Wall of the Fallen
On September 9, 2006, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, members of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) gathered on the museum grounds for the official dedication ceremony of the Wall of the Fallen, a monument to honor towing operators killed in the line of service generously funded by the MILLER FOUNDATION.
The mission statement of the Wall of the Fallen reads: “To honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, to generate public awareness of the dangers involved in the towing and recovery industry and to permanently record and commemorate those involved in fatalities in the towing and recovery industry.”
Wall of the Fallen Ceremony 2024
Date of Birth: September 17, 1974
Date of Death: April 30, 2007
Age at Death: 32
State/Province: Missouri /
A tractor-trailer hauling construction equipment hit Mr. Helfrich on the side of the interstate and then didn't stop. He was… Read More
Date of Birth: February 8, 1964
Date of Death: April 21, 2010
Age at Death: 46
State/Province: Texas /
Adam was a very active person in his community of Ranger Texas including volunteering as a fireman. He passed away… Read More
Date of Birth: November 27, 1963
Date of Death: May 1, 2009
Age at Death: 44
State/Province: São Paulo /
Mr. Pereira was finishing up loading a disabled vehicle when he and the motorist was killed instantly when a reckless… Read More
Date of Birth: April 21, 1986
Date of Death: April 10, 2024
Age at Death: 37
State/Province: Arizona / United States
On April 10, 2024, Adrian Lara was working a law enforcement job relocating an RV. It was midday and Adrian… Read More
Date of Birth: September 15, 1969
Date of Death: July 31, 2011
Age at Death: 42
State/Province: Colorado /
Alan was born on September 15, 1969. On July 31, 2011 Alan passed away from injuries sustained when he was… Read More
Date of Birth: February 28, 1964
Date of Death: October 19, 2004
Age at Death: 40
State/Province: Florida /
While loading a disabled vehicle on his flatbed a pick-up truck drifted out of his lane and hit Mr. Fyfe's… Read More
Date of Birth: June 17, 1989
Date of Death: September 15, 2022
Age at Death: 33
State/Province: New York / United States
The night of September 15, 2022, found Alex Bleickhardt helping a motorist in need on the side of the interstate. … Read More
Date of Birth: January 1, 1970
Date of Death: June 4, 2015
Age at Death: 48
State/Province: OH / USA
Al Bliss was working in the tow yard on June 4, 2015, disconnecting a pickup truck from his tow truck… Read More