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• Wisonsin: Hundreds Remember Tow Truck Driver

  Over 100 wrecker operators came together to raise awareness for the Move Over Law after one of their own was hit and killed earlier this week. On Monday, Nathan Walsh was helping a disabled car on I-94 when he was hit by a pick-up truck. According to the State Patrol, the pick-up truck didn't move over like the law requires it to. Thursday morning over 100 wrecker operators proceeded to Walsh's funeral in convoy. Those who worked closely with Walsh said seeing all the wrecker operators was overwhelming. Other stories can be found at: http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_6cfe4b4c-59a4-11e4-97d7-6b310b2e7f99.html http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_e94d1a40-5a6f-11e4-92f7-273c4a6692ce.html

• Ohio: Tow Truck Drivers Take Part In Procession To Remember One Of Their Own

  John "Jack" Carpenter was struck and killed while helping a stranded driver on state Route 104 last month. On Thursday, October 9, 2014 tow truck drivers held a procession from the funeral home in Worthington to the cemetery off Sunbury Road in Columbus. Some of the tow truck drivers handed out hats as people arrived at the funeral. They all said "Slow Down, Move Over, It's the Law." They say in addition to saying goodbye to their friend, they wanted to spread an important message. Tow truck drivers say they have a passion for the job, and when they get the call, they just go. The call on Thursday was for help saying good-bye to one of their own.