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: January 14, 1982
Date of Death: April 25, 2019
Age at Death: 37
State/Province: Mississippi /
On the morning of April 25, 2019, Michael Buffington was driving his flatbed on a highway flyover bridge in Mississippi.… Read More
Date of Birth: December 1, 1961
Date of Death: June 1, 2007
Age at Death: 45
State/Province: California /
While returning from a towing job Mr. Cooper suffered a fatal heart attack and died. No other details are available. Read More
Date of Birth: August 8, 1981
Date of Death: January 29, 2013
Age at Death: 31
State/Province: Oklahoma /
Michael was born on August 8 1981. He lost his life in Texas on January 29 2013 from injuries sustained… Read More
Date of Birth: May 1, 1976
Date of Death: June 6, 2008
Age at Death: 32
State/Province: Indiana /
Mr. Cunningham was hit by a coal truck after loading a disabled vehicle onto his flatbed truck. The truck then… Read More
Date of Birth: April 24, 1964
Date of Death: March 9, 2014
Age at Death: 49
State/Province: Arizona /
Michael Psalidas was born April 24 1964. On March 92014 Michael responded to a call and delivered the vehicle and… Read More
Date of Birth: May 5, 1962
Date of Death: May 1, 1995
Age at Death: 32
State/Province: Oregon /
Michael was born on May 5 1962. He passed away on May 1, 1995 when he was struck by a… Read More
Date of Birth: June 25, 1956
Date of Death: August 17, 2013
Age at Death: 57
State/Province: Missouri /
Michael Schmidt was born on June 25 1956. Michael was owner of Wrinkler’s Wrecker Service. On August 172013 Michael was… Read More
Date of Birth: July 5, 1974
Date of Death: December 20, 2005
Age at Death: 31
State/Province: Illinois /
A Tractor-trailer slammed into Mr. Starcevich's tow truck and van he was towing and was thrown about 100 feet from… Read More