These men went through hell and ended up in heaven. Rest in praise heroes.

*"Why am I sitting here? Why is none of them sitting here?"* Breaks my heart....Don't worry Brendon...we are all glad you survived..

I cannot imagine...losing so many people that you consider your family just like that.

"I never questioned the decisions they made. I never questioned them before, why should I question them now?" Good answer. In life or in death, obviously these boys have their brother's back.

The genuine sadness in his voice talking about them brings tears to my eyes

Anyone who says Brendan isn't heroic should consider how they would tell the story he's unfortunately able to tell. It wasn't just one of his great friends lost, but 19 while he knew and could hear what was going on around him. Don't think a lot of mortal people could do it. Brendan was kept alive for a good reason.

Brendan is such a great guy, to this day he still continues to offer support to the families and those in the fire service. God bless him and all those whose lives were lost. True heroes that will never be forgotten.

For all of those heroes rest in peace we will never forget you Andrew Ashcraft, 29 Robert Caldwell, 23 Travis Carter, 31 Dustin DeFord, 24 Christopher MacKenzie, 30 Eric Marsh, 43 Grant McKee, 21 Sean Misner, 26 Scott Norris, 28 Wade Parker, 22 John Percin Jr., 24 Anthony Rose, 23 Jesse Steed, 36 Joe Thurston, 32 Travis Turbyfill, 27 William Warneke, 25 Clayton Whitted, 28 Kevin Woyjeck, 21 Garret Zuppiger, 27

I just hiked up to the memorial, beautiful hike and an amazing way they have paid respect to these brave men. This still stings the firefighter community and they are still missed.

I cannot imagine what it was like to be burned alive while hearing your other 18 friends and brothers screams of pain. My heart goes out to the families

The fire got to hot up to 2000 degrees the covers can only take 1200 degrees

I am an aspiring firefighter, and the respect I have for these men is truly unmeasurable. This story brought tears to my eyes. The fact that those men went in to a fire, knowing the risk, is inspiring for me to do better and to help make the world a better place. Their deaths were very tragic, but never forgotten. Firefighters will always remind me that there is still good and hope in this messed up world.

Stay strong Donut, your here for a reason❣ 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 🐻🔥

There’s a whole lot of individuals in these comments who are neither S-130 or S-190 certified and have probably never even done a field day to learn wildfire behavior and tactics let alone fight an actual wildfire, some of you would do well to keep your mouths shut when discussing something you don’t know about

4:17 He handled that question perfectly. Bravo 👏

From seeing the movie Only The Brave to just now seeing this is unreal. I’ve got the upmost respect for that man, coming from a fellow Wildland Firefighter hoping to be a Shot one day.

Just watched the movie and it moved me to tears... so much respect for you and your crew! Rip to all the hot shot crew members! You are all heroes..

"I did everything that was expected of me" please let that register within your spirit, we love you 💜🌻🙌

It's all right, Brendan. We got you're back, and we miss em too.

He is obviously still in shock...(in this interview; you can tell by the holding back of tears that overtakes him) The multitude of emotions he has been experiencing is unfathomable. I'm sure he was "pressured" into the interview. You know...everybody just "HAD" to hear from the" lonesurvivor" ...It was not necessary for him to speak with anyone other than the people doing the investigation. The love he has for his "brothers" is completely obvious; he may have survived the fire, but to have a normal life after this will be very difficult. God bless you Brendon!

Brendon, I’m still glad your here and I’ll keep your friends in my thoughts and prayers.

True hero’s who lost their lives for their community

BRANDON YOUR A HERO TOO! GOD LEFT YOU TO TELL THE STORY OF YOUR BROTHERS! I LOST MY GRANDSON IN A FIRE A DAY BEFORE YOU BROTHERS WAS TAKEN! WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN

The courage it takes to go on, is the best way to honor your fallen brothers. God Bless this young hero! He will never admit his worth, and he will always say that he is just DOING HIS JOB! That is EXACTLY what makes them ALL HEROS.

RIP every single one of them. My heart aches every time I come back to this video

You survived to tell their story. Be grateful they won't be forgotten. Do not feel guilty.

I was on shift at my department, outside of Phoenix, the day this happened. The shock of the news was unexplainable, several guys from my department knew these men personally. The true gravity hit home the day they were transported in the white hearses, 19 of them, you couldn't cry hard enough. God Bless.

Gone to heaven because they've been to hell. RIP.

That sheer sense of survivors guilt is seen so clearly in his eyes at 1:14, this story has seriously moved me to tears on the many times I look into it because even out of all the horrid and tragic things I’ve bore witness too, there’s nothing like the deaths of 19 of the bravest men on the planet hits me like a freight train because issues in radio communication.

Mad respect for McDonough, we love you dude stay positive.

The final report of the accident indicated that the fire fighters had descended into the canyon and lost sight of the fire which had shifted towards them and the canyon .. giving them only minutes to prepare to shelter. Indications were that they were surprised to see the fire as it turned into the canyon. This contradicts what was reported in this video.

