Please be safe !Another sad story!

Got a wake up call or should I say email from my cousin's husband tonight....He's best friend was killed today while he was working on his car, it fell on him....Prayers out to the family of Ray Helm......and PLEASE BE SAFE ...when working on our cars to all!

 

Rip

 

i never get under a car unless it has good quality jack stands supporting it in a secure location. Such easily unavoidable losses are the worst. My thoughts go out

 

Sad, I lost a good friend in the nineties like that

 

Ray was the last guy I expected to have this happen to. A die hard tradtional hotrodder with many hours under hot rods. His 32 five window fell on him and his wife did not find him in time. Tulsa area has lost not only one damn fine hotrodder, but just one of the really good guys. Everyone has a story of Ray going out of his way to help anyone needing help. I expect many others will post here, and they will all be as heartbroken as I am. Joe

 

Clint Ring called me a little while ago and gave me the news...I'm devastated.

Yes, I knew Ray Helm, and I can't believe he's gone in a tragic accident that could have been avoided by jackstands...it doesn't make sense...I'm feeling for his wife that found him...damn...

 

I'm so very sorry about Ray. May he rest in peace. Lippy

 

My prayers are with his family.

 

So sorry to hear this. I didn't know Ray but I still find it very sad that another car guy has left us, especially under such tragic circumstances. My condolences to his wife, family and friends. RIP Ray.

Frank

 

This totally sucks. Sorry.

 

Heartbreaking. Let's hope it serves as a reminder to all to take the proper precautions.

 

Sad news to hear, prayers out to Ray's wife and family.

 

RIP Ray! Our thoughts go out to his wife and family.

 

Very sad indeed. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

 

Terrible, thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

 

wow! soo sorry! they will be in my prayers tonight!

 

Rip ..

 

It happend to my cousin & his best friend not to long ago...my cousin got some scrapes/bruises but his buddy died instantly. Sorry to hear & feel your pain!!

 

Im sorry to hear the sad news,,,,

 

Just a quick question for thought. Did the car fall as he was going under to install jack stands. Hyd jacks can loose pressure fast. After reading this post I will place a stand under the frame before going to the axel with stands.

 

our condolences to his family

 

Prayers going out for the family.

I know I've been tempted to jack up a car "just for a second" and not put jackstands under it.

 

.....My prayers .are with his family

 

My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

 

What a shame and loss! I almost lost a buddy back in 1976 when his car fell on him, good thing I was right there.

Since them, once the car is up, I try my best to knock it off the stands before I go under it.

Bob

 

huge bummer! r.i.p.!!!

 

Sorry 2 hear this prayers go out 2 his family

 

Our prayers and condolences to the family.. sad news..

 

Condolances to Rays family...jeez it just reinforces the fact that you can't even get under there for that 'quick look' without the stands......and level ground.

 

That's so sad to hear.

I think I over-do with jack stands.. I don't trust them.. so I usually double up on them.. I dunno.. maybe I'm paranoid.. but rather be safe than sorry.

Prayers out to the family.