SOLD OUT: Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Fishing Derby — Friday, September 2, 2022
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association
“Our purpose is to assist young men and women in the Fire Explorer Program with financial support and material donations.”
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association is a non-profit organization started by Kevin Woyjeck’s parents, Joe and Anna Woyjeck. It was founded as a way to honor and carry on Kevin’s legacy after his line of duty passing, battling the Yarnell, AZ wildfire on June 30th, 2013, alongside 19 crewmates. KWEFLA helps young men and women successfully participate in fire career related explorer programs, just like Kevin did himself. Kevin truly enjoyed the explorer program and what it had to offer him in reaching his dreams.
Fire explorer programs give young adolescents aging 15-21 years of age access to tools that help them follow their career goals, while shadowing real firefighters volunteering their time to teach and pass on knowledge. It fosters a priceless on-hand learning environment.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Support from the community, public and private sector is essential to our ability to support Fire Explorer programs across the country. To date, we’ve been able to donate gear, resources and funds to departments across California, Alabama and New York. To learn more how to make a difference, click here.
To make a donation to the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association, please click the button below.
It is a good day,
We want to say thank you to Lisa for the support of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Assn.
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September 10,2022
Wow! What a difference a week makes.
Last Friday we had perfect weather for the fishing derby, this Friday we have a hurricane. We would have had to postpone if it had been this Friday.
It is with great honor that I announce a
$25,000 donation from our friend Lisa.
100 percent of these funds will go to the young men and Women in their pursuit of becoming a first responder.
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Shawn Grizzard
September 5, 2022
Happy Heavenly 31st birthday Kevin.
You were with us for only 21 years but they were 21 years that were incredible.
On behalf of the Woyjeck family I want to thank you all for the love and support of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life Assn. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin! Such an infectious smile!❤️❤️🙏🏻
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin 🙏
Happy Birthday in heaven
Hugs
Happy heavenly birthday.
Happy heavenly birthday 🙏🙏
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin ❤️🙏😇
Happy Birthday, Kevin ❤️
Happy Heavenly Birthday 🥳 What a beautiful Smile
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin you’re greatly missed
Happy heavenly birthday Kev! Aww that smile❤️
That smile just warmed up my morning. Thinking of you all.
Happy 31st Heavenly Birthday Kevin! 😇🎂💙
Happy Heavenly Birthday!!
"All men are created equal...only a few of them start working as firefighters." 💝🎂. Granite Mountain
Love to the Woyjecks
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin!
Happy Heavenly Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Kevin! Never forgotten!
Such a fine young man.
Never forgotten. Happy birthday Kevin. 💜
Happy Heavenly Birthday Respect 🙏
R I P
Happy Birthday Kevin.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin
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Eighteen years ago today we lost a giant. He was serving as our Museum President at the time but he was so much more. A true legend in the fire service, a devoted husband, father, friend and damn good man. If you don’t know the story of James O. Page look him up. You’ll be happy you did. You can start here.
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Sept. 2, 2022
The 9th annual Kevin Woyjeck fishing Derby is in the books!
We sold out and had a waiting list!!!
The boats were full (of love)
The weather was perfect!
The seas were flat.
We found the dorado however they must have had a large breakfast as they were not biting.
Not one person on either boat got seasick (that we know of).
The day started with check in at 05:30am, it went smoothly and we were able to load the 105 anglers on to both the boats and were away from the dock at about 6:30. The boats were full but we were all friends and we laughed a lot and told stories and laughed at the kids who were having a blast.
The winning angler was Derek Uyehara
he caught a 25 pound Dorado
(Mahi Mahi) it was one of 3 dorado caught on my boat, we also had a few stingrays caught .
The second boat (Bobby’s boat) had about the same results.
The boats returned to the after party where we found a bunch of supporters waiting for us.
The Boathouse restaurant had the outside tent set up, they provided a great spread of heavy appetizers and the view of the bay was incredible.
Since Bobby’s boat lost the biggest fish competition Bobby had to jump in the bay! It was fun to watch and I’m sure Kevin would have had a good laugh! We had a great raffle with great sponsors.
For me the ocean is a magical place. I am hoping the few hours on the water helped our guests slow their life down for the day giving them time to reflect on life and bring some focus to what is important in each of their lives.
Thank you all!!!
More stories, photos and videos to come.
I want to thank the board.
Erin Stibal,
Anna Woyjeck,
Sandy Wing,
Marta Schaper,
Justin Oyler
LaFonda Riggins
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🐠🐠great Kevin Explorer fishing team!!!
Looks like a great time was had by all! Joe, the work you and the Foundation do in Kevin’s name is amazing!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great pictures. Great day honoring a great man.
Patricia Uyehara Derek is still on cloud nineteen ❤️🤙🏼
Looks like a wonderful time was had by everyone! Such a great event!!
Had a great time !
Such a fun trip!!!! Love that you allow US to be a part of honoring Kevin!!!! ❤️💚❤️
Great time, great people, great cause.
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Here are the 2022 fishing rules…
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Good luck!
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9/1/22
Autographed and ready for tomorrows live auction ... See MoreSee Less
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Sept 1,2022
Tomorrow is the 9th annual
Kevin Woyjeck Fishing Derby.
Wow, where has the time go?
We are sold out and had to put together a waiting list…
Our sponsors are incredible!
The Boat House on the Bay restaurant stepped up again to host our awards after party.
We had a Les Paul Guitar that was donated and is autographed by Guns and Roses and have a condo for a week in Avalon,
We will have cool raffle items!
Free food hosted by the Boathouse, a no host bar, etc.
ANGLERS- please call or text me if you have questions.(562)547-8919
We are sold out and I would suggest arriving at about 5:30am as we have to get on the boats ASAP.
We are shoving off at 6:30 sharp
Donuts and coffee will be provided.
We will have a 6:15 briefing.
Fyi- I will be using 2/0 hooks and 20 lb line.
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That is wonderful
Good Luck Fishermen! 🎣🤙🏼
Wishing you a great day!! Wish we could be there!!
Best of luck to all!!!