Granite Mountain Hotshots commemorated in movie this October

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All men are created equal… then, a few become firefighters. “Only the Brave,” the movie that tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, opens nationwide on Friday, October 20. Starring: Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, James Badge Dale, with Taylor Kitsch and Jennifer Connelly.

Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots


Few will forget the 20 men known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots and their battle against the Yarnell Hill fire near Prescott. Nineteen of those firefighters died on June 30, 2013 after becoming trapped in a circle of fire. Only one firefighter survived in what was one of the deadliest wildfires in recent US history.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_GY6zccqc” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Family, friends and officials have worked hard to preserve the memories of the 19 deceased firefighters. The town of Yarnell has honored the Granite Mountain Hotshots with a unique tribute, a rugged hiking trail that climbs the side of the mountain where the men died. Each of the fallen 19 hotshots is memorialized along the trail with a plaque. The movie provides another tribute to these heroes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”37861″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” >www.papajohns.com and use the Promo Code WFF40 to get 40 percent off regular menu price items, with 10 percent of your discounted purchase price donated to the Wildland Firefighters Foundation (WFF). This offer is valid October 1-31 in limited cities within Arizona, Oregon, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36568″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” >Based in Boise, Idaho, Wildland Firefighters Foundation provides aid to firefighters injured while battling grass or forest fires throughout the West. Support could include assistance with travel costs to bring family members to the bedside of an injured firefighter, or help with replacing lost wages during a firefighter’s medical leave. The Foundation also provides support and memorials to families of fallen firefighters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkG_FG-7uvo” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Don’t miss your chance to see “Only the Brave” this October! Also, make sure to order some great food from Papa John’s with the WFF40 code to help provide support to worthy wildland firefighters from throughout the West![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”37865″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” >Dierks Bentley Writes and Records “Hold The Light” for The Movie ‘Only The Brave’

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf1ZOYnqznI” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The distinctive vocals of multiplatinum singer/songwriter and Arizona native Dierks Bentley resonate throughout “Hold The Light,” his first-ever song written and recorded for a motion picture. The new song honors and embodies the spirit of the true heroism depicted in the film.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”37765″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” >

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.

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