We Mourn the Passing of 19 Brave Young Firefighters

Photo courtesy of Channel 12 News

Words cannot express the profound sadness we Arizonans are feeling as we mourn the loss and honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of 19 brave firefighters who perished while fighting the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday, June 30th.  While we are no strangers to the dangers of summer wild fires and the havoc they cause each year, we take for granted that those fires will be stopped and those who are fighting them will come back safely.  This loss has stunned us all.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these brave young men, the Prescott Fire Department, and all those who have been affected by this fire.

For those who want to make a contribution to help the families of the 19 fallen heroes during this difficult time, there are several ways you can help.  Donations can be sent to the One Hundred Club of Arizona.  This wonderful organization's mission is "to provide immediate financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare." 

Three ways to Donate to the 100 Club Survivors Fund:
 
•Online: To make a donation to the 100 Club's Survivors Fund in memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, click here.

•During the month of July, cash donations can be made at any Credit Union West branch location - account #121734-12 Granite Mountain Hotshots Charity Fund

•Or by mail, make checks payable to the 100 Club of Arizona and mail to:
100 Club of Arizona
5033 North 19th Avenue, Suite 123
Phoenix, AZ. 85015

To donate directly to the families:
Please use the 'Phoenix Firefighters Union Relief Fund'
•Online: www.l493.org
•Or by mail, make checks payable to the Phoenix Firefighters Union Relief Fund and mail to:
UPFFA
61 E. Columbus
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Additionally, for those who want to contribute, 
 
X-treme Apparel of Phoenix has made t-shirts honoring the 19 firefighters who perished while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire.  The t-shirts cost $10 (plus tax and shipping) and $7 goes directly to the Family Fund for families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.




As the Yarnell fire continues to burn, there are many families who have lost homes and some who still don't know if their homes are still standing or not.  The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has set up two shelters in the area.  For information on how you can help the victims,  here is information from KPHO - CBS 5.