After a tragic fertilizer facility explosion devastated the city of West, TX, they not only faced the grief of lives lost, serious injuries, and damages to homes, schools, and businesses, but they also had to quickly repair life-sustaining infrastructure. This small town, best known for their kolaches and their friendly people, fought hard to rebuild their community. We hope this film honors the tragedy and the lives lost while also celebrating the resilience of the community and how they have not only rebuilt but are thriving despite the challenges.
A special thanks to the people who made this venture possible. Thank you for sharing your time, your passion, and your heart with the people of West.
The City of West Staff and City Council
Walker Partners
Fullwrite Creative
Jonna Mae and Dana Spigener
EDWARD HYKEL
A HERO FALLEN TOO SOON
THOSE WE LOST APRIL 17, 2013
WEST FIRE DEPT
Morris Bridges
Cody Dragoo
Joey Pustejovsky
Douglas Snokhous
Capt. Robert Snokhous
ABBOTT FIRE DEPT
Cyrus Reed
Jerry Chapman
MERKEL FIRE DEPT
Perry Calvin
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY FIRE DEPT
Kevin Sanders
DALLAS FIRE DEPT
Kenneth Harris
WEST RESIDENTS
Adolf Lander
Jimmy Matus
Judith Ann Monroe
Mariano Saldivar
William “Buck” Uptmore