Minnesota lost a great man on Tuesday .

Gearbox · April 06, 2017, 08:30:47 PM

On Tuesday my brother lost his battle with ALS . He was involved in logging his whole life . As a young man logging with family and later years owning the company and passing it to his son and now involving his grandson . Past director of the timber producers assn. . Always for better logging practices and sustainable forestry . He will be sadly missed by many in the forest industry , family and friends .

Hilltop366 · April 06, 2017, 08:36:08 PM

Sorry to hear this Gearbox, may he rest in peace.

thecfarm · April 06, 2017, 09:05:06 PM

Another logger gone. May he rest in peace and find many veneer logs to cut.

Bruno of NH · April 06, 2017, 09:11:25 PM

May he rest In peace

dustintheblood · April 06, 2017, 09:54:10 PM

Our condolences to your family and friends. The loss of a person and especially a person who was passionate and knowledgeable about the woods is a sad day.

furltech · April 07, 2017, 05:16:53 AM

Sorry for your loss

David-L · April 07, 2017, 06:25:42 AM

Condolences to you and your family.

sandsawmill14 · April 07, 2017, 06:40:15 AM

sorry for your loss :(

petefrom bearswamp · April 07, 2017, 07:31:20 AM

Sad to hear of your loss RIP

nativewolf · April 07, 2017, 07:54:08 AM

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and a great conservationist/forester. I am heartened to hear that he passed his passion to his son and grandson. Something wonderful to focus on in your time of grieving.

deerguy · April 07, 2017, 08:02:26 AM

Gearbox, sincere condolences on the loss of your brother from my family to you and yours. Sounds like he set the bar high and taught well, so his legacy will live on !!

Respectfully, Keith

Jim_Rogers · April 07, 2017, 08:18:00 AM

So sorry for your loss.

teakwood · April 07, 2017, 08:47:06 AM

Sorry for you lost, my condolences

Ox · April 07, 2017, 09:51:19 AM

:(

barbender · April 07, 2017, 09:55:29 AM

Lowell left behind an absolutely top notch family operation, they are the go to outfit for quality thinning work with a reputation for always doing the job right. I regret I never got to meet him. Minnesota has lost a lot of legends in the logging industry as of late.

Stephen Alford · April 07, 2017, 10:21:52 AM

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. ALS is an absolutely terrible illness. God Bless

g_man · April 07, 2017, 10:52:47 AM

Quote from: Stephen Alford on April 07, 2017, 10:21:52 AM
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. ALS is an absolutely terrible illness. God Bless

^ X2
Sounds like he strived to make logging better. Can't ask for more than that.

gg

Puffergas · April 07, 2017, 08:06:37 PM

Sorry for your loss.

Stoneyacrefarm · April 07, 2017, 09:48:02 PM

So sorry for your loss gearbox.
May he rest in peace.

Andries · April 07, 2017, 10:07:43 PM

Gearbox - sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your brother.
I pass through many parts of Minnesota in my travels and always marvel at the level of professionalism and dedication in the management of the State forests.
Those stands of trees stand as a fine testament to your brother and his work.
As Barbender mentioned - I regret not having met him.

BargeMonkey · April 07, 2017, 11:39:40 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Gearbox · April 08, 2017, 04:29:39 PM

Thank you all for your kind thoughts . Today was the funeral our church was full served lunch for over 200 . A mixture of flowers and trees decorated the sanctuary . He was truly a great man .