Ralph Thomas Tappen

Ralph Tappen was born on September 20 1931. Ralph is the father of Kit Tappen our previous Wall inclusion. On October 292005 Ralph suffered a heart attack while on a service call. Ralph left behind his wife two sons and a daughter. We respectfully add Ralph Thomas Tappen to our “Wall of the Fallen”.

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• Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.

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Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.

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