Meet the Widows of Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives Battling Raging Wildfires

'Only The Brave,' an upcoming film starring Josh Brolin and Jennifer Connelly, documents the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a firefighting team overtaken by a raging Arizona wildfire in 2013. Nineteen men died while saving the town of Yarnell, located 90 minutes from Phoenix. Shortly after the tragedy, Inside Edition brought together eight of the widows. Juliann Ashcraft lost her husband, Andrew. "I wish for the world could know that they lost this army of honorable men," she said. #InsideEdition

[@liz2880]

That’s awful, their husbands paid the ultimate sacrifice... wow

[@frankwoods2936]

WonderLizzz They're heroes.

[@darxlord7857]

I was said when two fathers never met their babies😭 Rest In Peace Brave Firefighters! You did your job now you may rest in peace

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

TheClash Republic said wtf!?!!

[@frankwoods2936]

Jesus learn how to spell.

[@chandaemmanuel1885]

Frank Woods 293 calm down man

[@zerogamer2896]

R u the real f.b.i

[@Popeye963]

@@zerogamer2896 what is wrong with you

[@thefirefactory5014]

I watched this movie for the first time a few weeks ago...and people will say ok...I started firefighting in 1985 ..as a 50 year old I cried ... These guys gave it all

[@TheRossillini]

Real men right there....legends...God bless all of them and there families. As a young man i look up to these guys as true heros. Glad they made a movie to honor them because they completely deserved it.

[@hfdshrimp3973]

TheRossillini they were young men too, maybe not the sup or the squad boss

[@notsure7939]

They didn't make a movie to honor them. They made a movie to make lots of money with an inaccurate depiction of a tragedy.

[@godlovesyou1622]

@@notsure7939 why

[@kimberlyanne434]

I can’t imagine being a wife or ones with children. These men were so brave. It broke my heart but took a piece of their loved ones hearts. Gone but not forgotten. 🙏🏻

[@TopQ428]

These women have a bond that will never be broken . God Bless their brave hero husbands . I pray that Arizona takes care of these widows and those children .

[@Sara-kb9lo]

It's so sad 😢. They all left behind their children.

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Justcallmesarah not all had children

[@moedawg4061]

Bless their hearts .. just saw the movie today .. didn’t know it was a true story

[@darthkillerhog]

Didnt know it was real. Even tho it said based of a true story... ok

[@godlovesyou1622]

@@darthkillerhog chill

[@BALrider1Steve]

As a firefighter of 8 years service this movie was the hardest to watch for it brought back memories of fire calls I’ve responded to

[@Hunt-ug7vk]

I'm a seven year firefighter and 5 year EMT, I came a long way from Being a young man rookie in 2013 now I'm a 30 year old firefighter and EMT in this day in age of covid, I'm remember in 2013 I got down on one knee with 20 fire veterans in Utah paying our respects to our fallen brothers so far away. I was a rookie in 2013 when this happened, now I'm a mature full fetch firefighter and EMT in 2022, I came a long way to become someone now.

[@akshaysharma2871]

Thankyou for your service brother.. GB you and your loved ones​@@Hunt-ug7vk

[@welshwarrior5263]

I thought the film was an amazing tribute to the men who fought and lost their lives. A day later after watching the movie and I am still touched by it.

[@80sbabymusically22]

Just watched the movie and then went looking up this tragedy. My heart broke for all those who were left behide. Thinking of you all.

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Amelia Ngata same

[@hfdshrimp3973]

It boosted my interest in woodland fire fighting

[@mayasettles3090]

I live in Arizona and during all baseball and basketball games they had a moment of silence for each and everyone person who risked/lost there life saving Yarnell. I go to a sleep away camp near Yarnell every summer and part of the camp burnt down in the fire. Everyone in Arizona was aware and sent prayers to all of the family’s of the fire fighters. dead, or alive.

[@LissaLori]

RIP Sean Misner. You will be missed by your family and friends. My sister was actually friends with him in High school, so we knew him and his family. His wife was seven months pregnant when he died. I saw the movie with my mom and dad, and my mom sobbed at the part when they died.

