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A SAD POST

wombat52

wombat52

Veteran Expediter
I am writing this post not for the sadness that my co driver is feeling as you will all understand.

But as i go on a bit here you will all understand that a lost of a love one can be hard but if only one life can be saved by this post it will have worked ,

last sunday pam and i left out of the house bound for pittsburgh half way down to pittsburgh she recieved a terrible terrible phone call from her brother that her sister brother inlaw & there two year old grand son was found dead in there bed because the result of caron oxcide poision or CO POISION so i am posting this sad post just to remind you all if you have not got one of these detectors in your home please please buy one,

In the warren / sheffield area of pa these units has totally sold out but it took the death of three wonderful people for this problem to be highlighted pam has asked me to thank fedex cc for all the kind words and the few friends that i have told about this terrible accident that knows pam but
ALL WE ARE ASKING IS PLEASE BUY ONE OF THESE DETECTORS BEFORE ANYTHING LIKE THIS EVER HAPPENS AGAIN
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
That's terrible. My condolences to those involved. I just bought a Kidde brand unit that is a combination of smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. The model is KN-COSM-B and it was under $40 including the first set of batteries. I have it here in my sleeper so if I leave the windows open overnight the guy parked next to me can't get me. Thank you for pointing out a very serious and real threat. Hopefully everyone will equip themselves to be protected.

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bambam

Seasoned Expediter
they will be in my prays too
when ifirst picked up my truck on feb 5 07 i picked one up the first day i spent a day a full night in my truck that is ome thing my mother told me to make sure i bought so i did i just thank god it has never went off yet

god bless and keep rolling
 
TeamCaffee

TeamCaffee

Administrator
Staff member
Owner/Operator
I am so sorry to hear of this happening. It is not that expensive to get a carbon monoxide/smoke alarm detector for your truck. We also test ours often as every time we make toast ours goes off and a women's voice YELLS Fire Fire evacuate. She does get your attention.
 
wombat52

wombat52

Veteran Expediter
i am not saying in your trucks but i guess that is a good idea all the same but make sure one is in your home
 
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rmctt2

Seasoned Expediter
Sorry to hear of your loss !!
I understand Warren area is a big Coal/Mineing area !!
Is that how it happened ?
I hear it can be bad there along with Radon problems too..
It shows that one should have one installed anyways..
When we purchased our house in Western NC , we were told to check for Radon, which we did and we needed a pump installed !!
Good luck and God Bless !!
rmctt2
 
cheri1122

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
Wombat, please accept my condolences for your and Pam's loss, and my gratitude that you would think of the welfare of others at such a time.
 
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FAMILYEXPDT

Seasoned Expediter
My condolences to you, your co-driver and her family. when we bought a house in Ohio this year it had gas heat etc.....After last winter when we lost a wonderful lady at Panther named Theresa to the same problem....I rushed out first thing and bought 3 carbon monoxide/fire detectors at Lowes and Installed in LR, Upstairs in Hall and in foyer. Thank you for the reminder...and since it is Spring and we changed our clocks...EVERYONE CHECK/CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES IN CO2 AND FIRE DETECTORS.



-Charlotte
 
slfisher45

slfisher45

Expert Expediter
Carbon Monoxide: You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. You can’t see it. But you can do something about it.

Should you worry about carbon monoxide?
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from natural gas appliances is statistically rare. However, it is essential to perform regular maintenance on your home gas appliances to ensure your safety–including having your gas furnace checked at least once a year by a licensed heating contractor or SDG&E.

What causes carbon monoxide (co)?
CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is formed when natural gas, propane, wood or other fuels don’t burn completely. In the case of your home gas appliances, carbon monoxide can be created by improper installation, poor maintenance, or other appliance misuse or failure.

Effects of co poisoning
Carbon monoxide displaces the oxygen in the blood and can quietly poison you and your family. The early stages of carbon monoxide poisoning can produce flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and mental confusion. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to death by asphyxiation.



Checking your appliances and having a detector is the best protection......
 
2millionplus

2millionplus

Expert Expediter
Wombat and Pam

So sorry to hear that news, Pam. Miss you guys. Give me a call some time

2millionplus
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Bruno

Bruno

Veteran Expediter
Fleet Owner
US Marines
Pete

Sorry to hear about yours and Pams lost. Call me and let me know if you would like me to run with you a few weeks so Pam can take some time off. It would be like old times again when you was driving for me in my truck. Now I can help a mate out if you would like, let me know.


Drive safe
Dave Mayfield
FedEx Custom Critical
13 years as an O/O in Expediting.
 
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