A look at Arizona news, views and images—via Arizona tweets.
HEROES’ ESCORT
Republic photog Mark Henle of Tempe: “Procession carrying the fallen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots team near AZ State Capital. #yarnellfire”
SAYING GOODBYE
AZ State Forestry tweeted: “Preparing for the honor escort…”
HOTSHOTS PAY RESPECTS
KTAR reporter Jim Cross: “Hotshot crews from across the nation arriving in Prescott Valley for today’s memorial service.”
YARNELL 19
KNIX talk host Matt McAllister: “Touching picture going around today in honor of the 19 fallen Yarnell firefighters. Tough day in Prescott.”
GRIPING ABOUT MONDAY GRIPERS
“Tattooed conservative Metallica nut” Tom Okrie of Chandler tweeted: “People who tweet about Monday are the worst. Did you anticipate time not to move as it has done in the past?”
GOING FOR THE TROPICAL LOOK
Tom Otstot of Scottsdale: “Friend of mine in China this week, she took this pic of a dude in front of her on a ferry. Only in China…”
BUGGING THE NIGHTSWIMMERS
Tucson anchor Scott Kilbury: “Everyone wants to take a night swim… But this guy’s a party pooper.”
LIFE ON RECORD
Justin Silverstein of Chandler: “I can’t help but feel like people who record video or take photos with their phones during special events are missing out on actual life.”
HEADY STUFF
Fox 10 reporter/anchor Kristen Keogh: “I never want to find out how Skull Valley, AZ got its name.”
DUSK FLAMES
Republic photog David Kadlubowski: “The #DeanPeakFire glows at nightfall.”
HOCKEY STAYS IN AZ
Coyotes exec Zach Fish: “Couldn’t of said it any better myself. Your Coyotes, HERE TO STAY”
BIRDS HOWL AT ‘YOTES
The Arizona Cardinals tweeted: “Sending out a @phoenixcoyotes howl tonight!”
SEE YA, PHX!
Jared Dudley upon learning he was traded: “First off have to thank the Suns org.. ESP Alvin. Kerr, Sarver, and Lon.. I loved my time in phx.. Great city and fans! I wish them the best”
TIME TO MAKE THE CRONUTS
Cronkite senior and Mix 96.9 intern Angelica Brown: “Just found a new treat called a #cronut…a croissant and doughnut! My thighs are expanding just talking about it!”
SPIRITUAL SIGN
Pauly P. of Massachusetts tweeted: “This is a sign you’d only see in Salem, MA or Sedona, AZ”
