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: July 29, 1983
Date of Death: September 28, 2006
Age at Death: 23
State/Province: Ontario /
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Date of Birth: April 13, 1973
Date of Death: November 16, 2010
Age at Death: 37
State/Province: Texas /
Jorge was born on April 13 1973. On November 16 2010 Jorge suffered fatal injuries when he fell from his… Read More
Date of Birth: March 19, 1977
Date of Death: March 19, 2001
Age at Death: 24
State/Province: Florida /
The cab of Mr. Murillo's wrecker was sheared off and rested 100 ft. away on the other side of the… Read More
Date of Birth: April 3, 1975
Date of Death: October 19, 2021
Age at Death: 46
State/Province: Pennsylvania / United States
Jose Tirado was unloading a semi-tractor at a customer facility on October 19, 2021. When he unloaded the truck, it… Read More
Date of Birth: January 1, 1970
Date of Death: October 24, 2014
Age at Death: 42
State/Province: Las Piedras, Puerto Rico /
On October 24, 2014, Jose Torres-Laboy, a tow truck operator based in Humacao, was providing service to a driver with… Read More
Date of Birth: November 2, 1944
Date of Death: November 17, 2011
Age at Death: 67
State/Province: Colorado /
Jose was born on November 2 1944 and spent most of his life working in the towing industry. Jose owned… Read More
Date of Birth: October 6, 1960
Date of Death: September 29, 2004
Age at Death: 43
State/Province: Pennsylvania /
Blumer was towing a pickup truck up a sloping driveway toward a parking lot area when he realized that he… Read More
Date of Birth: August 12, 1954
Date of Death: February 16, 1999
Age at Death: 44
State/Province: Georgia /
Mr. Colbert was hit by a 18 wheeler while helping a motorist. No other details are available. Read More