In Memory of Loggers No Longer With Us

“Logger’s don’t sit around much discussing church, religion, or prayer, but a wise man once said, if you ever get to heaven, you’ll be surprised who you’ll run into there. And when the last trumpet’s been sounded and all of life’s secrets unfold, we’ll find more than one set of caulk boot tracks on those streets that are solid gold. “

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In Memory of TJ Grieser, ♥ Ananda

TJ was 29 when he died in a snowmobiling avalanche on March 27, 2010. I got the call while I was at work. He was riding with his best friends, dad, and uncle. We had been married a little over 5 years, together over 8. I was 5 months pregnant with our first child, which had taken us 4 years of fertility treatments to conceive. His family owns “St. Maries Logging” and TJ was the 3rd generation logger. He usually ran a Harvestor, but lately had been running the new Buncher. He worked his butt off, long days, as most loggers do. He had a passion for snowmobiling, rode dirt bikes in the summer and had a best buddy, Moose, our black lab. He was restoring a 1968 Camaro….his dream car. I hope to finish it for him. He had crystal blue eyes and was the nicest person you could ever meet. I really miss him.

In Memory of Robert J Gilbert, ♥ Jessica

Robert was 24 when was killed when a tree bounced back throwing him into a rock and killing him instantly. Robert was just like a brother to me. In 2005 I found out I was pregnant, Due July 12. His fiance also found out she was pregnant and due Aug 12. But things took a turn for the worse when she got toxcemia and Hunter had to be taken at 27 weeks, weighing 1lb 2oz. He was soo little and we didnt think he would make it but he did and I think for a reason — to carry on Robert’s name. He is now a happy little 5 year old boy and loves to play with my little boy. It reminds me so much of when we use to play together and it brings tears to my eyes but i know Rob is looking down and is soo happy seeing his little boy grow up just like him. It’s sad to see him taken so young – he was just getting his life started. Went in half business with his dad, bought a house, and was starting a family! You couldnt of asked for a better person than him – he was always happy and smiling! We love and miss you Rob!!

In Memory of Nick Bogie, ♥ Carrie

My husband Nick passed away on March 31st, 2011, he was 26 years old. He was cutting down some trees when a limb came down and hit him in the head. He works for his families logging and construction company in Vermont. His father, brother and close friends were on the scene and saw what happened. He was rushed to the hospital where he stayed in the ICU for three days before he was pronounced brain dead. We were married 2 1/2 years and have a 18mth old son Brayden. The day after Nicks accident I found out I was pregnant with our second child and soon found out it was a girl. Nick was an amazing person, husband and father. We have held a memorial celebration for him where we raised money for The Nick Bogie Memorial Fund and organ donation. We chose to donate his organs and seven were used. His life is not only going on in his children but others as well. This is still something I struggle with every moment of every day and I miss him terribly. We all love you Nick and miss you!

In Memory of Gus, ♥ Mom

Justin Levi Compton aka Gus, killed in a Logging accident Febuary 5,2010. Darrington Washington, Sauk Valley

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