In Memoriam of Daniel J. Newman

Daniel Newman, "Danny" to us, came to work at Olson's Towing in January of 2011.  He had previously co-owned and operated D&D Towing & Recovery, and formerly worked at ABC Towing.  Anyone that knew Dan, knew how much he loved the towing industry.  When he wasn't on wrecker calls, he would be researching towing and recovery equipment and was an active member on internet towing communities.  Whether it was the middle of the day, or the middle of the night, Dan would love to go on any wrecker calls that he could.

Danny took this self-portrait on his first full day at Olson's Towing.

Danny on the job, helping recover a blown over camper.

Dan's obituary can be read here.

Tow Truck Procession for Danny 

 Towing and Recovery Professionals from all over North Dakota and Minnesota gathered June 9, 2013 to lay to rest to one of their own. Daniel Newman died in a work related accident on Monday, June 3, 2013 south of Minot, ND. Towing & Recovery professionals assembled a very fitting and moving tribute with a procession of towing and recovery equipment. Thank you to the Minot Police Dept, North Dakota Highway Patrol, and Ward County Sheriff's office for escorting the procession.  A big thank you to George Kuntz of Ace Towing/Berg Towing with their help in organizing the procession.  Thank you to all of the towing companies that participated in honoring Danny's memory.  We know how ecstatic Danny would have been seeing all of these trucks lined up for him, as he truly loved every aspect of the towing industry and it was our turn to return that love.




Pictures of the procession can be seen here.


A special thanks to Curt Olson, Becky Medler, and Amanda Kopp for capturing the images and video of this tribute to a fallen friend, family member, and co-worker.  We would also like to thank the fellow towers of the surrounding areas that came to honor Danny and his family.  The support shown will help all of us in the days ahead.