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UnSung Heroes

These individuals and organizations were nominated by Witch Creek Fire Survivors

Click here to read their stories.


Jay Riordan

Donna Janes

Bennett & Kathy Lord

John & Julie Sleeper

Phil Gaitaud

George & Patricia Kahrer

Heather Rowell

Jef & Jer, Star 94.1

Karen Reimus

Pamela Underwood

Kat Kirby

Lance Witmondt

Courtney Smith

Colleen Martin

George Anne Smith

Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church

Cedar Fi­re  Survivors

Anonymous Fighter

For their outstanding and heroic service during and after the Witch Creek Fires, these individuals will be honored at the opening ceremony on Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am at the Healing Field. 


Brian Maienschein—Councilman, City of San Diego


Renee Vanheel—President and Founder, Fired Up Sisters


Helen Phillips—Manager, Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center


John Gates—Manager, Rancho Bernardo Inn and his employees:

Dave Buckles, Esteban Chavez, Jorge Rosales, Manuel Soto, Julio Montes,Alfonso Escutia, Jose Luis Valencia, Guillermo Heredia, Pedro Ramirez

Merrilee Boyack—Councilwoman, City of Poway


San Diego Police Officer—Shannah Kanoa


Fire Fighters