Dru Worker Death – Dru Worker has passed away suddenly. He was confirmed dead on Wednesday, the 26th April 2023. According to reports reaching the public, the died at a petroleum plant explosion in Lemont. Dru Worker wrestling coach at Victor Andrew High School in Tinley Park. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. The news of the 25 year old’s death has left many shocked and devastated.
No hazardous materials were released, according to the fire officials on the scene, and there is no threat to the public. OSHA is looking into it right now. The Will County Sheriff’s Office said that a fire and explosion at a petroleum refinery in the south suburban community of Lemont resulted in one death and one injury on Tuesday morning.
Who was Dru Worker?
Dru Worker wrestling coach at Victor Andrew High School in Tinley Park. He was a resident of Homewood, Illinois where he lived until the time of his death. He was a VJA assistant wrestling coach and devoted his time working to grow the T-Bolts on and off the mats. “He helped instill confidence and sportsmanship in our T-Bolts” District 230 said in a recent statement. Read below.
“It is with a heavy heart that we learned of the loss of Dru Worker. Dru tragically died in an oil refinery explosion in Lemont earlier today. As a VJA assistant wrestling coach, Dru worked to grow our T-Bolts on and off the mats. He helped instill confidence and sportsmanship in our T-Bolts. Our deepest condolences to the Worker family.”
Worker also served as the assistant wrestling coach at Andrew High School in Tinley Park where he spent years as an amateur wrestler. “Man, it’s going to be rough, but we got to be strong at stick together,” Bulldogs coach, Edward Ortiz, said
“”Dru was a State Champion for the Bulldogs and an All-State wrestler at Mt. Carmel. He was currently an assistant coach at Andrew High School, and was helping wrestlers in Freestyle and Greco as recently as practice last night. We will miss you Dru. Our hearts go out to the Worker family.” – The Tinley Park Bulldogs Wrestling Club said mourning his tragic death.
Dru Worker obituary and funeral arrangements will be released at a later date
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