Re: Jerry Hoffer Update, News Terrible from Albuquerque #2926

The Albuquerque Journal just announced the death of James Edward Hills (64) while working as a welder on the ATSF #2926 on the Saturday following Jerry's fall. Jim climbed on a step ladder to weld on the cab, newly placed on the boiler, and the ladder failed or he fell, landing on his back. He died that night following complications. He is photographed in an prior year issue of the club on line magazine. He will be dearly missed by the organization. He built an entire new cab floor as his recent and last accomplishments.
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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/09/2009 06:22PM by John E. Bull.