Ross M. Harrington
Biography
Ross will be remembered by all who knew him, even those who knew him but briefly, as a man who commanded respect. Not without faults, he was human, his integrity and high standards were promptly evident in his every word.
He was a devoted employee of the Service. He served on three refuges during his 10 years with the Service. - Ruby Lake, Tule Lake and Columbia. He was faithful, industrious and capable worker. His co-workers admired him personally, trusted his judgment and respected his knowledge and abilities. He was a real credit to the Service.
It can truly be said, men of his caliber are few indeed. Ross was a gentleman.
Cause of Death
He was killed on May 28, 1957, while dozing with a TD-9 above a new road grade cut into a hill side, the dozer blade hit solid rock causing the TD-9 to slip sideways. The TD-9 rolled over down to the road grade about 8 feet below. Ross was crushed beneath the TD-9 .
Source
Information was taken from May-August 1957 Columbia NWR, Othello, Washington Narrative Report.
