  • @jillschroader3966
    @jillschroader396621 күн бұрын

    Thinking of all of the families today

  • @jjw9222
    @jjw9222 Жыл бұрын

    I will never get the image of that day,watching on TV, out of my mind. The smoke on the mountain all of a sudden twirling around going back. I live alone but I said out loud " oh,my God, that can't be good", and it wasn't. Terrible sad day , so sad for the families. God bless!

  • @frankstaples3962
    @frankstaples3962Ай бұрын

    And even though they sacrificed for the town the politicians ignored their families. They were all heroes.

  • @thomaspalka6454
    @thomaspalka64544 ай бұрын

    Whatever benefits they need that's what you give them period. I never knew they tried to screw them. I'm a first responder so I should not be surprised at that.

  • @KarlNiemeyer
    @KarlNiemeyer2 ай бұрын

    I remember the number one rule of wild fire fighting: Always have and escape route

  • @darkw1240
    @darkw12409 ай бұрын

    Jeez if I were a billion air. Id gift each family a little something..

  • @thomascrownrg
    @thomascrownrg8 ай бұрын

    Magnificent Valor.

  • @Dutch1982
    @Dutch19825 ай бұрын

    It’s easy to second guess, or speculate, but I wonder if a few could have made it by running to the house down the hill. What an impossible situation. RIP 19.

  • @CruzCruz-nw7fi
    @CruzCruz-nw7fiАй бұрын

    My dad would’ve watched all the coverage on this

  • @silkwoodart
    @silkwoodart Жыл бұрын

    A big shout out to the Yarnell 19 and the one survivor. You are heroes and I was very grateful to help paint the new murals on the side of the Chamber of Commerce building that glorify these fine men.

  • @southernlady160
    @southernlady1603 ай бұрын

    The most terrible way to die. SO sorry for the loss of these 19 men! So sad....

  • @nkri4595
    @nkri45958 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤ Terbaik sepanjang masa

  • @user-fs6vp1ip8d
    @user-fs6vp1ip8d5 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @nodescriptionavailable3842
    @nodescriptionavailable3842 Жыл бұрын

    I really dont think the hack politicians and tv people need to be on thos video AT ALL, respect to thr firefighters living and dead.

  • @trenae77

    @trenae77

    4 ай бұрын

    They were a part of the story; maybe not a part that you liked, but it is as much their story to tell as any. The News people especially; I don’t know about you, but in my community news reporters are as engaged and committed to their community as any.

  • @jerremys7010
    @jerremys7010 Жыл бұрын

    Frisby was a great supe when he left blue ridge I left #19

  • @dealvarush357
    @dealvarush3574 ай бұрын

    I am so proud of donut now

  • @stellarwind1946
    @stellarwind19465 ай бұрын

    The autopsies paint a very gruesome picture. Wildfires don’t kill you from smoke inhalation.

  • @kitso_2b68
    @kitso_2b68 Жыл бұрын

    Disgusting to have the former governor and need reporter included in this memoriam. Rest in peace

  • @robinnicol7534
    @robinnicol7534 Жыл бұрын

    It would have been nice to have this thing called sound with the video

  • @daniindie9447
    @daniindie94472 ай бұрын

    'All men are crearted equal'?????

  • @l.3626
    @l.36269 ай бұрын

    o7

  • @zeusthegod480
    @zeusthegod480 Жыл бұрын

    When it comes down to the money they show you want they really think of you. Their Hollow words are meaningless, show me how much you appreciate me with the money and benefits.

  • @jcm028
    @jcm028 Жыл бұрын

    i didn't like this video only because it's currently on 19 likes. Leave it there. RIP brothers

  • @captaindoeverything

    @captaindoeverything

    Жыл бұрын

    excellent tribute

  • @leog9524
    @leog9524 Жыл бұрын

    Good video but corny af seeing these puppets politicians

  • @dalerayguynes301
    @dalerayguynes30111 ай бұрын

    😢 that is so horrible god bless the families

  • @mikerescigno2232
    @mikerescigno22322 ай бұрын

    Very Sad. I just watched the movie about these men and I never heard of this before. This needs to be seen all over the world when people put their lives on the line to save other people..My heart goes out to all of the families.. May God bless you all..

  • @leonardbishop9274
    @leonardbishop92744 ай бұрын

    God bless ,R.I.P. GUYS!!!!!! PRAYERS TO THE FAMILIES

  • @Rawdog88
    @Rawdog882 ай бұрын

    I wonder if they still got paid?

  • @Rawdog88
    @Rawdog882 ай бұрын

    Scott was pathetic