The final body pulled from wreckage of #Amtrak188-that of Bob Gildersleeve frm Maryland. Sincere condolences to his family.@wbaltv11
— Donna Hamilton (@dhamiltontv) May 14, 2015
In a brief but sad follow-up to a story posted to Twitchy yesterday, workers this morning pulled from the wreckage of Amtrak 188 the body of what is believed to be the final missing passenger. The body is confirmed to be that of 45-year-old Bob Gildersleeve, whose extended family had convened at the crash site to hand out fliers in a desperate search for information.
8th victim of Amtrak crash has been found Mayor now holding press conference
— Walt Hunter (@WaltHunterCBS3) May 14, 2015
Fire commissioner: cadaver dog helped find 8th victim in Amtrak wreckage body found at 8 am this morning mayor,governor now addressing media
— Walt Hunter (@WaltHunterCBS3) May 14, 2015
Gildersleeve’s cell phone had been found on the tracks, confirming to his family that he had been on the train. As of this morning, his fate was still in question.
Mourning and a sad search for survivors. The young person here holds a pic of Bob Gildersleeve, still missing https://t.co/iokSACGZyQ
— Tamala Edwards (@TamEdwards6abc) May 14, 2015
Three Amtrak victims had a common thread: all were heading home to family http://t.co/cX2vT1j4b8 pic.twitter.com/Ukw5iEy9K9
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 14, 2015
Several were touched yesterday by photos and video of his 13-year-old son, Marc, handing out fliers in the area. “Just help me find my dad,” he asked an area reporter.
Ecolab confirms its vice-president of corporate accounts, Bob Gildersleeve, died in Amtrak crash "Bob was an exceptional leader."
— Philly.com (@phillydotcom) May 14, 2015
Gildersleeves' wife Danna also releases a statement on her husband's death #Amtrak188 pic.twitter.com/7mwhuLMnNR
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) May 14, 2015
Expressing sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of Bob Gildersleeve, for comfort, peace during this time. https://t.co/HwuXt0vR2D
— Faith Journey (@FaithJourney7) May 14, 2015
Prayers for all of the families who are hurting at this time.
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