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Hotshot Up: Annual Volleyball Tournament

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2018 Tournament

Our 2018 Tournament was a success. We would like to thank everyone that participated, watched, and donated for their generosity. We can not thank you enough.

2018 Hotshot Up Tournament was in honor of the following:

Gary

“There are few I’ve met in my career that measured up to Gary. “
From the words of Jay Enns Div Chief 3 of the Santa Lucia District of the LPF. Gary was killed enroute home from the railroad fire on the SQF last summer. A vehicle accident claimed Gary’s Life. Gary was a family man. Gary is survived by his loving wife Andrea, his children; sons Riley & Walker and daughter Nalani, parents Gary and Liz Helming of El Cajon. Gary was also a LAGUNA HOTSHOT

Brent

Witham was a member of the Vista Grande Hotshot crew based in Idyllwild, California.
Born July 9, 1988

Years of service
Taquitz hand crew 2011
BDF Engine 56 2012-14
Vista Grande Hotshots 2014-2017.

Brent is survived by his
Father Mark Witham, his
Mother Donna and his sister Jannelle.

Kelly

Describe your imageKelly had a very decorated career that consisted of the following positions and experience.
2009-2011 USFS - ANF Engine 21.
2012BLM - RUBY MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS
2013USFS- LPF Chuchupate HELICOPTER-530
2014 CAL FIRE - Riverside Station 1
On April 7th 2015 Kelly Wong was hired by Los Angeles City FD.
Kelly is survived by his Wife Danielle, his one year old son Colton and his mother Anne.

Corey

Corey had a great career before he lost his life protecting ours. He is survived by his wife Ashley, and two Daughters Evie and Taylor. His Parents Craig Iverson and Denise and Scott Butler. His Siblings, Luke and Tarah and Matthew Iverson, and Amanda and Daniel Engles.
2009 CALFIRE Riverside engine company
2010-11 H-301 Hemet Helitack
2012 Bear Divide hotshots
2013-14 H-301 Hemet Helitack
2015 Columbia Air Attack base
2016-17 CALFIRE San Diego

Gary Helming

Brent Wickham

Kelly Wong

Corey Iverson

2018 Event Pictures

Gary

“There are few I’ve met in my career that measured up to Gary. “ From the words of Jay Enns Div Chief 3 of the Santa Lucia District of the LPF. Gary was killed enroute home from the railroad fire on the SQF last summer. A vehicle accident claimed Gary’s Life. Gary was a family man. Gary is survived by his loving wife Andrea, his children; sons Riley & Walker and daughter Nalani, parents Gary and Liz Helming of El Cajon. Gary was also a LAGUNA HOTSHOT