The charred hard hat at the end killed me btw only the brave brought me here

7 years later and I’m just hearing about this? Wow thankful for “only the brave” the ending made me cry like a wuss tho😭😭😭😭😭

Thank you to all fire fighters you guys are heroes keep up the good work boys 👍 r.i.p granite mountain hot shot crew

Thank you for your dedication. That had to be a sad day.

I drive by the building pretty much every day going to work Very sad reminder It is now a plumbing company R.I.P Granite Mountain

My uncle is a firefighter in Arizona and heard these guys on radio calling for help before they died

best regards from germany these were the bravest men I've ever met in their biography the film has moved me very much and my condolences for the families who have lost such a hero. thanks to the fact that there are still good people on earth does not lose because it is worth a lot.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your brothers. Prayers to the families who lost their loved ones.

Strength and honor, Brother. Your friends (and my fellow FFs) are not forgotten

We will never forget their sacrifice for us in Arizona. And Doughnut you are the strongest human alive may god grant you peace in life. You are a hero sir

I had a calling for the last 8 months to go and see for myself where it all happened. I saw the movie Only The Brave, as well as reading the book Brandon wrote and felt the beauty in how to them it wasn’t just a job, they were all so close brothers for sure and family in more ways than one. When I got to Prescott,Az I went to the museum in the mall and donated a wreath that I had made by hand the gentleman who were there were in aww by the fact of all the effort I did in making it and one asked if it was ok to write a story about my calling, I said it would be my honor. So he took my picture standing next to Eric Marsh a true leader and in my eyes helped all of them to be family not just there Supt. It will be written in a news letter that the gentleman writes and I was in tears by that time. So as I left the museum I was one step closer to completing my calling. The next was to see the Juniper Tree that they saved in the Doce fire just outside of town, I have to say it was a hike but having a truck helped, I won’t say where it is you’ll have to do some digging yourself. Then came the hike up Granite Mountain,7 miles round trip with a 7% grade and switch back trails but I did it and along the way it was sad I cried a lot. But when I got to the top and looked down at the fatality sight it humbled me and brought me to my knees. I couldn’t do the Journey Trail as is was another mile down and back,then back down the Hotshot trail an it was 5pm. So I will be going back and doing it all again and completing the whole hike. Please if you want an experience of a lifetime,I would say do all that I did and more you will never see or feel anything like it ever.

Brendan you are a hero!! Dont forget that! And let we not forget your buddy's. Respect and love from the Netherlands.

Something about the introduction for the news anchor seemed very Blunt and cold hearted

God bless the families affected, Love you!!

My respect and love from the Netherlands.

I called a guy in Colorado, my home state, because he had a room for rent. As it turned out, he had been a Smoke Jumper for many years and just wanted someone to talk to. I don't remember his name,,,but I wish I did. He was a Great Man who had done many Brave things. These guys DESERVE our Ultimate Respect. They do this voluntarily. They're in my prayers,,,,and Hopefully in yours too

More power to you brave man Your words and your instinct makes yiu hero ❤❤❤respect and love from Pakistan to the deceased family and dears.. 🌷🌷

Truly heart ♥ braking rip to all the loss and prayers to the living who are dealing with this sadness

MY DEAR MAN YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON SEND A MESSAGE .....GOD IS LOVE...

Rip absolutely heart broken for those brave young men ❤️❤️❤️

Just watched the film made for these courages group of brother. Sorry for your lose. Love from the U.K. ❤️

Respect to these guys the hell they must of gone through

These are heros, I hope they're never forgotten. The sacrifice they made is unbelievalbe for the common person to comprehend.

Wow prayers be with you and all your family's

RIP Granite Mountain Hotshots.

Mad love prayers and respect to you Brendan and your 18 fallen brothers. RIP GMH ⚘️ 🙏 ❤️

This guy the pain and sadness he's talking about something that he doesn't want to talk about may the 19 rest in peace

God Bless and RIP to Brendan and the entire Granite Mountain Hotshots crew and their families. And on a side note, it took me a few times of watching this video before realizing this news anchor is Dan Abrams from Live PD

Prayers for the families. RIP the 19 brave men

Respect all Fires. Bless the Firefighters and Family.

He needs HELP bad. He is definitely suffering from PTSD......BAD!!

