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'Coots' Matthews, oil well hellfighter, dies

posted 14 years ago by BlackiesDad
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[–] amazon423 14 years ago

He was a pioneer in the business along with Red Adair. Thanks to both of them for pioneering fire fighting in one of the deadliest venues.

[–] BlackiesDad 14 years ago

Houston has lost two great citizens in the last week, Dan Duncan and Coots Matthews. They will be missed.

[–] amazon423 14 years ago

Who is Dan Duncan? I'm in San Diego.

Update: The local newspaper just published who Dan Duncan was. Another great guy it sounds like.