I remember seeing him when everything started happening. Then, on June 30, 2013, while McDonoughDonut as hed been dubbed by his crewserved as lookout, they confronted a freak, 3,000-degree inferno in nearby Yarnell, Arizona. McDonough was portrayed by Miles Teller. There isnt much recorded radio traffic between them, McDonough explains, because they were working together. That doesn. Activity I had a. Discover Brendan McDonough's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. "That's all I could think, to pray for their safety. Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. Brendan McDonough was the Granite Mountain Hotshots' lookout June 30 and wasn't with the rest of the crew when it was overtaken by the Yarnell Hill Fire amid shifting winds. At four years old she knows that there are kids out there that dont have a dad.. t make any sense, and some people really struggle with that. He left his post for safety after notifying the men of rapidly changing weather. Carlos Medina was named by neighbors as the bishop murder suspect. According to our Database, He has no children. creative consultant Tommy McNamara . McDonough has a history of. What, if anything, does Brendan think are the most important lessons learned? Yep! Jan 26, 2022 06:20 A.M. "Desperate Housewives" Actor Neal McDonough has appeared in several features. Yeah, way off in the distance I could see it coming in. Post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism, opioid addictionareparticularly common among the demographics Holdfast Recovery treats due to the trauma individuals face in these careers. I, m still going to be making truck payments, I, m still going to be struggling to pay for my medical insurance. I felt like a failure because I couldn, t support my daughter, because no one wanted to hire a felon. Through a nonprofit organization 22KILL, he was recognized for his service and received the key to the city of Fort Worth, Texas. Im not going to be riding around in a Maserati from a book.. Why aren't they sitting here with me?'" Thats not who I am. Daddy no, the children yell, according to the warrant. Brendan R. McDonough is a Butte native and graduated from Butte Central High School and Montana Tech with a degree in Business Informational Technology. Whilemedical(PTSD) problems forced him to give up his career as a firefighter, he believes that his larger purpose in life is to help others recover from trauma like he suffered and to offer treatments such as faith BASED counseling and therapy for recovery. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. I definitely feel like I have a lot to pay forward, ve always wanted to be in a job of service to others. Their superintendent, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four hotshots left thecrew, andseeing a glimmer of promise in the skinny would-be recruit, he took a chance on the unlikely McDonough, and the chance paid off. The winds that had been driving the fire away from the Hotshots began to turn 180 degrees, propelled by what some fire officials call a "perfect storm" of gusts up to 50 miles per hour. McDonough began his NFL scouting career as an intern with San Francisco in 1989, a season in which the 49ers went 14-2 in the regular season and beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV. That was the last time McDonough talked to them. 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA RICHARD MCDONOUGH OBITUARY Age 45, of Chelmsford, formerly of Westwood, May 13. McDonough says the team could now see what was happening -- contradicting some accounts that they were unaware the fire was heading toward them. 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McDonough is a Butte native and graduated from Butte Central High School and Montana Tech with a degree in Business Informational Technology. His net worth has been growing . The event is coordinated and hosted by the Montana Gaelic Cultural Society, and it is entering into the sixth annual festival in Butte and the ninth festival overall. He is from United States. I was trying to heal as a person and help others heal, and share my stories, and kind of work with the fundraisers. Neal McDonough and Ruve McDonough pose during a ceremony at the 58nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco on June 19, 2018. Discover Brendan McDonough's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. It took me a while to realize that the depression was not going away and was getting worse. Brendan McDonough is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Butte Friendly Sons and Daughters of St Patrick. "That's when the superintendent and our captain asked me to be the lookout," he explained. 