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 1, 1970
Date of Death: December 10, 2002
Age at Death: 61
State/Province: Texas / United States
The evening of December 10, 2002, found Patrick Morin working the shoulder of a state highway. Patrick finished loading the disabled… Read More
Date of Birth: September 22, 1969
Date of Death: June 17, 2021
Age at Death: 51
State/Province: Oregon / United States
On the morning of June 17, 2021, Patrick Sanford was performing resident vehicle courtesy moves at an apartment complex in… Read More
Date of Birth: February 16, 1943
Date of Death: April 18, 2009
Age at Death: 66
State/Province: New York /
Mr. Sage was working beneath a flatbed truck when the chain between a second vehicle and the truck snapped. When… Read More
Date of Birth: April 1, 1945
Date of Death: November 25, 1999
Age at Death: 54
State/Province: Florida /
While responding to a call. Mr. Jaholkowski was rear ended by another vehicle causing him to lose control and the… Read More
Date of Birth: February 3, 1969
Date of Death: January 17, 2018
Age at Death: 48
State/Province: Mississippi / USA
Paul “Jason” Moorehead, Sr. was working on the side of the Interstate on January 17, hooking a J-hook to a disabled… Read More
Date of Birth: August 14, 1962
Date of Death: January 17, 2012
Age at Death: 50
State/Province: Ontario /
Paul was born on August 14 1962. He was a fun loving father and grandfather that lost his life on… Read More
Date of Birth: April 20, 1950
Date of Death: April 20, 2007
Age at Death: 57
State/Province: Michigan /
While Mr. Taras was changing a tire on a Detroit news truck a SUV hit his tow truck and pinned… Read More
Date of Birth: June 10, 1975
Date of Death: March 17, 1998
Age at Death: 22
State/Province: Massachusetts /
Mr. Hardy hit a Semi-trailer and was killed instantly. No other details are available. Read More