Yesterday one of our linemen, Andy, died from head injuries that he suffered during an accident at work on Tuesday. He was working on a utility pole in Kentucky, helping restore power to an area that has been without electricity for a few weeks. Following a serious of unexpected events, the pole broke while Andy was at the top. He fell about 35 feet and the pole and transformer fell on him. He suffered immediate and severe brain damage. Life support was removed yesterday. He is survived by a wife and four year old daugher. It's been a busy and sobering week at work.Lessons learned: (1) we don't a have a contract on life. Our days are numbered and we don't know how long we have to experience this life, become the persons we want to become, and prepare to meet our Maker. Today is precious. (2) Andy did absolutely nothing to jeopardize his safety; that is, his death was caused by the mistakes of others. We need to take proper care of our personal safety, but also need to stay in tune with those around us (think defensive driving). Please be safe. Your lives are precious to me and to others. We'd miss you deeply if such a trajedy were to occur in your life. (3) We are blessed with examples of courage and sacrifice--from those who protect our country on foreign soil to those who do the type of work that Andy once did. Our greatest heros, I believe, are those that put personal interests aside--and give of themselves for the benefit of others.
Love, Dad
4 comments:
I'm so sorry Peter! What a hard week, that's tragic.
Dad,
Thank you for posting this. I have talked to mom a couple times this week about this tragedy - It's so sad.
I know it's been a difficult week for you - and for your company. Thanks again for this thoughtful post - I teared up at work, but it was very touching.
I love you.
Wow. If there is one thing that has left a deep impact on me from my schooling it's how lucky we are to all have jobs where there is very low possibility of harm...though we are all blessed by those who risk their lives to do jobs that we don't. His family will be in our prayers.
Wow, that's terrible. I wouldn't say he didn't do anything to jeopardize his safety, but certainly his fate was an unexpected outcome. Hopefully he had a good life insurance policy. What a terrible accident.
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