We all know that there are a lot of careers that come with a certain amount of assumed risk.
Brave men and women — like this brave soldier who prevented a terror attack — sign up for the the military or for the police force with an understanding that those jobs have the potential for a certain amount of sacrifice — of health, of safety, and, occasionally, of life.
But the world is also full of unsung heroes: people whose jobs don’t appear dangerous on paper but who risk their lives at work every single day, like this incredible teacher who saved a classroom full of students from an attacker. These people take risks on the job constantly, even if it isn’t always apparent.
Freddie Scroggs, a 25-year-old tow truck driver, numbered among these incredible, everyday heroes. He died last week while helping to change a tire for a woman stranded on a highway in Michigan. He was killed on impact by a passing motorist.
Now Freddie’s fellow tow truck drivers are rallying in his memory, to celebrate the life of this kind-hearted young man and to help promote the “Move Over” movement, which encourages drivers to switch lanes whenever they see a stranded vehicle or a vehicle flashing hazard lights.
On average, one roadside assistance professional dies every week attempting to tow or repair stranded vehicles. Now, in Freddie's memory, his friends and colleagues are trying to eradicate that statistic altogether. Watch the video below to see the towing community’s incredible show of support as they rally for Freddie’s legacy and this important cause.
If this demonstration moves you, please SHARE on Facebook in memory of Freddie and to promote the life-saving possibilities of the “Move Over” movement!