385 talking about this. Ive always wanted to be in a job of service to others. Denis McDonough is Obama's manin scandal mode. Im like anyone else. Take care of yourself and your family. For the first eight months after the tragedy he spent much of his time at funerals, memorials, investigations, fundraisers, and interviews. I have no clue, says McDonough. "None of us ever did it for money. "Only the Brave," directed by Joseph Kosinski, stars Josh Brolin as Eric Marsh, Granite Mountain's supervisor; Jennifer Connelly as his wife, Amanda; Miles Teller as Brendan "Donut". CLICK HERE to return to The Investigative Unit homepage. The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. McDonough is not currently working at a conventional job; he is working on a book, which he says has been therapeutic for him. And mentally, I can. It was a class act. He is also a Non-Executive Director I don. Brendan and his wife, Alyssa, founded and ran a nonprofit that raised $200K for rural villages in Tanzania to renovate a primary school, establish a community learning center, and construct a . Inside the Granite Mountain Hotshots' station house in Prescott, in his first visit only weeks after the catastrophic loss, McDonough felt at ease -- enough to reveal his deep pain over not being with his friends, who were all like family to him, when they died in their boots. I dont know why they canceled the deposition., Nothing crazy or new would have come out of it, says McDonough. Im a reminder about Yarnell. Once the smoke began to clear, Arizona DPS Paramedic-Officer Eric Tarr was lowered by helicopter to the area to triage any survivors and found what he later called a "moonscape appearance." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Every sticker, every shirt, every corner is a memory, he says. By Mike Miller. "That's not going to remember my brothers the right way," McDonough said. or viewing does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. It was just a horrible, freak accident.". We hope that any additional comments, as we said before, will be in a more productive, meaningful, and positive atmosphere. Their superintendent, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate . When we heard guys were deploying I remember him being a leader and doing the job he needed to do. After about an hour, he left. The festival was held in Missoula for three years before relocating to Butte. Our founder, Brendan McDonough , understands what it takes for successful healing and recovery. Brendan feels very fortunate to live and work in Butte, Montana, and he is proud to be Butte Irish. He currently speaks as a motivational speaker for many public and private events. I wouldnt sell out my brothers that saved my life in order to do a book. He played three years for Charlotte Catholic High School, while spending his junior year in Germany training with both FT Braunschweig and Eintracht Braunschweig. Rettinger gave birth to a son on November 5, 2018. But he knows his friends' pain has been released. McDonough walked about half of it. Brendan McDonoughs income source is mostly from being a successful . 365 following. There, s nothing that is going to be in there that people don. The crew had 11 kids among them, including McDonough's own two-year-old daughter, and three not yet born who lost dads they'll never meet. thats-thats a promise., At another point he writes, I know where you are going to be. The important facts that lead to lessons learned are known. The mother told police she put McDonough off, but he eventually showed up at her house on Oct. 11. Thats the way I felt like people were portraying him.. McDonough said he asked himself. Brendan McDonough would serve as lookout. knuckle dragger, is actually writing parts of the book with Talty. Nationwide, it was the greatest loss of firefighter lives since the 9/11 attacks. He took a job with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides financial and other assistance to injured wildland firefighters or their families in the case of a line-of-duty death. Fellow first responders and men who are struggling with drugs and alcohol have a safe harbor to recover and free themselves from addiction just as Brendan did. PHOTOS: Brendan 'Donut' McDonough Watched the Roaring Fire Turn on His Friends. Thank you Bill for the article and for providing this man an oppurtunity to speak. / CBS/AP, PRESCOTT, Ariz. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. said Steed over the radio. At 4:47, it was reported over the radio that McDonough's crewmates had been forced to deploy their individual fire shelters -- a last ditch step. They taught me all they knew, and they also taught me how to be a man, a well-rounded man. No more firefighting. On January 11, 2019, McDonough was selected 35th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.He was officially added to the club's roster on March 6, 2019, signing an MLS contract for 2019 with options through to 2022. On the next day, Oct. 12, McDonough began calling to say he wanted to see the kids and have a family dinner. No, we are going to stay here in the black. That doesnt make any sense, and some people really struggle with that. He adds that he didnt hear a radio conversation between the two about why the crew left the black. