The Fredonia community in Caldwell County came together last week to assist Dunbar Farms in getting their wheat crop in and soybeans planted following the tragic loss of Jonathan Dunbar June 23rd.
Dunbar died when his left front tire on his semi blew out near the 16 mile marker on the I-169 the Breathitt Parkway last Monday morning. The accident resulted in the tractor-trailer running into the median and overturning multiple times.
When word reached Fredonia Gary Holland with Akridge Farm Supply says the farming community quickly gathered and decided to get to work to help Dunbar Farms.
click to download audioHolland says other farmers were working with the Dunbar family to harvest the wheat crop.
click to download audioHe says Jonathan’s grandfather and father were among those making sure his crop was harvested.
click to download audioHolland adds the outpouring of love and support from farmers in Fredonia, Caldwell County, and the surrounding area was amazing.
click to download audioHolland says in addition to the help harvesting crops, farmers and community members delivered food and water to help feed those doing the work in the fields.
Friday following Jonathan Dunbar’s funeral at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton, he was escorted to his final resting place in Fredonia Cemetery by more than 30 John Deere tractors driven by Dunbar’s family and friends. That video can be found on the Travelin the Bluegrass Facebook site.
