John Metzler, well known Pittsburgh wood artist, killed in freak accident

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John Metzler was pretty well known in Pittsburgh's arborist community. He frequently salvaged wood that was cut in city parks for his work. He was in the news just a couple weeks ago for reusing a bunch of trees that were damaged in this winter's snowstorms.

Apparently he was working with a chainsaw Thursday evening when a U-Haul trailer broke loose from a truck and hit him. He was wearing hearing protection and had no idea what was about to hit him.

Here's a couple articles about his death:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_681271.html

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10134/1058150-100.stm


Here's the article that I mentioned above about his work:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10122/1054556-437.stm

He was a really interesting guy, and our community was dealt a tragic loss with his death.
 
His name sounds very familiar. I believe I have read about his work elsewhere.

Very sad. Only the good die young.

Prayers to the family.
 

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