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. I really want to share some of my darker moments, and help people know that its okay to get help. 86305 He continued to argue with his wife and struck her in the shoulder, according to the warrant. It was a dark period in my life. "I wouldn't have traded the years I spent with those men for anything in this world," he told the Courier. When she went back to work, he began to send text messages, including one in which he threatened to kill her and her mother and take the children, according to the warrant. $50. What led to the deaths of the experienced team of firefighters remains under official investigation by Arizona, whose deputy state forester Jerry Payne caused an uproar last week by publicly blaming the crew's slain leader Eric Marsh for violating firefighting rules. Courtesy of Juliann Ashcraft/AP Photo Brendan McDonough was the Granite Mountain Hotshots' lookout June 30 and wasn't with the rest of the crew when it was overtaken by the Yarnell Hill Fire amid shifting winds. He's been there himself. Nothing on this site should be taken as medical advice for any individual "I was the lookout that day. I remember I was just sitting there in shock. On June 30th, 2013, 90 miles Northwest of Phoenix, his firefighting unit was called to combat a wildfire ignited by lightning. s thankful for the others on the crew who taught him about being both a dad and a hotshot. ll still be renting a house after this book comes out. Brendan McDonough. But the allure of cameras from the early 2000s for Gen-Zers reflects a broader search for meaning. Please keep in mind our commenting ground rules before you post a comment. and Kara Warner. And when Donut thinks of their fallen, he gazes down at the inked words on his arm, which end with hope. [3], On January 11, 2019, McDonough was selected 35th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. production assistant Ryan Needham . That was the biggest thing. She said she left him in so that he would not break the door again or make a scene. Brendan McDonough Vicky Shen Henry Richard Pace University, 2025 Jane Richard Thayer Academy, 2024 Eamon Baker Catholic Memorial High School, 2022 Mairead Baker Harvard University, 2024 Jack Burke BC High, 2022 Nolan Cleary BC High, 2022 Liley Damatin Worcester State University, 2024 Peter Datish University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2025 m a reminder about Yarnell. From left to right: McDonough's son Brendan, second wife Lynette, McDonough, daughter Caroline and son Patrick. PHOTOS: Brendan 'Donut' McDonough Watched the Roaring Fire Turn on His Friends Every one of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, except for McDonough, was burned alive sometime after 4:30 p.m. on June 30, when the Yarnell Hill Fire suddenly whipped 180 degrees around and cut off their escape route from a scrub brush meadow to a nearby ranch. Select this result to view Brendan McDonough's phone number, address, and more. Once inside, McDonough accused his wife of not letting him see the kids and of trying to break up the family. During the argument the dog began to bark and McDonough kicked it, according to the warrant. Show more Show. There have been a lot of fingers pointed I just wanted to make sure that I was standing up for my brothers. Do you know why the crew left the safety of a previously burned black area and decided to walk through unburned brush toward the ranch? Brendan McDonough (born December 27, 1996) is an American soccer player. Brendan McDonough, 40, according to the warrant for his arrest, was charged after assaulting his wife and one of their children, blitzing his wife over several days with threatening and intimidating text messages and threatening to kill his wife and himself. It saved my life. By: Associated Press. He was a volunteer fireman in East Greenwich. I can't stop trying because I feel like they somewhat look to me because I'm the only one left," he said. production accountant Taylor Nikonovich . All 19 hotshot families will receive worker's compensation and a one-time federal payment of $328,000, CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports. Their superintendent, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four . I lost my brothers, my mentors, my religious guidance, it was tough. s about time for you to get out of there. Brendan entered the world of event planning when he was selected to coordinate the first An R R Montana Irish Festival in Historic Uptown Butte in 2003. I remember I was just sitting there in shock., McDonough was scheduled to provide sworn testimony during a deposition on May 28, 2015 in Phoenix, but he said it was canceled by the State of Arizona. He said he knew the calls were from family members trying to reach the fallen firefighters. I just have the title of Yarnell Hill Lone Survivor. Grab your life vests! Brendan discusses his struggles resulting from survivor's guilt, including depression, suicidal thoughts, drug and alcohol abuse, and the post traumatic growth that has led him to create a treatment center to help others that are struggling. U need help brendan, the wife writes to him. