GRTC bus driver dies from COVID-19
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A GRTC bus operator has died from complications of COVID-19, the company announced Thursday.
John Thrower, 49, was admitted to a local hospital Aug. 16 and died Sept. 23. He had been a driver since Jan. 5, 2015 and last worked Aug. 15. He is survived by his, a son and extended family members.
“Last night, I heard the heartbreaking news that John Thrower passed. He was a bright and beautiful soul, and I was always inspired by the positive light he cast here at GRTC,” said GRTC Chief Executive Officer Julie Timm. “I mourn this tragic loss to our family and our community and extend my deepest condolences to his family and to all who knew him.”
“John was proud to be a GRTC Operator, and he did everything he could to safely serve the public during this crisis while volunteering many hours and days of overtime to support the essential mobility needs of our community. This loss to GRTC hits directly into our hearts and reminds us all how deadly this disease can be, and how all of us are susceptible. We share in Mrs. Thrower’s grief.”
Free counseling is available to all GRTC employees and their families through GRTC’s Employee Assistance Program.
