Memorial Service Today (July 16) for Firefighter Kevin Woyjeck
(July 16, 2013) -- The Los Angeles County Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 1014) says a memorial service will take place today (Tues July 16) for Kevin Woyjeck, Granite Mountain Hotshots, son of Fire Captain Joe Woyjeck, who was killed in the line of duty (June 30) while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire.
The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at:
Christ Cathedral Ministries (formerly known as Crystal Cathedral)
12141 Lewis Street
Garden Grove, CA 92480
[Map with location: here].
Interment service will be private.
A reception will follow at the following location and will start at 2:00 p.m.(food will be served at the Christ Cathedral for those unable to attend the reception)
The Grand Event Center
4101 E. Willow St.,
Long Beach, CA 90815
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
F&A Federal Credit Union
Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Fund
2625 Corporate Place
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Cards and letters are welcome and can be sent to:
Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014
Attention: Kevin Woyjeck Family
3460 Fletcher Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
[L.A. County Firefighters Ass'n text]...Kevin Woyjeck lived life to the fullest. He was working toward his dream of becoming a Los Angeles County Firefighter. In order to be a highly qualified candidate, he studied fire sciences, paramedicine, and worked as a wildland firefighter.
As a member of the Prescott Granite Mountain Hotshots, fighting the out of control Yarnell Hill Fire, Kevin, 21 years old, was killed Sunday June 30th, along with 18 other members of this elite firefighting crew. Hotshots are highly trained and prepared; they go in with their tools on their backs...
Kevin loved the out of doors. He always had the biggest smile and followed his free spirit to find adventure. He moved to Prescott to be close to the snow filled mountains so he could snowboard more often. When he came back to Seal Beach, he spent his time on his beloved Boston Whaler fishing and SCUBA diving for lobsters. Woyjeck was always ready to help his father around The Los Angeles County Fire Museum. He was "in training" learning the history of the department as he worked on the rigs alongside our team.
Kevin is survived by his parents, Los Angeles County Fire Captain Joe and Anna Woyjeck, his brother Bobby and sister Maddy.
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[L.A. County Firefighters Ass'n text]...Kevin Woyjeck lived life to the fullest. He was working toward his dream of becoming a Los Angeles County Firefighter. In order to be a highly qualified candidate, he studied fire sciences, paramedicine, and worked as a wildland firefighter.