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. My daughter comes up to me, saying, Hey Daddy. Brendan McDonough is photographed in front of the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse on April 1. "No, I never question the decisions they've made," he said, seated in the ready room beneath crossed axes affixed to one wall. Typos, let us know HERE, and specify which article. Brendan McDonough was born on 27 December, 1996 in Lancaster, California, United States. No more firefighting. She knows. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a crew of elite hotshot firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. McDonough said he has asked himself "a million times" why he survived and his fellow Hotshots didn't. 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Three guys washed out, he says, Eric Marsh told me, If you can keep up, well keep you., The hotshot crew was the best thing that ever happened to me. The couples youngest son then stepped between them and began swinging a toy at his father and telling him to leave. What we dont know are exactly who made certain decisions and their rationale. He said he helped with WFF events and visited with others who had lost someone to wildland fire, and he shared his stories. Mon, Feb 27, 2023 . How successful I am physically, emotionally, spiritually I owe it to them.". Brendan McDonagh is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Asset Management Agency in the Republic of Ireland.He was appointed to the position on 5 May 2009 by Brian Lenihan, Ireland's Minister of Finance. Brendan was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. There isn. He then showed up at his wifes workplace and began to make scene until she went to speak with him outside, according to the warrant. New Bill Could Boost Benefits for Some Arizona Hotshot Families. McDonough, who describes himself as a knuckle dragger, is actually writing parts of the book with Talty. "Whoever didn't bring their phone, I could hear phones ringing, knowing that it was their wives, their family," McDonough recounted in an exclusive interview with ABC News to air on "Good Morning America" today. When the fire shifted and moved toward McDonough, the rate of spread increased dramatically. The groups vision is to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices of our military, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel. During the 27-day event volunteers walked segments of the route. Superintendent Eric Marsh had been assigned as Division Supervisor that day, in charge of the part of the fire that included the Granite Mountain crew, temporarily supervised by Steed. There is no cost, and in case you change your mind each email has an unsubscribe button. It was during that hike that the crew became entrapped and were killed. His relationship with Jesus andChristian-based treatmenthas helped him heal and help others do the same. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighter crew perished in Arizona last week, but one lone member survived. t much recorded radio traffic between them, McDonough explains, because they were working together. McDonough is one of five candidates seeking the chief executive position in the 2020 election. McDonough's comments come as some of the loved ones of the Hotshots who died fight with the city of Prescott for the lifetime benefits given to families of full-time firefighters who die in the line of duty. And I guess the State didnt think it was important enough to hear my opinion again. But I remember hearing that. McDonough says he was collecting weather observations from his lookout post when the weather warning came over the radio. Thats what Im saying in the book, he adds. s been doing intensive therapy and taking care of himself and trying to be a good father. I probably would have continued doing drugs, I probably would have ended up in prison or with an overdose, or dead. Walking out, he met up with a member of the Blue Ridge Hotshots, who gave him a ride out. I couldnt even get a job at McDonalds flipping burgers. Through our industry-leading publications, digital media and events, we cover the latest developments, innovations, and standards in apparatus and equipment, clinical breakthroughs, and training for Fire & EMS personnel. What did Brendan think of the published interview? They were lost that day; I lost my boys. Brendan Smialowski--AFP-Getty Images . It has been two years since Brendan McDonough lost his 19-member firefighter family. Public defender Dean Velodota told the judge McDonough has been in the state five years and was not a flight risk. Brendan McDonough's net worth As he writes, he remembers stories from his hotshot days, and he says it illuminates for him what is still painful that he can address in counseling. Born September 6, 