I am totally devastated!

[DanG]

I have lost a very good friend to T.S. Fay.  Curtis King was killed by a downed power line last evening.  Curtis was a journeyman lineman with our electric co-op, and was a regular visitor at my mill.  He had helped me remove some large hazard trees on my place, and I helped him clear the lot for his new house last year.  He gave me some nice oak logs from that, and I gave him some pine lumber from my trees.  His Wife had lived with Linda for a while when she was having trouble at home, as a teenager.

Curtis was in his early Forties, and had 2 kids.  I'd guess his son is about 12 and his daughter about 10.

He and I worked numerous storm outages together when I was with the Phone Co, and he was one of the most professional sparkies around.  I can't believe this happened to him!  I can't believe he's gone.

[Tom]

Sorry for the grief, Dan.  I can feel it from here. We never know what the day brings, do we?

[Mooseherder]

That is terrible Dan. :(
I am Sorry for his family.  

[Jeff]

That is Horrible Dan.

[woodbowl]

I'm at a loss Dan.

[Fla._Deadheader]

Sorry to hear that. 
Hope it wasn't backfeed from a homeowner 

[CLL]

Sorry about loss DanG, we will keep his family and you in our prayers.

[Warbird]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Dan.  I'll be praying for his family, you, and all of his friends.

[beenthere]

Our thoughts are with you Dan. Sure sorry to hear it.  :(

[SwampDonkey]

Sorry about the loss of your buddy and to his family. Shame to, that a good lineman will be missing, hard working bunch that keeps the current flowing.

[Haytrader]

Terrible news. To lose a friend, a father, a husband or anyone at a young age is always hard to understand.
Tip a cold one in his honor.

[Bro. Noble]

What a shame :(

We tend to take those guys for granted and get irritated with them when our power is out.

lot of the stuff they do is hard, dangerous work.  When they are working long, long hours in horrible weather makes it so much more dangerous.  All so the rest of us can be more comfortable.

[TexasTimbers]

That's sad news. Sorry to hear you lost your friend Dan. That's about the hardest age for those kids to lose their dad. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

[WildDog]

Thats real bad news Dang, our hearts have to go out to 2 young kids loosing their dad at that age.

[Lanier_Lurker]

Unbelievably sad.   :(

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Aug23/0,4670,TropicalWeatherFay,00.html

[Roxie]

He gave all, in the line of duty.  May God be with his family and friends. 

[breederman]

I am so sorry Dan.

[Radar67]

This is sad news indeed. We will keep his family in our prayers.

[WDH]

This is such sad news.  He was doing his job to help others.  That makes him a hero in my book.

[Slabs]

Saw that on Channel 7 news a few minutes ago but Curtis wasn't identified.  Our sympathy and prayers to the family and we grieve with them too.

[sgtmaconga]

sorry for your loss

[isawlogs]

  Dan , I am at a loss for words   :-\   :'( 

Ya know that if I was closer I would be there by the fire pit with ya ....

[Ron Scott]

What a shame. Very Sad.

[thecfarm]

So sorry to hear of Curtis.My thoughts are with you and the family that he left behind.

[Corley5]

I'm so sorry to hear about this  :( :(  I've got several very good friends who are lineman and I always think about them when it storms

[Faron]

I am sorry to hear that, Dan.  I believe I heard that on the radio this morning, unless more than one lineman was killed during this storm.

[BillG]

Dad,

Sorry to hear about Curtis.  Don't think I met him, but I have heard you talk about him many times.  If there is anything I can do let me know.  If the family needs any assistance I will see what I can do on my end.

Now I know why you didn't answer your phone earlier.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Please let Curtis' family know that J, M and I are sharing in their grief.

[Norm]

I have the up most respect for the folks that risk their lives to keep the electricity on. They work hard in all weather always within reach of high voltage. Whenever they come to our place I always make it a point to go out and thank them.

Dan I'm sure sorry to hear of your friends accident. Please accept my prayers for the family in this hard time.

[Daver]

I am sorry to hear this Dan. For comfort in your sorrow, know that in the Bible God promises to resurrect those who have died back to this earth in the future, so most likely your friend will live again.  In a better world a Paradise earth. 

[ellmoe]

  I'm sorry Dan.

Mark

[SamB]

From one old phoneman to another DanG, I feel your hurt. Any such accident hits home with those who've worked in the utility line service business. Many will be praying for those affected by this tragedy.

[Tom Sawyer]

Sad news Dan.  I am sorry to hear it.

Tom

[Gary_C]

Dan Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Curtis. It's always tough losing a friend, but your loss should be easier to accept knowing he gave his life helping others.

Gary

[Carries-Mom]

Sorry to hear about Curtis...our thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family

[ely]

i hate that i missed this earlier and sorry for your loss and the familys loss. a person in this line of work has to watch themselves and other very closely.
like was said earlier DAN if the family needs anything please relate it to us here.

[kderby]

The loss will stay with you.  So will the good memories.  I knew a good man of my age,  killed accidentally by a power-line in Oregon.  When I visit with his family, I remember the good even as I feel the loss.

It is a loss and I am sorry for yours Dan.

Kendall

[SeeSaw]

Dan I do not have the words.  I will pray for you and his family.

SeeSaw

[DanG]

Thanks to all of you for your kind comments.   Learning of this was quite a shock to me, but I'm ok.  His family will be well taken care of.  His new house is next door to his wife's parents, and Curtis had taken steps to ensure their security if something like this should ever happen.  Curtis was very well known and popular.  He was a Deacon in a large church, and also President of the local saddle club, so there will be tons of support from the community.

[Weekend_Sawyer]

Dan, I am sorry for your loss. It's good to know the community will be there for the famly.

Jon

[StorminN]

Sorry to hear this Dan... it's always very tough.

Situations like these tend to put things into perspective... hang in there and cherish the times you got to spend together...

-Norm.

[brdmkr]

Dan,

I'm sorry to hear about you loosing a good friend.  Fay took a young boy in Cairo as well.  He was swimming in creek with a culvert and got trapped underwater by the heavy flow.  He used to swim on the Cairo swim team.  My son knew him well. 

[DanG]

Thanks Mike.  I heard about the lad in Cairo, but the news folks neglected to mention that he was a competitive swimmer. :  Tell Eric that I'm thinking of him.  It is hard for a youngster to reconcile the loss of a friend, but then, it is hard for us old farts too.

The human body is a magnificent thing(at least, some of them are ;D ), but it is no match for hydraulic power, nor is it a match for 7200 volts of electrical power. :-\

[Meadows Miller]

DanG

Sorry to hear about the loss of your good Mate . God must have Needed Him .
My prayers go out to the family .

Reguards Chris McMahon