[@remis7776]

i'm from Lithuania. So sad, and i would like to give a big Respect for those heroes. RIP firefighters:(((

[@putik279]

They will be remembered forever.

[@makeuplover5286]

This is honestly terrible I feel for you ladies..... it will be ok

[@ec-3po]

Such Heros but so heartbreaking at the same time.

[@ec-3po]

I couldn't imagine

[@Brendamichelle_]

This movie is amazing tribute to those men , i cried so much . ❤

[@UKUK-rv4xn]

To the families of the 19 HEROS a part of the world has heard your story much love and respect from the people of south Wales UK

[@ID-yc8by]

if anything, those two fathers got to hold their children first. rest easy, brothers.

[@austinhernandez2716]

At least they died as true heroes. They should be remembered and honored.

[@anwarzoabi7596]

Broke my heart 😭 Rest in peace brave men

[@adriancozad8308]

We were on a Firefighting duty when we heard about them,.. the whole camp was quiet. .as we came in,May they Rest in Peace!

[@chocolatecake6445]

I walked in their shoes in the movie and still don’t believe their gone I don’t know them but I miss them. RIP.

[@theapachepatriot6900]

I once told my wife I was going to join up to the army or navy. Maybe become a real Oath keeper. She said no What happens if you Parish. I never truly understood what she was so afraid of I mean we all die sometime. I understand now. I am forever sorry for you brave souls. You saved a lot. True Guardians. 🙌🏻👩🏻‍🚒

[@darcymegel5729]

That is so sad it makes me wanna cry

[@dannyallen9804]

Our small army will never be forgotten, or the love ones left behind.

[@hollylynn9322]

I've watched Only the Brave four times in the last two days ~ wow 😢 May those amazing men all rest in peace 🕊 🇺🇸 💞 My true heroes 🐻🔥

[@jnjwhardin]

REST EASY BROTHERS! My condolences to the families. God Bless!

[@larryguerrero8295]

Prayers go out to the wives and the babies who never met there father's!!

[@shannong5074]

Just saw this movie. And bawling. Very good movie but I’m still crying

[@timidsore7933]

😢😢😢😢😢 I'm so sorry. God bless them.

[@itzashly323]

I still remember walking outside when I used to live in wittman and it was full of smoke and Ash

[@MotorHeadTech]

Wow speechless, i cant imagine, strong women

[@K2theaylyn]

This story makes me bawl.😭

[@NotNotSAG]

Thats Sad R.I.P 😟😯😮😫

[@kimmysue42569]

Strong women and I pray for them all daily since watching the movie. It broke my heart to watch it.

[@Yellow_hat_amy]

When I saw that movie I cried rest in peace those firefighters 😭

[@madiw6623]

RIP to all the fire fighters, soldiers and police who died protecting this country.. 😭😩🙏❤

[@shanemcdonald4070]

Today, memorial day belongs to you as much as me. For the loss we share.

[@modernjuliet247]

I'm weeping

[@jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724]

Well day ruined. Thank you ladies for sharing yourselves.

[@RaVenX_exe]

Rest in peace to the Granite Mountain Hotshots and blessings to their families.

[@Evil_pinata]

“70 foot high walls of flames”. Take a second to process that.

[@delrey874]

It's a shame that the box office for this masterpiece movie hasn't been successful.

[@madisynpannier707]

This is so sad

[@bw33511]

True American Heroes...each and everyone of them and the ones that continue to do that job. I have nothing but respect for them all.

[@cl1p]

This part where the mom says that they won’t grow up with a Dad reminds me of how my dads friend died of cancer when he was 3 months old

[@alanhelton]

Not even the “BIG SCREEN” can fill these shoes!

[@Droppingineveryvideo]

(Nicklebacks Far away song plays) Cryin rightnow.. 😢😢😢😢😭

[@sheenashelton2420]

I'm so sorry

[@novalent1039]

I watch this movie and it's sad everybody in the theater was crying and I live three hours were that fire was at

[@mikemcwhorter2388]

My heart goes out to you all, I was at a fire that claimed the life of just two brothers and it’s been Ofer twenty years and I still loose it telling the story….God bless you all…

[@lpskid976]

God rest their souls.

