To whom it may Concern,

On August 11, 2011 South Dakota lost a brave Wildland Firefighter in the Coal Canyon Fire near Edgemont, South Dakota. Trampus S Haskvitz was a recent graduate of Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota and was in his fifth year of firefighting based out of Hot Springs, SD with the South Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression Division as an FFT I ICT 5. He was an Engine Boss when he tragically lost his life saving others from a wildfire.

In his memory and to honor all Wildland Firefighters, his family is planning the Second Annual Trampus S Haskvitz Golf Tournament in Hot Springs South Dakota on June 1, 2013 to raise funds for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation (WFF) based in Boise, Idaho. All proceeds collected as a result of the golf tournament will go to the WFF. Last year we raised $17,500 all because of compassionate people as you.

To make the golf tournament as meaningful and successful for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation, Trampus’ family is fully soliciting donations from the fire community. They want to invite firefighters to enter the golf tournament. Please go to www.swing4firefighters.com for all information. You can enter on the website or go there just to enjoy it and see the valuable sponsors. If you are unable to golf they would appreciate you attending the banquet, live auction and dance that follow the tournament. This year one of the live auction items is an elk-horn handle pulaski made by Tony Ramer of Custer. Also any merchandise, gift certificates or cash will be gratefully accepted. Cash donations can be sent directly to the Annual Trampus S Haskvitz Golf Tournament at Wells Fargo Bank in Hot Springs SD. Questions or concerns about merchandise and gift certificates please contact Jim Stevens Chief of the Hot Springs VFD at 890-2124.

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The mission of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation is to honor past, present, and future Wildland firefighters. The Foundation helps maintain and grow the national monument established for those who have lost their lives in Wildland fires and to operate a financial fund providing assistance to the families of fallen and injured Wildland firefighters. In addition the Foundation partners with private and interagency organizations to educate the public about Wildland fires and to promote excellence and safety in firefighting.

Trampus’ family and his firefighting colleagues in Hot Springs would like to thank you in advance for any support you can provide this annual event. It promises to be an exciting and fun weekend in the Black Hills of South Dakota and you can make a very positive impact on the Wildland Firefighting Community with your support.

Compassion Spreads Like Wildfire.

Respectfully,

Trampus’ Family:

Don, LuJean, Benjamin, Betsy (Ella & Cash) and John Haskvitz

Jim Strain:

South Dakota Wildland Assistant Chief of Operations

Office Phone: 605-393-8114 For any questions or concerns.

Jim Stevens:

Chief of the Hot Springs VFD

Cell #: 605-890-2124 For any questions concerning merchandise and gift certificates.