LisaJones

I was unaware of towforce.net until my husband died in Jan.2020. I have found much comfort from this family as well as a better understanding of the inadequacy of work conditions this industry faces everyday. I thank you for all you do everyday. God bless you all, stay safe, stay vigilant may you always get to ho home. Lisa

My heart aches for this family, so tragic so senseless. My prayers go out to them. May they find the stupidity that took the life of this hero.

May the lord keep him safe, his time here has come to an end, but the joy and life he shared will live always in the hearts of all of you. May you all find peace and solace that you will once again cross paths with you friend and love one and he will ask for the rest of your stories. So live well so you will have plenty to tell.

It saddens my heart all this senseless loss. I wish there was a way to bring awareness to all the difficulties and dangers and lives taken. All tow truck operators deserve so much more respect and recognition and job protection then your afforded. My condolences to the family and friends and his company. I will hold them in my prayers. May god watch over and keep each of you safe always.

My heart hurts for the senseless deaths of these men. Why is moving over, slowing down or stopping such a hardship for motorists. Why does it have to be somthing like this to bring home the truth to some drivers. You have now taken the innocent lives of people for no more reason than a lack of consideration, attention, or empathy and a lack of respect for the law. Yes you had a choice you could have stopped even if there was another inconsiderate driver blocking you, you could have slowed down you could have paid attention way before you needed to get over. If there had been a person instructing you to stop with a sign would you have stopped? If there had been arrows instructing you to move over would you have. If you had seen a sign saying the speed limit was reduced would you have slowed it down? Why caint drivers understand flash ikk bg lights mean all this and more? My heart goes out to the family's friends, coworkers and communities that now have the long process of healing ahead of them. May god lay a blanket of his strength over them all.

How very sad, my condolences to the family of the woman who's life was taken. Panic, fear, and the inability to accept responsibility and or consequences of his life choices are the reasons for this senseless loss of life. Sometimes I think if we groomed with more honor and less entitlement situations like this wouldnt be as common as they appear to be.

My condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers of the men lost in this tragedy. If I can in be a help in any capacity big or small please do not hesitate to contact me. I pray the lord lay his hand on your shoulders provide all of you the strength necessary and ease the hurt in your hearts Lisa Jones

My heart is with this family, the tragedy devastation and loss are not unknown to me, if I can in anyway big or small be of service, help or resource to them, please do not hesitate reaching out to me. I pray that the lord lay his hand on your shoulders providing the strength and mental clarity necessary to navigate these hard times and he ease the burden on your heart. Lisa Jones

A shout out to the individuals who when called entered a protest zone to remove disabled vehicles securing access to Mount Rushmore and all its festivities on July 3rd 2020. I couldnt copy paste the video as Imust be having technical problems, but I did manage. Let's cheer for thier efforts as well...🙂 Just one of the headlines: Crowds cheer as tow trucks move the disabled vans blocking the street to Pres. Trump’s speech at Mt. Rushmore:

I am not currently working on legislation. I am still struggling through estate matters. I am juggling many ugly matters that have come as a result of Dale's death. I am however moving closer to the day when I will ask for more of a commitment from this state to address the nessasary needs to provide towers a safer work enviroment. After Dale died legislation agreed to changes the color of lights on the trucks to amber and they raised the fine on drivers that violated the move over law. They also named June "move over" month in Dale's honor, while those things may have some effect I found it to be a placating effort and I intend to ask for more from them that will effect true change, I want to bring this lack of equality to the fore front of every mind in america. All towers have a right to expect a safe job site, and support in the services they perform. Dale was the 2nd tower to die this year and he died on the 4th of January, the number of lives lost or towers hurt every year is unacceptable and I believe this issue deserves more of an effort than what it has received so far. I hope you understand that I will do all I can to bring awareness to this issue not only for Dale but for all those that have passed and for all of you that continue to fight the good fight while continuing to be put at risk. Please stay safe, stay vigilant, stay aware, and take the time and take the steps you feel you all need to be safe at every incident.