[@dragz5286]

So sad!!!

[@carmine4878]

got to work with these guys years back

[@hfdshrimp3973]

tekashi 69 so we’re you a type 2? That’s pretty cool?

[@Stephensouraski]

Where is this, I would like to go comfort them.

[@ItsJimdevera]

King Bladwin IV hmm. i know what you mean😆

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

They're obviously attracted to real men, you don't stand a chance.

[@curiousotter2056]

Creep

[@epgarza19]

Bless these men and there families. True heros blood runs through thoughs childreb

[@spacefroggy1238]

Erock Gman so their children will die the same way?Is that what your saying?

[@epgarza19]

Tyler McGamer no they will all be on welfare and die poor

[@spacefroggy1238]

Oh well that's not great

[@epgarza19]

Tyler McGamer its about as great as your first reply

[@benmoreno5882]

Well...this took a dark turn 😂

[@user-iw3cd3ms7t]

Bless this Women 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤️ ✨️

[@andrewforrester8386]

As a firefighter in the private fire service sector in the UK, rest in peace Granite Mountain Hotshots

[@icequeen8531]

Heroes!

[@madimcdonald6710]

I am from Phoenix my dad is a firefighter

[@casey9658]

Imagine losing your husband and then having to relive it while watching the movie.

[@trentejames9773]

Damn that sucks for the 2 men who never got to meet their kiddos smh truly sad

[@crickittorres8077]

So do the family's get proceeds from the movie? I hope.

[@jesusofminecraft5384]

So sad

[@remiskidmore6413]

I believe they all made it to Heaven...beautiful Heaven.

[@awesomecaws]

If the women were pregnant back in 2013 why do the children only look a few months old? Wtf?

[@dweftones]

That was a picture of them with their husband I believe or for the women who were pregnant weren't that far along at that time

[@Fleurbunny]

It's an old interview they've brought out again because of the movie. Note how the movie isn't mentioned at all either to or by the women. This interview was from 2014, the year after the fire.

[@littlebitofmonika9035]

I woke up at 3:40AM from nightmare after watched 'only the brave' movie lastnight. In my dream i felt as if i was under the shelter and the fire is coming. It was really scary and i woke up almost crying 😭

[@merlinsandra4405]

May God provide intellectual, physical and spiritual power and strength to the fire fighter department team-the fire fighter officers, vehicle maintenance group, call center team n overall team. May God empower and bless you all and ur family for the noble work of saving lives while risking one's life and forest fire safety through fire helicopters. Salute to every firefighter!! Amen!!........

[@brandentheultramangofighter]

2:04 sneeze it's ok sneeze baby

[@DJKATJAAPRADIO]

YOU WILL SEE THEM AGAIN ! I LOST MY GRANDSON IN A FIRE TOO SO I DO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL KISS YOUR KIDS FOR ME IAM HERE IF YOU NEED TO TALK

[@NAVYMEDIC610]

Sorry to hear of your loss. It is always tragic for a parent to bury a child. Thank you Kathy for your support of my fellow firefighters. Wish our fire shelters could be made thicker and stronger to withstand higher fire/heat temperatures.

[@averyandzane5013]

RIP

[@mingsong]

There is no way I can move on without my partner with 4 kids. That's why I'm not gonna have kids.

[@reglasemaj9645]

Zhengming Song selfish

[@mingsong]

Puedes Pasar Tu pac not selfish, at least I know I'm no where ready for kids. Feel bad they have to lose a parent. I can live on but I can't be strong enough to see kids suffer.

[@falynnworld2084]

Zhengming Song life goes on

[@amandafinger5015]

Zhengming Song hahaha

[@indigenousspinster_6665]

Puedes Pasar Tu pac selfish would be wanting kids knowing the disasters and wars and political unrest in the world right now and wanting to bring a baby to suffer. Adopt if you want or cant instead of a baby. I dont want kids because i prefer my veterinary career and school over having children with someone who cannot procreate with me anyways. Ps i am gay. Starting a family with another man is out of the question, a fur family is a decision i made to have with or without a man.

