Jed Walters

[Nutball]

$5 goes a long way when big donor numbers are involved. I think crowd funding is a great thing as long as there is widespread participation, and no abuse of the system.

 

[lxskllr]

That's the way I see it. I give fairly small amounts of money to various software projects I use. By itself, it's maybe a beer at the pub, but many people giving small amounts turns into something. Dunno how many other people give money, but if nothing else, it's a token of appreciation for what they do.

 

[cory]

This fellow from the skateboard world has some very nice thoughts about Jed's passing

 

[gf beranek]

That was great. Thank you posting that.

 

[Sender Kev]

We buried him Saturday at the Serbian Orthodox cemetery in Roslyn Washington.

 

[treebilly]

 

[Husky D]

Such a shock, I have only just caught up with this terrible news. Had a few conversations over the years with Jed and he was a good guy. What I liked was his genuine enthusiasm and Interest to learn, always appreciated advice and thanked the input, he just couldn't learn it quick enough he said!
Rest easy Jed.

 

[Reddog]

Sad, was always such a good guy.

 

[Fiddler]

well, look what the cat dragged in! Reddog!
good to read you W:ally.

 

[Burnham]

Wally! Hey, old son.

 

[Brock Mayo]

Wow, that video from Jed's skateboarding friend was powerful! It's strange, feeling like you know someone you never met, but reading Jed online and seeing him on the occasional video, you could tell he was an amazing human. Watching him hand file square really solidified to me that he was fully dedicated to the craft of tree work. It's cool to see he had that same drive for skateboarding, surfing, and his family.
I always got the feeling that Jacob had to really convince Jed to let him distract from the task at hand to make videos, but they were always the best ones! I was telling a co-worker the other day about "Jedding" the stump, but I'm failing to find that discussion in the search.
Jed's death has really made me wonder about all the close calls I've had... seems like luck is unfortunately a significant part of the game.

 

[theTreeSpyder]

Truly missed, very cordial , intelligent and even fun, even across the net.
Lent an even-ness few can match.

 

[rbtree]

I just heard about this tragic event a couple hours ago. So so sad. RIP, Jed.

I live in the area, but have never met Jed or Jacob. When Matt of Eastside was just getting started, he rented my GRCS a couple times. Patrick worked for him a bit, before and after he met me.

 

[treebilly]

Jed Walters' Tribute Shirt & Sticker

*You can still purchase sold out sizes. We will ship your shirt when they are back in stock in approximately 3 weeks. Jed Walters passed away on January 20, 2023, from a tragic accident. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this shirt and hardhat sticker will go to support Jed's surviving...

westcoastsaw.com

Seen this yesterday

 

[lxskllr]

I ordered one. Three week backorder.

 

[cory]

That is a very cool shirt

 

[Treeaddict]

I remember the video where Jed replied “it’s ineffable” to Jacobs question of why Jed loved tree work so much.

Edit: ordered a shirt too!

 

[davidwyby]

I just heard about this tragic event a couple hours ago. So so sad. RIP, Jed.

I live in the area, but have never met Jed or Jacob. When Matt of Eastside was just getting started, he rented my GRCS a couple times. Patrick worked for him a bit, before and after he met me.

Good to read you, sir.

 

[Eric H-L]

Fulton was friends with Jed back in his skateboard days. He posted a cool video soon after Jed died (@cory put in on this thread) and then this new one three weeks ago.

 

[cory]

Nice vid.

I was thinking about Jed today.

Interesting how many folks donated anonymously to his GoFundMe

 

[BlackSmith]

Some folks don’t need a pat on the back for doing the right thing.

 

[pantheraba]

I am checking back into the House and knew I needed to drop into this thread first. I learned about Jed's death a few weeks ago and could only say, "just damn."

He was such a genuine person, humble, knowledgeable, skilled and always willing to teach and encourage others. He was one of the best of us...as Butch would say, "I am with sad." I'll miss you, Jedi.

 

[davidwyby]

Got my Jed shirt from westcoastsaw yesterday. :-/

 

[biggun]

I am checking back into the House and knew I needed to drop into this thread first. I learned about Jed's death a few weeks ago and could only say, "just damn."

He was such a genuine person, humble, knowledgeable, skilled and always willing to teach and encourage others. He was one of the best of us...as Butch would say, "I am with sad." I'll miss you, Jedi.

Terrible news about Jed.

I am glad you are back posting mate. Hope you stick around 🙏🏼

 

[Mick!]

I got on well with Jed, I fell for his modesty till I saw his work in his videos, then I realised he was top drawer treeman, really jaw dropping elite level work.
We fell out a bit over the whole Covid/religion thing (my fault if I’m honest) which I regret, not that in the great scheme of things it matters a toss.
I try and think of him in sketchy situations, if it can happen to a guy as accomplished as him, it can happen to the rest of us.
I hadn’t realised about the skateboard thing till it came to light ‘after’
What a talented individual, what a damn shame.