Family and friends mourn Colorado Springs crane operator’s tragic death
Danny Mata
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Family and friends of a crane operator killed at a Colorado Springs job site are remembering the man they say left a lasting impact on everyone around him.
On April 28, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the construction site of Forge at Peak Innovation Park after reports of a crane operator trapped inside his equipment. Alex Disher was pronounced dead at the scene.
KRDO13 has reached out to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for more details on the incident; however, OSHA says it cannot discuss ongoing investigations. OSHA has six months to complete the investigation, according to officials.
In a text message to KRDO13, Disher’s wife, Brandy, shared the following statement about her husband.
“Alex is the love of my life, my best friend, my whole world. This man did anything and everything he could to see us smile. He worked so hard so I could be a stay-at-home mom. I will forever be grateful to him and the love we shared. He was the most goofy, life-loving person I have ever met.
He always had us on an adventure always. Always had get-rich schemes. Loved our kids with everything he had.”
Tera Hill, a friend of the family, said, “Alex was probably one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. You could call Alex at any time, and he’d help with anything. Anything from [being] a handyman, to a simple task, to somebody to talk to. He would be there, available, no matter what.”
Alex, remembered for his humor, kindness and unwavering devotion to his family, left an indelible mark on those who knew him. “Alex was funny. He was so funny. He was kind, and he was endlessly generous,” Hill said.
His loved ones say they cherished his ability to brighten any room and his unique approach to parenting. As tributes pour in, his legacy as a devoted husband and incredible father continues to shine brightly.
“Brandy’s a spitfire, and Alex matched that energy,” Hill said. “They were so devoted to each other. It’s genuinely like once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. He loved those boys, and he loved his girl. He’s an incredible dad, he really is. He’s a silly guy, and he really incorporated that into his parenting style. He was the foundation of their family.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Alex’s family. There is also a Meal Train page to help provide for his wife, Brandy, and their three children.