[@user-qc7qo8te2b]

💔

[@tonyagilmer654]

This is so sad and tragic. On the side...I think they mixed the clips of the babies...when they were talking about the boy, the baby they showed, was wearing pink. When they were talking about the girl, the baby was wearing blue. Now, I let my daughters wear my nephew's hand-me-downs, so I have no problem with that. In this case, though, I think they were trying to differentiate the two and goofed. Going to look for the movie. Continued prayers for their families.

[@zerogamer2896]

To those who died saving lives 🍺 we honor u

[@e.a.r.9155]

Who Can Watch This Without Crying..?? If I was Rich, I'd make sure Each One of Them was TAKEN CARE OF FOR LIFE...

[@sashagarcia6205]

god bless them all i cant imagine loosing my soul mate :( my heart goes out to those brave women and fheir hero husbands i cannot fathom

[@dydhydy]

😔

[@angelpla]

Damnnnn

[@themoonatnight1868]

Some say they weren’t even supposed to be in that area? That they had left the safe spot.. any truth to that? Also one of the fire fighters had blunt force trauma to the head… some speculated perhaps one of them fell and was hurt bad? Guess it doesn’t matter at this point years later. Just curious if this was a error on their captains part to move them out of of the area they were in, and into more dangerous surroundings?

[@PURPLEHEARTJAH]

Napa is hell on earth rn and fairfield boutta be

[@brunocampos7278]

I ask myself everyday why God let those things happen, it seems like we're abandoned !

[@CC-jj7ne]

Anyone with any sense or that actually matter know exactly how descent and honorable these men were. Not every male human can live a man’s life and fulfill his duties in the manner these men did. I had a father but he wasn’t active in my life until his death when I was 15. The tragedies to your children will not gender them. It will make them better. It did for me.

[@hfdshrimp3973]

So sad, they wanted so much to be hotshots, and on their first fire as hotshots they died, and lost their family

[@j1bone]

That day they indeed became men, but alot of them were so young and had their whole lives ahead of them. Very sad.

[@claybailey3909]

*Spoiler alert*

[@benchan1090]

why not talk about the Northern California fires?

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

Thias idk

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

Thias but in my city it's smells like fire

[@AlopeciaPatientx]

Thias cus the winds

[@janine2004]

Thias cause 19 in weren't killed all at the same time.

[@shannong5074]

Thias did minute fighters die saving people and homes.

[@mzd2breath735]

삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다 ..

[@nanalim8429]

hero's

[@adickens83]

The world does know girl

[@ryelynn_marie7204]

Yes that's awful But how come the fortmurry in Canada was not even mentioned because it's still going right now but under control

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Ryelynn_ Marie cause that’s in Canada, and this is the U.S what happens there doesn’t affects us in the Fire sense.

[@jaylinsierra5126]

hey

[@freddybernabe9599]

Can't rush the Hotshots process there's levels to this.. those boys weren't ready...

[@alleybrown8753]

That was awful

[@gunxwolf9206]

HI

[@AveryBui1402]

i hope all those children will grow having all benefits from the gov because of what their dads did for the world .

[@dumbass6108]

why call them widows

[@noahwalther3615]

Actually that movie lies they blamed it on the air attack when it was not the air attacks fault. My dad was super close to thoes men he was a hotshot him self for 5 years and now runs the dispatch office for the forest service he was extremely mad that they put fake facts into that movie

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Noah Walther uhhhhh no they did not blame it on the air attack, yes the air attack screwed up in the movie, and does in real life, but it made it clear it was the fire, I never heard about it when I first saw but even I could tell, my dad who is on the structural side could tell.

[@noahwalther3615]

yeah my dad basically ran that fire he sent out all the crews and air attacks. he runs the dispatch center for the forest service so he knew everything that happen.