Our Investigation, Our Truth

Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin?  Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought.  Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. In Episode Three, Deborah and Tony talk with Andrew Myers and T.J. Ashcraft II.  Andrew, a veteran, has some unique tattoos that exemplify so much for him.  T.J., currently serving in the Army, has tattoos that speak through their design.  Why did they get these tattoos and what do they mean to them.  Listen to their stories of - their moments on the skin.     If you would like to check out what faces and, of course, tattoos go with Andrew and T.J. - go to Penny University's Facebook page.  Please make sure you 'like' us and share not only our Facebook page but the podcast too.  If you would like to send a comment we would love to hear from you, send all comments to  Pennyuniversity@protonmail.co

 Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin?  Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought.  Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo. Episode Two is all about the history.  Tattooing actually has a very long history, so Deborah and Tony just skim the surface.  Plus, there are many different styles of tattooing too :).   Tony mentions a friend, Fade FX, who is a world renowned tattoo artist. She traveled deep into the jungles of Borneo to meet the last tattooed head hunters of the Iban tribe. Check out her documentary: 'Point of No Return. Hand tapped tattooing in Borneo' @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIPMkmmJRG4 .     If you would like to check out what faces and tattoos go with Deborah and Tony - go to Penny University's Facebook page, like us and share.  Then if you would like to send a comment we would love to hear from you,

Why does someone want to place a moment on their skin?  Something that will always be there, reminding them of an event, a person, or even a thought.  Listen as Deborah Pfingston and Tony Carey discuss what they know from their different sides of the tattoo.  Want to check out what faces and tattoos go with Deborah and Tony - go to Penny University's Facebook page, like us and share.  If you would like to send a comment we would love to hear from you, send all comments to  Pennyuniversity@protonmail.com. Enjoy listening to this fun series.   

Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, bring to an end the discussion revolving around what happened on and after June 30th, 2013.  Deborah and Doug know the truth was not told.  What they discovered and what they know has been revealed in this Penny University series.    They put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened.   There has been a lot of listeners emailing.  Deborah and Doug thought they would let you read a small sample of some great ideas from a California wildland firefighter.  His ideas and attitude are a great example of these awesome people.  "Hi, my name is Nathan and I’m on an engine in California. Been listing to your podcast and it’s very interesting what you found."  "When you talk about radios, tracking and GPS, the military has stuff that works I’m sure but does the forest service or anyone else have the money to get that tech to everyone. A couple ideas I thought

 Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, continue the discussion of changes that should happen after June 30th, 2013 - with the big three changes that should and need to happen.  Joined by three special guests hear the great discussion on changes or the need for changes.   Deborah and Doug know the truth was not told.  What they discovered and what they know is revealed in this Penny University series.    They put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened.   Feel free to contact Deborah or Doug at PennyUniversity@protonmail.com.

Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, start the discussion of changes that should happen after June 30th, 2013.  When they lost their loved ones and friends.  Some of the changes came from you, the listeners.  Some of the changes are from Deborah and Doug after their investigation.  This is the only major loss of life that has produced no changes at all!  Could it be because there is a huge cover up of truth?  Could it be because changes cost money and money carries more weight than life?  You decide. Deborah and Doug know the truth was not told.  What they discovered and what they know is revealed in this Penny University series.    They put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened.   Feel free to contact Deborah or Doug at PennyUniversity@protonmail.com.

Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, along with Chief Darrell Willis, Retired Prescott Fire Chief, share with you the true history of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.  This is the true history, not the loosely based history shown of the Granite Mountain crew presented in "Only the Brave".   From why they existed - to how wildland/urban interface communities should have a crew just like them this is a must listen to episode.  Please listen to this fantastic discussion with those who were there.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=RCR486ZAIuI -Granite Mountain Hotshots - Esse Quam Videri If you would like to read a written history of Granite Mountain Inter-agency Hotshots link here:  https://www.wfgi.org/news/2018/3/3/granite-mountain-interagency-hotshot-crew-history.  If you would like a hard copy of the Granite Mountain Inter-agency Hotshot history, just send an email to Pennyuniversity@protonmail.

Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni continue the discussion of what happened after June 30th, 2013.  They lost their loved ones and friends.  They know the truth was not told.  What they discovered and what they know is revealed.    Deborah and Doug put their pain on hold, so others will hear what really happened.   As promised here are the audio recordings discussed in this episode.  This audio found by Holly Neill proves there was no 33- minute gap.  You can hear Eric Marsh at 16:13, he gives his Granite Mountain's location and movements.      The original audio/video is from: Serious Accident Investigation Records F-PhotosAndVideos\A05-20130630AerialFirefightingStudyPhotosVideos Video ID: 20130630-16162-O-VLAT-split-1-E-P Do you know who is talking to Eric Marsh?  Please share your thoughts at Pennyuniversity@protonmail.com.   The original audio/video is from: Serious Accident Inve

In this episode you will take the next step with Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni.  The discussion continues.  The crew is dead, what happened.  How did 19 men die, what were the families told, what lies are still believed, hear how some refused to accept the SAIR and searched for the truth. Deborah and Doug had to put their pain on hold, they had to seek the truth.  Listen to how they fought, and still fight, to dig a line against the lies presented by a investigation that was really a cover up.     

What occur between the hour of 3:45 pm and 4:45 pm June 30, 2013?  The Department of Forestry does not want the truth revealed.  Their cover up was published as the Serious Accident Investigation Report (SAIR -  https://dffm.az.gov/yarnell-hill-report-available).   Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health report tried their best to discover what happened (ADOSH - http://www.npstc.org/download.jsp?tableId=37&column=217&id=2944).  Yet, they even missed some key discoveries.  Deborah Pfingston and Doug Harwood, through their investigation and diligence, pull back the shadow.  They discuss the gross negligence that led to the death of Deborah's son and Doug's good friends.  Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot crew lost their lives, 'Our Investigation, Our Truth' will tell you what really happened.     If you have any questions or comments - please contact Deborah or Doug at PennyUniversity@Protonmail.com.  We would like to hear fr

Episode Three describes the events from Sunday, June 30, 2013.   This was a very chaotic day.   This episode will deal with what occurred up until 1530 (3:30 pm), approximately one hour prior to the Granite Mountain crew's tragic death.  Deborah and Doug want to make it clear how wrong and misleading the Department of Forestry and Fire Management Serious Accident Investigation Report on the Yarnell Hill Fire (SAIR - https://dffm.az.gov/yarnell-hill-report-available) is.   If you have not listen to Episodes One & Two, please take the time to do so prior to listening to Episode Three. It will help you walk through the events (the dominoes that fell) that led to the loss of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot crew, a Type One Wildland Hotshot crew.     Any questions or comments - please contact Deborah or Doug at PennyUniversity@Protonmail.com.  We would like to hear from you.  Truth is why we do this podcast and if you have any confusion we want to

Our Investigation, Our Truth Episode Two: A Game of Catch Up - Fire Wins. Deborah Pfingston, Andrew Ashcraft's Mom, and Doug Harwood, Granite Mountain Hotshot Alumni, continue the conversation on what happened to the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew in Yarnell, Arizona.  What led to their tragic deaths and who continues to hide the truth.   Listen to the discussion as they explain what transpired on Saturday, June 29, 2013.  The day before the crew was lost.  Deborah and Doug are passionate about getting the truth out.  Using the Serious Accident Investigation Report (SAIR - wildfiretoday.com/documents/Yarnell_Hill_Fire_report.pdf ), Arizona Department of Safety & Health Investigation (ADOSH - https://cryptome.org/2013/12/yarnell-hill-fire-13-1204.pdf), interviews from both reports, personal interviews with key people, their hands on experiences and much more to find out what really happened.   They lost their loved ones in this tragedy, listen to what they discovered. 

The very first episode of 'Our Investigation, Our Truth!' Deborah Pfingston and Doug Harwood explain why they are working, with Penny University, to get the truth out about what happened June 30, 2013 in Yarnell, Arizona.  Listen to the discussion as they explain 'why' they conducted their own personal investigation.  Using the Serious Accident Investigation Report (SAIR -  https://wildfiretoday.com/documents/Yarnell_Hill_Fire_report.pdf ), Arizona Department of Safety & Health Investigation (ADOSH -   https://cryptome.org/2013/12/yarnell-hill-fire-13-1204.pdf), interviews, personal experiences and more to find out what happened to the crew.  They lost their loved ones in this tragedy, listen to what they discovered.