Service tomorrow for man killed in Harbor Island shipyard fall

We now know more about the man who died after falling from the drillship Kulluk at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island last Friday. The Kitsap Sun published a followup last night, identifying him as 39-year-old William “Bull” Ben Shelby of Bremerton. There’s a memorial service for him in Silverdale tomorrow. Though there was no name in our story published Friday, his sister in Iowa added comments on Saturday thanking other commenters for their well-wishes, and adding, “I want to thank the firemen, paramedics and everyone else who worked so hard to try to save my brother’s life. Thank you for trying.”

Aman February 8, 2012 (6:43 pm)

R.I.P. Mr. William “Bull” Ben Shelby. Condolences to your Family, Friends, and Colleagues.

Coast Guard February 8, 2012 (8:26 pm)

On behalf of the crew of the USCGC POLAR STAR next to the Kulluk, we are sincerely sorry for your loss. We are undergoing extensive repairs to reactivate and sail in the near future and it would’nt be possible without the hard work and dedication of people like Ben Shelby and his fellow shipyard crew. Everyday is a gift and we will not forget to cherish each day. May God keep watch over Ben, our prayers are with you.

FC February 10, 2012 (1:52 pm)

My prayers are with his family; friends, union brothers and sisters; and the rest of the Todd family that miss him terrible. The Todd workers are a tight group and are going through an unimaginable loss. May peace be with his wife and children.

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