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NS Switchman Fatality-Kankakee, IL

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Anonymous
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NS Switchman Fatality-Kankakee, IL
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 10:13 AM
NS switchman killed in switching accident. Fell between two cars. Four years on the property.

R.I.P. Brother, R.I.P.

LC
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 10:20 AM
I am saddened to hear of this accident.

My sympathy to the family.
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Mookie
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Posted by Mookie on Friday, January 16, 2004 11:14 AM
How sad...

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 11:19 AM
That's real sad. I'm sorry!
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rrnut282
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Posted by rrnut282 on Friday, January 16, 2004 11:22 AM
I hope he did enjoy working there, because it would be a shame to die doing something you hate.
Mike (2-8-2)
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JoeKoh
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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, January 16, 2004 12:13 PM
Our sympathies to the family.
stay safe
Joe mamma and matt

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by eolafan on Friday, January 16, 2004 12:19 PM
My smpathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family. God bless all hard working Americans like this fellow! Jim
Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)
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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, January 16, 2004 12:58 PM
(1) My sympathy to the family

(2) My shared frustrations with other railroaders on the forum that this had to happen at all.

(3) Fits the pattern that (unfortunately) it was a relatively young employee in terms of years in service.

(4) Before anybody passes judgement, please let FRA and NTSB investigate.

Mudchicken[:(][X-)][sigh][angel]
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by csxengineer98 on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:01 PM
another brother falls.... Rest in peace
"I AM the higher source" Keep the wheels on steel
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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:11 PM
Walt and I wi***o extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family. There are absolutely no
words to express what I feel.

May God above be with his family, and give them comfort and peace in knowing that
their loved one is with Him.

cherokee woman and locomutt[:(][:(][:(][:(]
Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 3:12 PM
May God bless the families and anyone else affected by this accident.
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David3
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Posted by David3 on Friday, January 16, 2004 4:56 PM
I extend my sympathies to the family. [:(]
Dave
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Posted by wabash1 on Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:11 AM
No words can describe how i feel about the brother we have lost. there is mixed feelings about this accident ( that i feel and wont go into at this time) but if this family needs a shoulder to cry on, lean on im here. and also to the crew he was working with dont be affraid or to macho to ask for assistance this is when you need your brothers and sisters the most and we are more than ready to help. may god bless and help you in recovering from your loss.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:18 AM
It's sad to hear that. My prayers go out to his loved ones.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 4:12 PM
It is a tragity what happened my sorrowness goes to his family
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