SandBox_Kid Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 I couldn't believe it when I got the call on Fri., but it is with a heavy heart that I bring this news to DDR: Construction worker plunges to his deathA construction worker fell to his death Friday morning at Palms Place. The coroner's office identified the worker as Justin Paul Chapman, 31, of Henderson. He fell down an elevator shaft and died about 8:50 a.m. His body landed on a safety deck on the 44th floor, according to the coroner's office. One of the rescue workers stated off the record that it appeared something possibly fell from above knocking Justin off of his ladder then down the shaft. Justin was a very close friend of the family and a fellow duner. Unfortunately he left behind a wife and very young daughter. Services for Justin will be 2 pm this Thur @ Palm Mortuary on Eastern and Warm Springs in Vegas. RIP brother....you will be sorely missed by your family and friends. :shocked2: Quote
dunefreak Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Very sad news to hear. My thoughts are with yours and his family and friends, Gerald. Quote
Don29palms Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family. Quote
DUNE SMURF Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) very sad news to hear gerald my thoughts and prayers to the family :praying: Edited August 20, 2007 by DUNE SMURF Quote
Richard Cheese Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 sorry to hear about that. thoughts and prayers are with his wife and daughter Quote
Sincity_blondie Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Sorry to hear about your loss Gerald. I had heard about this on the news. Cant even imagine what his family must be going thru. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends! Quote
powerhouse Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Our thoughts go out to all the loved ones... Quote
high octane junkie Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 my condolenses, from a fellow construction worker. godspeed brother. Quote
Sand_YFZ Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 I couldn't believe it when I got the call on Fri., but it is with a heavy heart that I bring this news to DDR: One of the rescue workers stated off the record that it appeared something possibly fell from above knocking Justin off of his ladder then down the shaft. Justin was a very close friend of the family and a fellow duner. Unfortunately he left behind a wife and very young daughter. Services for Justin will be 2 pm this Thur @ Palm Mortuary on Eastern and Warm Springs in Vegas. RIP brother....you will be sorely missed by your family and friends. I knew Justin very well,went to school with him.Very sad to hear,i was shocked :shocked2: Quote
dunefreak Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Bert just told me he was the guy who got hit by a rail a while back on a CR500 going up comp hill. That was HIM? He also said he came out with Dave Reynolds and camped with us once. I can't seem to remember exactly who he was, but either way, thats very sad to hear. Poor guy. Quote
sand chick Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Sad to hear our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends :praying: Quote
offroadracer Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Sad to hear gerald thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends Quote
Luvdunes Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Our prayers go out to his friends and family. :praying: Quote
Danielle Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Very sad to hear,my condolenses to his family and friends. Quote
Sand_YFZ Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) Bert just told me he was the guy who got hit by a rail a while back on a CR500 going up comp hill. That was HIM? He also said he came out with Dave Reynolds and camped with us once. I can't seem to remember exactly who he was, but either way, thats very sad to hear. Poor guy. Ya he was the one that clipped that rail that cross cut the hill that day on the CR500,and never let off the throttle. He was one crazy guy,and always alot of fun to be around.He used to ride a Black Banshee.That is still up there with one of the knarliest wrecks ive witnessed. I also used to always run into him at 7-11's when he delivered for Budweiser He will be missed. Edited August 21, 2007 by Sand_YFZ Quote
dunefreak Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Ya he was the one that clipped that rail that cross cut the hill that day on the CR500,and never let off the throttle. He was one crazy guy,and always alot of fun to be around.He used to ride a Black Banshee.That is still up there with one of the knarliest wrecks ive witnessed. I also used to always run into him at 7-11's when he delivered for Budweiser He will be missed. yep, thats the guy Bert was talkin about. Still can't remember if I ever met him. R.I.P. Justin Quote
ash Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Sad news! Godspeed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family and friends! :praying: Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 Ya he was the one that clipped that rail that cross cut the hill that day on the CR500,and never let off the throttle. He was one crazy guy,and always alot of fun to be around.He used to ride a Black Banshee.That is still up there with one of the knarliest wrecks ive witnessed. I also used to always run into him at 7-11's when he delivered for Budweiser He will be missed. His brother Brent is just as crazy on a street bike. I cringe at the stories he tells me when they ride. Quote
sandseeker Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 :praying: Always sad to hear when someone looses a friend Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 There has been an account set up for his family if anyone would like to help: Nevada State Bank Justin Chapman Acct#0180091142 Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 The Palms has backed out of a promise to cover the funeral costs....after arrangements were already made. .....and the union has refused his benefits because he was short on hours for one month. $300 donated. Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted August 21, 2007 Author Posted August 21, 2007 JUSTIN CHAPMAN Justin Paul Chapman, 31, of Henderson, passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. He was born Feb. 3, 1976, in Riverside, Calif., and resided in Nevada since 1984. Justin was a construction driller. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristen Chapman. Justin is survived by his wife, Melissa Chapman; daughter, Kaitlyn Chapman of Henderson; mother, Jan Blair of Henderson; father, Gary Chapman of Las Vegas; brothers, Chad Chapman of Henderson, and Brent Chapman of Las Vegas; stepmother, Linda Chapman of Las Vegas; stepfather, Matthew Blair; mother and father-in-law, Darlene and John Pekarek, all of Henderson. If Tear Drops Could Build Stairways, I Would Climb To Heaven And Bring You Home Again. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22. Visitation also 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, with service to follow, all at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Burial immediately following services at Palm Valley View Cemetery. Quote
high octane junkie Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 The Palms has backed out of a promise to cover the funeral costs....after arrangements were already made. .....and the union has refused his benefits because he was short on hours for one month. $300 donated. what local was he out of?!?!?!?!? that's just absurd. i'm speechless. Quote
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