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 2023
Date of Birth: August 11, 1947
Date of Death: April 2, 1988
Age at Death: 40
State/Province: Arkansas /
While working on a damaged tractor-trailer Mr. Insley was struck and dragged 262 feet. He was pronounced dead at the… Read More
Date of Birth: January 1, 1970
Date of Death: November 5, 2015
Age at Death: 42
State/Province: SC / USA
“Eddie” Mills was working on the side of the interstate early on Thursday evening, November 5, 2015. As he worked… Read More
Date of Birth: November 16, 1972
Date of Death: August 24, 2011
Age at Death: 39
State/Province: Maryland /
James was born on November 16 1972. He was assisting a disabled truck when he was struck and killed by… Read More
Date of Birth: October 16, 1957
Date of Death: October 23, 2017
Age at Death: 60
State/Province: Michigan / USA
James Fejedelem responded to a call to tow a transit bus on October 23, 2017. The bus had broken down… Read More
Date of Birth: May 24, 1943
Date of Death: December 20, 1987
Age at Death: 44
State/Province: California /
While helping a motorist Mr. Johnson was struck by a hit and run driver. No other information is available. Read More
Date of Birth: June 18, 1940
Date of Death: May 1, 2001
Age at Death: 60
State/Province: Louisiana /
During the recovery of a CTL Distribution tank trailer Mr. Smart was killed when the wood blocking failed and caused… Read More
Date of Birth: December 29, 1964
Date of Death: December 13, 2016
Age at Death: 51
State/Province: Pennsylvania / US
On December 13, 2016, James Harr towed a one ton dump truck with transmission issues. As he was disconnecting his… Read More
Date of Birth: October 20, 1968
Date of Death: October 29, 1997
Age at Death: 29
State/Province: California /
Mr. Loper was dispatched to a call in the early morning hours. Eighteen minutes after telling dispatch he was on… Read More