Wall of the Fallen
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 2025
Date of Birth: November 8, 1969
Date of Death: May 9, 2023
Age at Death: 53
State/Province: North Carolina / United States
Jonathan Andrews was working to tow a motor coach on the afternoon of May 9, 2023. As he was hooking up… Read More
Date of Birth: July 29, 1983
Date of Death: September 28, 2006
Age at Death: 23
State/Province: Ontario / Canada
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Date of Birth: April 13, 1973
Date of Death: November 16, 2010
Age at Death: 37
State/Province: Texas / United States
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 / United States
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: December 17, 1971
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 / United States
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: November 29, 1996
Date of Death: January 1, 2025
Age at Death: 28
State/Province: Florida / United States
In the early morning hours of January 1, 2025, Jose Parra was supporting two law enforcement officers on the shoulder… Read More