[tjd1454]

The comments on this thread are horrifying. Tree trimmers are just one more under-appreciated group of physical laborers. It takes expertise, guts and hard work to perform this type of service. When just one oversight or error in judgement can cause death - be thankful for those who do this work for an honest day’s pay in order to feed their families rather than sit on their arses and complain or make fun of those that do.

Exactly. The comments of those who think they are being "cute" or "funny" by making fun of tragedy are disgusting. How would you like to read such comments if it was your father, son, or husband who was tragically killed?

[sodpoodle]

I clicked on the thread because I recently hired a self-employed tree trimmer to clear my property of fallen & wind damaged trees - from around power lines. After observing how skilled and fearless he performed heart-stopping maneuvers and risky tasks - (as his employee assisted in less difficult work)- he gained my full appreciation for his risky occupation.

He earned his fee and my respect.

If he had suffered such a horrid death - I would be praying for his wife and children - not making fun of his demise. But that’s just me.