August’s latest video for Samurai Joe’s daughter Meadow

[deevo]

Thanks to August for sharing Meadow’s slideshow with us, as a father of 2 young girls, one being Meadow’s age, after watching the video first thing this morning that’s all that’s been on my mind all day. I don’t know Joe personally but from what I’ve seen on August’s videos and Instagram he’s a standup guy and great father. @Magnum783 first told me about the accident at the tree expo and was kinda feeling helpless ever since, I know I’m on the other side of the country in Canada and all but please support our brother and his family as much as we can! I donated tonight to the go fund me page. @August_Hunicke here’s the link
https://www.gofundme.com/bereavement-of-meadow-grace-boyd
Thoughts and prayers for Joe and his family.

 

[NE Tree]

As a father of 3 little boys myself, something like this seems unbearable. August did a fantastic job. My heart goes out to Joe and his family

 

[Magnum783]

I watch the videos today at work on base. With 14 military men standing around upon completion there was two looks on their faces. Tears streaming or looks of pure revenge on even commented “why can’t we find these people and keep our country safe”. It tears me to pieces the individual won’t even own up to it.

 

[macswan]

Fucking awful. Worst part of parenthood right there. Letting them walk out into a world they might not walk back from.

 

[Steve Connally]

So much loss. Absolutely tragic. I almost couldn't bring myself to watch the entire thing. I'm glad he has video and pictures so he can remember his sweet girls smile and voice. The enormity of a surprise and tragic loss is all encompassing. Grief feels like panic and it comes in waves. I hope the family can find a little bit of peace each day moving forward. SO deeply saddened by this.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Thanks for putting this up deevo.

 

[southsoundtree]

I missed the GoFundMe link for funeral and memorial costs, at first, in Deevo's OP. For any other skimmers who may have missed it, its at the end, and easy to do.

 

[rico]

Sending Joe and his family a little sunshine during these tough times. A beautiful child and an amazing video tribute!

 

[deevo]

Thanks guys for the contributions, and for others thinking just do it.... couldn’t go to a better cause. Let’s keep giving Joe and his family the support!

 

[evo]

couldn't finish the video, bouncing my 8 week old daughter while she's sleeping. Sending my love and best. IF possible keep us posted if the find the person.

 

[Daniel]

Its a strange thing what we've chosen as a profession.. There are a lot of ways to make a living... we are the grim reapers to the trees.... I've often wondered about the karmic implications, and worried for my son's life... Some of the most prolific tree cutters have lost children.... Mike Maas ... Big John, Rigg... Those are hard funerals...

I still have Mike's Daughter's photo on the fridge... Sweetest thing you've ever seen... Meadow looks the same... about as Sweet as you can get and still be human... Heart and prayers go out to Joe and his family...