1947 in Providence he was the son of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Kubilius) McDonough. It was a dark period in my life., McDonough says hes thankful for the others on the crew who taught him about being both a dad and a hotshot. Celebrating 60 Years of PHOS-CHEK: Honoring George Roby, a Hero of Fire Safety. Map & Directions [+]. It would have been more of a reconfirmation of what I saw that day and trying to make sure my brothers were not going to get blamed for something they didnt do. But that latter point proves a wake-up call for Brendan. Thanks. "It's not something you wanna hear," McDonough said. "It's tough," McDonough said, as he sat near a rack of sharpened chains for their saws in the ready room left just as it was the morning of the fire, when the 20 Hotshots had their last briefing. [1][2], McDonough played four years of college soccer at Georgetown University between 2015 and 2018, where he made 63 appearances, scoring 2 goals, and tallying 2 assists. First presented in 1934, it is the oldest multicultural festival in the nation. No I dont, he responds. "The city has fully complied with all of the laws and employment policies that direct survivor benefits," the statement said. The hotshot crew was the best thing that ever happened to me. According to the warrant, the couple has been separated and the children are living with their mother. restore the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices of our military, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel. I loved fighting wildfires. Aug. 7, 2013 — -- Five weeks after the worst day of his young life, Brendan McDonough still hears the cell phones that were ringing in the back of his fire truck, the agonizing peal of loved ones desperate to reach his 19 missing buddies in the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew fighting a raging wildfire on a scorched Arizona mountainside. View the map. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Host Jim Burneka speaks with Brendan McDonough, the lone survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. "I can see them in my head, playing with their kids," he said, pausing as his heart filled with emotion over the losses. In an interview published Wednesday by The Daily Courier, McDonough said he heard Marsh's radio call and was devastated to learn the crew was about to get into the lightweight cocoons that are intended as a firefighter's last resort. He is not dating anyone. The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. Mount Tamalpais Prescribed Fires Delayed Amid Tricky Factors, Watchdogs: Forest Service Erred Siting Radio Repeater in MT Wilderness Study Area. THANKS Bill, and best of luck this time. Covered in soot over his bright yellow protective clothing and heavy boots as darkness fell on June 30, waves of guilt for being the only Hotshot spared death was a gut punch made all the more painful by the chirping phones behind him in the buggy. The group. He was a member of the Steering Committee for the visit of the President of Ireland, H.E. We have estimated First published on August 7, 2013 / 2:04 PM. And I came to a point where I just didn't have any more tears.". Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available: Brendan McDonough Net Worth. Superintendent Eric Marsh had been assigned as Division Supervisor that day, in charge of the part of the fire that included the Granite Mountain crew, temporarily supervised by Steed. Steed told him he was listening to it and asked McDonough if he. The relentless firestorm ultimately trapped his hotshot brothers, tragically killing all 19 of them within minutes. All wildfires can become dangerous. 3. I couldn. I felt like a failure because I couldnt support my daughter, because no one wanted to hire a felon. When we heard guys were deploying I remember him being a leader and doing the job he needed to do. AZ Verified. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. McDonough was released by Vancouver at the end of the 2019 season. Do you remember seeing the thunderstorm moving in with the strong winds, pushing the fire toward the crew? Paula Ann Reed McDonough passed away at her home in Keene Valley on Feb. 5, 2021. [5], McDonough made his professional debut on June 26, 2019, starting in a 22 draw with FC Dallas. I lost nineteen amazing men that were my structure, he says. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Fratus) McDonough. Reportedly in that radio conversation, Marsh ordered Steed to have the crew leave the safety zone and meet him at the ranch. d heard it. t think it was important enough to hear my opinion again. That was my life. a sudden wind shift turned the fire in their direction. 1981 Graduate of Bentley College in Waltham. But I am going to take care of my family, Im going to make sure I have food on the table. Yeah. When fire managers couldn't contact the crew, a state police paramedic was dropped off by a helicopter and hiked to the crew's deployment site.