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Over 2 Tons Of Steel Tubing Kills Naperville Man; GoFundMe Started

Milos Jovanovic, 36, died after he was accidentally hit by 5,000 pounds of steel tubing, according to reports.

NAPERVILLE, IL — A GoFundMe has been started to aid the family of a Naperville man who died in a work accident on Feb. 5. Milos Jovanovic, 36, was hit by 5,000 pounds of steel tubing as it was being loaded onto his truck at Plant 45, according to South Bend Tribune.

Jovanovic was set to be airlifted to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead at the airfield.

According to the GoFundMe started by Marina Bozilovic in memory of Jovanovic, he was "a very kind soul who devoted all his life to his family."

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The post continues,

"Misa will be missed more than words can express. His kindness, his laughter, his love—these are the things that will stay with us. We will carry his memory in our hearts, forever cherishing the moments we shared and the love he gave so freely. Rest in peace, Misa. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be deeply missed."

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As of Tuesday, the fundraiser had received more than $112,000 in donations. Click the link to donate to the GoFundMe for Milos Jovanovic.

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