Honor Roll

FIRE CAPTAIN JOHN MAZZOCCO

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: December 12, 2013

Captain Mazzocco was a long time resident of Santa Clarita. He was a strong supporter of the community and was well known and loved by all. John worked most of his career in the Santa Clarita Valley.

John is survived by his wife Lori and his two son’s Matthew and Michael.

Fire Fighter Specialist Shawn Bayer

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: November 2, 2013

Shawn Bayer had known since he was a boy that he wanted to be a firefighter. But unlike other youngsters who wanted to grow up to be a fireman because of great uniforms and flashy red fire engines with cool sirens, Bayer learned early about the joys and heartaches of fighting fires for a living.

Bayer’s father, Capt. Kenneth Bayer, who served with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for 28 years, suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting a fire in Calabasas in 1997. He was one of three captains assigned to Station No. 65 in Agoura Hills.

Shawn said he chose firefighting as a career because he saw how his father "loved to go to work every day after 27 years" on the job.

Shawn is survived by his mother and brother.

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wildland firefighter kevin woyjeck

Arizona
Prescott Granite Mountain Hotshots
Last Alarm: June 30, 2013

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 Interagency Hotshots, fighting the out of control Yarnell Hill Fire, Kevin, 21 years old, was killed along with 18 other members of this elite firefighting crew.

Kevin loved the outdoors. 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.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Los Angeles County Fire Captain Joe and Anna Woyjeck, his brother Bobby and sister Maddy.

fire captain Janet Louise Chatelain

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: June 23, 2013

Jan has been a proud member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department for over 13 years. Her most recent assignment was at station 41 in Willowbrook. She was very proud to be the 13th female Firefighter in Los Angeles County. She was honored to accept the LA County Fire Dept Over Achiever's Award in 2003. Prior to her experience at Los Angeles County FD, she was a firefighter for Glendale FD for two years and San Diego FD for one year.

Jan is survived by her loving husband, James of 28 years. Jan is also survived by her mother, Joan Ashabraner of La Habra, and sister, Susan Ashabraner of Fullerton.

fire captain rick mcclung

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: April 4, 2013

Fire Captain Rick McClung was a cherished husband, father of three beautiful children and an admired 30-year career firefighter. A captain for the past 18 years, working out of Fire Station 144 for the past 12 years, the absence of his warm and inspirational presence is being painfully felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

fire captain Richard McCown

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: October 22, 2012

Capt. McCown worked for our Department for 22 years. He also volunteered as District 5 Commissioner with Cal South Soccer Association.

Prior to joining our Department, McCown was a member of the United States Air Force and had a successful career in the aerospace industry when he decided to switch paths and become a member of the 82nd Recruit Class in 1990.

During his 22-year career, McCown was known for being an effective teacher to his fellow firefighters, particularly during his time working at Camp 16.

In addition to being a member of our Department, McCown was heavily involved with the Cal South Soccer Association (CSSA), serving as their District 5 Commissioner and referee. Though his two now adult children Noelle and Noel have long since grown out of youth soccer, McCown's dedication to making a difference with local kids drove him to continue participating with the CSSA.

He is survived by his wife, Lorrie, children Noelle and Neal, father Don and two sisters, Mary and Vicky.

Firefighter/Paramedic John James Cobos

California
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Last Alarm: October 12, 2012

John was a long-time dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic who enjoyed protecting the citizens of Los Angeles County.

He is survived by his three daughters Christina, Jennifer and Danielle, his longtime companion Moria, and her daughters Paige and Sydney.