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  1. Today, February 23, 2024, is the seven-year anniversary in the loss of my friend Fred Griffith, who was struck and killed on a San Diego freeway, by a four-time convicted DUI, hit n run motorist. As Fred was applying air at the white-line side of a commercial trash truck, the DUI driver threaded nearly stopped bumper to bumper traffic on the shoulder only to strike Fred. Rest in Peace, Fred ... I miss you. And, not the be forgotten, Galveston, Texas tow operator, Gary Wayne DuBose, was killed this day as he worked to load a vehicle on a shoulder. On, February 23, 1941, tow owner, Benjamin A. "Ben" Ruechel, was working a prior crash in Duarte, California, when a female motorist drove onto the shoulder and pinned him. He died of his injuries. Christine and I send our prayers to son’s Michael, David and Joe and to the families of Gary Dubose and Ben Ruechel.
  2. Hi All … Just a message to say, ‘Thanks”, to the towers who attended this weekend’s CHP Tow Operator’s Safety Course. The class was awesome and to think I get paid to play, I mean, “Work” at these events. Out of nowhere, Todd Leiss and John Sullivan, of, TIM Heros”, walked into the classroom, “unexpected.” Myself and class participants were treated to an impromptu speech from two of the most respected names regarding the industry’s Slow-Down Move-Over program. And … they didn’t even charge us ! ! We all signed Todd’s banner and heard from them first-hand the dangers we tower’s face. My guys really appreciated their presentation and the fact that Todd and John travelled nearly 2,600 miles (from Pennsylvania) to make their surprise appearance. Now THAT’S door-to-door service. Thanks again Todd and John for making our’s a special training event that only supports the work we do.
  3. Eric ... you're a stand-up guy and someone I'm proud to call my friend.
  4. Thanks Ed for your longtime contributions on the tow forums. Happy New Year.
  5. Sad ... call it another motorist who failed too SDMO. Like it or not, it's suggested the tower was on the dangerous traffic side, "just doing his job." I too send my prayers to the tower's family and the company he worked for, but hence another tow operator fatality that might have been prevented. No, I'm not insensitive to the tower's tragic death, but I'm numb to the shocking reality that; towers get complacent and oftentimes put themselves in harm's way. Ticket be damned, I've learned to not complete that perfect four-point tie-down, but load vehicles from the NTS and get off the highway to complete total tie-down. My motto? "Stay alive to fight the cite!"
  6. It breaks my heart to hear Josh's father speak of how this fatality devastated his family and those who knew him. I can't imagine the pain they are going through and to hear him speak of "forgiveness" ... that's an admirable trait. I don't know if I could do the same. Christine and I send our prayers to them.
  7. Steve and Miss Doreen ... you're right. These on-highway strikes are all too frequent. Here's my recount of recent fatalities. Nov. 18 Florida Saturday Nov. 04 Michigan Saturday Oct. 21 Missouri Saturday Oct. 21 No. Africa Saturday Oct. 18 Georgia Thursday Oct. 04 Virginia Sunday Christine and I send our prayers to the towers family and the company he worked. R.
  8. Keep pushing for change John. It took forever, but Canada towers got it do. Looking forward to seeing you in Baltimore. R. ... got it done. Freakin fat fingers.
  9. Canada was successful in changing its lighting that added blue to its sequence. It should be standard for vehicles serving the highways. If it takes a permit and additional training to qualify for their use, so be it. Thanks Sam for your efforts.
  10. Hi John ... Looking forward to seeing you and Aileen as well as the other international towers.
  11. Christine and I'll be there. I'm teaching two seminars ... one with Brian Riker. Lookin' forward to it Ron. R.
  12. To. Listen to this 911 call sends chills down my spine. I feel that Tyler saved his life by three important factors; above all he remained calm, he was able to tell his location, and he had his cellphone in his possession. Of all the freak situations towers get in to, this is one where lessons can be learned. God bless you Tyler, Christine and I pray for your fast recovery.
  13. Randall Resch - American Towman Magazine + Randall Resch Training
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