Ed Kennell 38,414 #1 Posted March 19, 2017 It is with a heavy heart I write this post, and I was undecided which forum to use. I decided to use this one hoping it may help prevent another tragic accident. I am not looking for sympathy and I will not relate details. Last week I lost a friend and neighbor in a tragic accident. He was the active 79 year old owner/ operator of a one man excavating business that would do anything for anyone at any time. He was similar to many on this forum, A devout Christian, Sunday School teacher, Inventor, and capable of building anything that he wanted or needed. Including a flying machine, a snowmobile, and was presently building a snow thrower for his skid steer. He made several visits to my shop recently collecting information from my throwers. He will be missed by me and hundreds of others in Southern York Co. Pa. Rest peacefully my friend. For all my friends on Red Square, Please use care and respect when working around flammables in your shops. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,369 #2 Posted March 19, 2017 So sorry to read this Ed. May your friend rest in peace. Mike...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,811 #3 Posted March 19, 2017 My prayers with you and your friend and families. Anytime a loss could have been prevented, is tragic. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #4 Posted March 19, 2017 Sorry to hear about your loss. Good friends are valuable and not easily replaced. That's very good advice about being careful around your workshop. Caution with power tools, flammables, and other hazards need to be kept in mind while we enjoy our hobby. God be with your friend. Jim 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,731 #5 Posted March 19, 2017 Godspeed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,785 #6 Posted March 20, 2017 I'm sorry for your loss Ed, I think we all are guilty of being careless with flammables while welding,grinding or using a torch. Most times thinking this will only take a second. Fact of the matter is we are all lucky nothing happened. Again I'm sorry this happened to such a good man and member of the community, my condolences to you and his family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,512 #7 Posted March 20, 2017 I agree. I have caught myself getting in a hurry to do something and look up and there be a gas can or something flammable sitting close. Thank God that I caught myself. They push safety at work very heavily and lately I have spilled that over to my home life. I look at it as free training. A couple extra minutes saves a lifetime of one mistake. I am very sorry about your loss Ed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #8 Posted March 20, 2017 Very sorry for your loss Ed. May your friend rest in peace. Prayers just sent for you and his family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,540 #10 Posted March 20, 2017 19 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: For all my friends on Red Square, Please use care and respect when working around flammables in your shops. I know we all need to be reminded of the importance of safety. Sad that a wonderful man like your friend lost his life; pray the lessons we learn will help prevent further tragedies. Piece be with you and his family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #11 Posted March 24, 2017 Sorry for your loss Ed. Prayers Sent, ~Duke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,414 #12 Posted March 24, 2017 Here is the local papers tribute to Reynold. http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/2017/03/22/chanceford-twp-grave-digger-loved-helping-people/99499330/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #13 Posted March 25, 2017 Sorry for your friends passing- looking at the way he lived his life, I'm sure he is driving Heavy Equipment for GOD now- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