I'm sorry for your loss I know words cant describe how your feeling and that my words arnt any better. I'm still sorry tho

This is the first I've heard of this particular story and I am so so very sorry for all of those 19. unbelievably brave, heroic, amazing men and their families and also for this 1 remaining unbelievably, brave, heroic and amazing man. To give your life to save others is insanely incredible, just as it is to risk your to save others. I hold ALL 20 of you in my prayers and all of the family members and friends. No-one deserves this and if anyone says, "If it were me, I would...." My reply would be, "Isn't it amazing how easy it is to be an armchair critic, oh, and if its a negative thing your saying against Any of these 20 men, your a fucking arsehole!" Sorry for the language but I truly feel strongly about this. To the amazing guy who survived, thank you for trying as hard as you did, for running towards and not away from that shockingly terrifying fire and I pray and hope you get all the support you need and you deserve support sweetheart, you did nothing wrong, you nothing to deserve what you experienced! Please, please, don't blame yourself, your friends would never have wanted that for you. Ignore all the arseholes who want to say crap but if they were there instead they would piss themselves and run and honestly, I would lose it and run! I could never be as brave as you or the 19 heroes were. Massive respect to all of you, EVERY first responder there and ALL civvy that helped xxx

Now why would you comment like that? Have you ever been a Firefighter? I knew some of these guys and your comment is 100% uncalled for! Even if he had told them to get out, there still was not enough time... Usually in a forest fire with trees, they are walking in the fire, kicking, stomping and removing fuel. Arizona is a desert that usually does not burn. Its invasive grass that has fueled fires there. Every decision made that day was standard procedure. Anyways, your comment sucks!

19 American Heroes. 1 Last here to stand against fire and mother nature. A hero, to represent our 19 GMHS.

Didnt get to see this one but i saw the carr fire living here in Redding and was able to watch the camp fire on the news and knew people from Paradise

how many listeners feels something like how I feel after listening and watching this guy talking abt missing his brothers and not being a hero...??? cud he be the hero of the heroes of that day.?

His bravery is to go on and remember them. BLESS THEM ALL FOR THEIR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Honestly the people who say he’s lying or that it was his fault you are all fucking ignorant I’m sorry. That fire was going 60 Miles per hour and spread over 8,300 fucking acres. He was on the other side of the entire thing and was saved before the fire killed him too. There was nothing at that moment he could have done, he couldn’t even run there or warn them over radio. He’s not lying.

So sad. RIP all. You are all brave heroes

May the loved ones of these Brave Hero's have found Peace and Joy this day in remembering them..for you are not lost..only in a better place to be found again 🙏

OMG..It made me Cry..I feel for them.My Son is. HOTSHOT and I can't imagine going threw that Pain..

YES THIS IS SAD I CRYED SO HARD!!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE HEROES AND 19 ANGELS

I couldn't imagine suffering from survivor guilt! I am glad he had people around him as it would have so easy for him to give up on life after this due to the trauma

“Fate can make a plaything of a mans life”

😔 God bless, i watched the movie yesterday very sad.

I just cant imagine the terrible predicament they were all in! The firefighters, their families!!! Brendan! Just god awful! So sad! Im a firefighter from Chicago This story just make us appreciate how precious life is. You never know when that one day could be your last I hope to visit the memorial site one day and pay my respects.

I would sit in a depression the rest of my life... and be glad to.. I would be there in spirit with my brothers and think about them and drink to them. I suppose that’s why I’m not a fire fighter.

What I Seen They All Were Complete Bad Asses. Mad Respect They Have From Us. You All Will Be Missed Adored And Loved. Sincerely Sean K. Psychic

The movie about the Hotshots who perished is so damn good. Our hearts are with the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It was such a beautiful movie. Don't ever feel regret Brendon

We praise all ya..Gila RiverRez z my little sister worked Pima Agency long ago...you guys are survivors...prayers too all TEE LYONS, GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION..AY..!!!

Brendon, America knows you, we know you’re a true hero. Even if you don’t believe it, we do.

The movie just brings so much tears to your eyes #rip19

Dear Lord..... My heart goes out to all the families. 😭

Thank you god to the men that laid down their lives to protect this country. They will not be forgotten.

BRAVE WARRIORS...ALWAYS REMEMBERED...NEVER FORGOTTEN

This man lost all his brothers im sorry man R.I.P to all these heroes

🙏🕊️🇺🇲 prayers and my love sent to all

i never imagined how heavy his guilt that all of his brother died in the same day and time.Those guilt that even you want to save them,you cannot go in the area to help them because of tremendous fire and the guilt that you expect that they will go home alive with you as a brother and with ther family after facing this wildfire......

So brave and admirable

GOD NEEDS YOU HERE BRANDAN

I couldn't imagine the guilt this poor guy must be feeling, but I truly believe that everything happens for a reason....

Still blow my mind...good ppl

What have we done to prevent these kinds of tragedies. IE, radios, fire shelters, and a better manner of tracking our fire combatants as to aid us in aiding them!!!!!!! Have we forgotten???

really who are you to say that he didnt his job on that fire.the fire sweeped tby them to fast. he was in danger also. he did the best he could and crew did what was nesscessary. it was the way it was. I was at storm mt co in 94 where 14 brothers died it was just the way it is dont judge him on what happened

OMFG I feel so bad for this man wow ' I hope he is doing good now & able to move on and carry all those HEROS NAMES INCLUDING HIMSELF ❤❤❤❤

How awful that the first EMT on the scene had those moments of false hope when he heard voices coming from the shelters.

Just watched “Only The Brave” 😢

Heart breaking RIP brave heros