*I want to thank you for your response, I found it informative and supportive. I was married to Dale for 17 years, I knew his career was dangerous, as well as physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally demanding. I felt it my job to contain the fear I never could shake and be there to support him and provide a sanctuary in his home where he could find the comfort and peace he needed at times to regenerate, I believed in him and his ability and need of helping others. I regret not taking the time or maybe I was afraid that if I focused on the trully unbelievable way you all are treated that I would jinx him, no matter the inexcusable reason I had I regret not being more knowledgable while he was alive to try and help find a solution to the challenges you all face. I've always believed there is a way to accomplish anything, if only I wanted to find the way. The rules that govern this industry are ignorant and they do not rise to the standard of the services expected in return. No one is expendable but it seems that is the view point of those that do not stand with you to facilitate a change. No matter what anyone thinks no matter thier opinions you all are 1st responders you deserve to be seen as such and I'm sorry those considerations are not at this time extended to you. When I awoke to this nightmare, and after the funeral, when I could take a breath without my heart breaking in two, I promised myself that I would in some way make sure he did not die in vain. I would very much like to help in anyway I can to shine a light on the immeasurable loss this industry suffers constantly, simply because there are inadequate protocols to support a safe enviroment for all of you. Thank you again Lisa Jones

I am so sorry for the senseless loss all of you are enduring within this brotherhood of recovery heros, the weight those that gave all they could to bring him home I can only imagine. All of you are special and amazingly compassionate people, I do not have the woods to eloquently sum up the immense appreciation I have for all you give of yourselves and all you give up to do what you do. To the family, I pray that you feel the comfort of Gods hand on your shoulder to steady you on this rollercoaster of shock and disbelief. During this time as you stumble through the days and nights of grief, I want you to know your not alone, there are woman and families who have also walked this tragic road and should you find the need to talk or just for someone to listen please reach out, you do not have to do this on your own. My deepest regret for your loss. Sincerely Mrs. Jones

These tributes are a healing moment for the families, friends and communities that have lost a loved one. Its a source of pride and a connection to all the people that in one way or another respected and appreciated the work they performed and the help they were able to give. That being said these tributes come to late, they should be a festival, organized and held across all states to show and stand in honor of the men and woman and thier families that give 100% of themselves to the public's need everyday. I believe if the country can hold an holiday every year in honor of the brave men and woman that defend our nation in battle, and we can light the skys up at the same time to celebrate the independence those men and woman died for, then we can unite under that flag and let our voices be heard as we honor all 1st responders lost helping those that needed them. To rally in a celebration organized to occur at the same time every where and to do so in a continual basis would be away to bring awareness and support to the reason and effects of the move over law. Then we could celebrate those that got to go home that day more than paying tribute to those that do not get to return home ever again.

As the wife of Dale Jones, the tow truck recovery operator that was struck and killed on 1/4/2020 in Watertown Sd, I can tell you that my heart goes out to this drivers family and friends, his community and fellow drivers, I will pray your loved one finds his way back to you. Before my husband died I did not know of this amazing, supportive, and dedicated community of what I consider to be the front line heros of america. These amazing men and woman put themselves and thier families 2nd to the needs of stranded, confused, wrecked, lost and destroyed motorists, they live with a phone connected to them at all times, they hit the floor running day or night, they are there to help as a support to all 1st responders and customers, and yet they are the ones most often then not that go unnoticed,unsupported and unmentioned. I believe they are due the same respect same consideration same backup as afforded a 1st responder. I have thought long and hard about what is needed to keep all recovery specialists and emergency personnal safe. In my opinion changing the color of the lights on tow trucks is not a sufficient change to insure the law of slow down and move over, that would if adheard to save a majority of this industry's personnal and thier families the devastation of loss my family and myself have endured this year. I believe that in order to keep everyone safe one of two things could be implemented. 1. An officer should be on scene to direct traffic at every site Or 2. Each tow truck should roll with 2 operators so one could monitor or direct traffic. I also believe you all should be included in the same group as the police, emts, and ambulance population of 1st responders, to allow you the ability to be as promanet in the public's sight. I also believe any motorist that doesnt abide the move over law that takes a life should be charged with vehicular manslaughter not just sited and fined if they take a life they should be held accountable. I pray this family is restored whole with the return of thier loved one, I know what I would give to have Dale home today. To all you wonderful selfless and devoted heros I ask you please take every caution, use a buddy system and stay vigilant, please take the steps you need to return home to the ones you love. For the public does not take the time nor have the consideration and respect of you to keep you safe as of yet. May god bless you, watch over and guide you and give you strength to ensure you keep returning home. Sincerely Mrs Jones