For those so inclined, a kind thought or prayer for the surviving family of Tpr. Shawn Snow, NYSP CVEU, would be appreciated. We lost Shawn yesterday afternoon when he was helping a guy with a disabled antique fire truck. The driver hit some high voltage lines with the ladder in an attempt to take weight off the side of the truck Shawn was jacking. Both were electrocuted. Responding Homeland Security personel (this was at a US Port of Entry) fortunately saw the ladder on the line and so we didn't end up with a larger number of dead. There was nothing to be done till the power company could shut down the line. Obviously this has hit the guys at the Port and the rest of us pretty hard.
Shawn left behind his parents, his wife, 2 sons, 2 step children and a couple grandkids. He had 19 years on and was less than a year from retirement. He was the most laid back, nicest guy you'd ever hope to meet. Why it was his time I can't say, but it just doesn't seem right.