Montana Dedicates First Tow Truck Memorial

After five years of planning, Montana’s first tow truck memorial was dedicated Tuesday in Three Forks, honoring operators killed in the line of duty. The project began after the 2020 deaths of Casey Allen and Nick Visser, two operators struck while assisting at an accident near Columbus.

“This is a big deal for the Montana Tow Truck Association,” said Lori Tribble. “We’ve built a gorgeous memorial with beautiful walls, an eagle sculpture, and most importantly, the names of our fallen operators.”

In addition to Allen and Visser, the memorial recognizes three other tow truck drivers lost in Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte, who attended the ceremony, said the site “stands in honor of tow operators who risk their lives to help others. May it also remind motorists to slow down and move over when approaching stopped vehicles.”

Scott Wolff, association president, emphasized the dual purpose: honoring lives and educating the public. “This memorial ensures those taken in the line of duty are not forgotten,” he said. Source: https://billingsmix.com