Tower Down - 11.28.20 (MO)

[TowNews]

The Company Notification on their FB Page Stated:

 

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic loss of one of our operators, Daniel French. He was a valued member of the Big Boy’s Family. He will be greatly missed by many. He was killed in a head on collision yesterday afternoon (11/28/20) returning from a call. Please keep his wife and family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.

 

We will announce arrangements once they become available.

 

@Don@BigBoys

[mooresbp]

Our thoughts and prayers

[rreschran]

It's sad news to hear that Daniel was killed in a vehicle crash. Not that it matters, there are many other reports to suggest Daniel wasn't on duty when the crash occurred. Christine and I send our prayers the French family and to Big Boy's Towing. It doesn't negate the fact that the industry lost another brother.          R.

 

https://www.kmov.com/news/1-dead-in-head-on-franklin-county-crash/article_1f536fda-31f7-11eb-acf5-abb6d12074a3.html#:~:text=(KMOV.com) – A,car head-on Saturday afternoon.&text=Police say Daniel French of,lane and hit the Fiesta.

Edited December 1, 2020 by rreschran

[TowZone]

Thanks for finding the link, such a tragic loss. Though, this wasn't a Tower Down. Similarly, a tow operator had a medical emergency while off duty. He did not survive. Another tragic industry loss, it's sad that many are including these 3 industry deaths in same category as Tower Down which is a Tow Operator Struck or Killed which On Duty.

 

Please do not take this as insensitive to the loss of life.

[rreschran]

You're welcome Ron.

 

I've learned this morning of a well-known Florida tower who passed away Sunday from off-duty injuries in another vehicle crash (that occurred in October) in-which he too was a passenger.

 

I agree that these posts are NOT insensitive as to any tower who passes away, but there's an importance as to the accuracy of on-duty, industry related incidents.           R.

[GRUMPS The Towman]

Rest easy Operator.

I send my regards to Operator French's Family and everyone at Big Boys Towing.

[yoBdaBenO]

We continue to lose one to many, not one more for a long time lord...