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: 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
Date of Birth: April 1, 1983
Date of Death: July 15, 2021
Age at Death: 38
State/Province: Mississippi / United States
James Creel was called upon to tow a disabled tractor-trailer and its load of monster truck gear to a racetrack… Read More
Date of Birth: November 4, 1949
Date of Death: December 17, 2003
Age at Death: 54
State/Province: Indiana /
For unknown reasons Mr. Hall was struck by a van when it hit his truck killing him instantly. Hall was… Read More
Date of Birth: July 15, 1980
Date of Death: February 26, 2019
Age at Death: 38
State/Province: California /
James Morris responded to a to call the afternoon of February 26, 2019. On arrival to the scene, James assisted his customer… Read More
Date of Birth: October 5, 1963
Date of Death: April 27, 2018
Age at Death: 54
State/Province: Florida / USA
On April 27, 2018, “Wes” Dale was loading an impound vehicle after a driver was arrested for DUI. As Wes… Read More