Community Rallies Behind Slain Firefighters in Wake of Canfield Mountain Tragedy

In the aftermath of the devastating Canfield Mountain tragedy, the community has come together to support the families of the slain firefighters, including Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Hardwood and Coeur d'Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison, who were shot and killed by a solo gunman while responding to a wildfire. The community's efforts have been led by John Bryant, the owner of No-Li Brewhouse, who has pledged to donate millions of dollars to help first responders and their families through his business's fundraising efforts. The Red and Blue Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2005 to support first responders and their families, has also been instrumental in providing relief to the affected families.

Key Takeaways:

• John Bryant, owner of No-Li Brewhouse, has pledged to donate millions of dollars to help first responders and their families through his business's fundraising efforts.
• No-Li Brewhouse is donating $30,000 to support the families impacted by the tragedy and to Spokane firefighters through its "Fight Fire with Beer" promotion, which includes donating a portion of pint glass sales to the Red and Blue Foundation.
• John Bryant said 100% of the money raised from the "Fight Fire with Beer" program will go directly to the families of those affected, in addition to $25,000 going directly to the Red and Blue Foundation and $5,000 to the Spokane Firefighters Benevolent Fund.
• The Red and Blue Foundation was founded in 2005 and aims to provide support to first responders and their families during catastrophic events or serious injuries.
• Lee McNamee, interim President for Spokane Firefighters Local 29, said 100% of the money directed to the Spokane Firefighters Benevolent Fund will be donated to the Red and Blue Foundation.
• Jared Reneau, public information officer for the Red and Blue Foundation, said that the foundation works with professionals of all kinds to alleviate as much stress and pain from the families as possible.

Statistics:

• $30,000: Amount donated by No-Li Brewhouse to support the families impacted by the tragedy and to Spokane firefighters.
• $25,000: Amount donated directly to the Red and Blue Foundation to help the families and first responders most affected.
• $5,000: Amount donated to the Spokane Firefighters Benevolent Fund to help families affected by the tragedy.
• 23 years: Length of time Dave Tysdal, an engineer with the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, has worked with the fire department.
• 13 years: Length of time John Bryant, owner of No-Li Brewhouse, has supported first responders and firefighters through his business.
• 100%: Percentage of money directed to the Spokane Firefighters Benevolent Fund that will be donated to the Red and Blue Foundation.
• 2005: Year the Red and Blue Foundation was founded.
• 110 countries: Number of countries in which Cascade Fog, a citrus-forward hazy IPA, has won international brewing medals.

Sources:

• The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Wash.)
• www.spokesman.com
• Tribune Content Agency, LLC.