Salisbury News has come to learn that Mr. Joseph Binkowski, (Tech Ed Teacher) at Pittsville Middle School was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday. He will be GREATLY missed by all his past and present students.
This information is just coming in on this Folks so give us some time to get more details. We did learn that the accident was not local. One source tells us the accident may have happened in Kentucky. More to come......
UPDATE: I received a phone call earlier today from one, (out of 6) of Joe's children. He filled me in on what actually happened and felt we should share that with all of you.
Joe was with a friend riding his BMW motorcycle in the mountains outside Philadelphia. He was only traveling 35 mph at the time of the accident. The temperature yesterday became so hot, Joe decided to take his helmet off, (something he rarely ever did) and at one point the bike just went out from underneath him and he struck his head.
The Medical Examiner did state that if he had been wearing his helmet he would be alive today. Joe was flown to the hospital via Medovac but they could not save him. Salisbury News will provide funeral information just as soon as it becomes available.
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REST IN PEACE MR. B!!! OUR PRAYERS GOT OUT TO HIS FAMILY!! HE WAS ONE OF THE COOOLEST TEACHERS EVER!! HE WILL B GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US!!
ReplyDeletemy sources are telling me it was in new Jersey
ReplyDeleteJoe was not only a great teacher, he was a kind, gentle soul. Our community has suffered a great loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and students.
ReplyDeleteMr.B was a great teacher he taught myself my brothers and sisters..he was one of the best teachers! He will be missed by all his students! May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to his family and friends
ReplyDeleteThe accident happened in Pennsylvania. Please pray for his 6 children. They have a tough, tough road ahead of them. And they are an AMAZING family.
ReplyDeleteI worked with Joe for many years. He was a kind, giving, caring and helpful person and a wonderful teacher. He put those around him before himself. Without being asked, he went out of his way on many occasions to help me when I needed it. He always had a smile, an encouraging word, and a inspiring outlook on life. He will be missed!
ReplyDeleteMr B , AKA the Binkster, AKA Binky was my wife and I's principal at Crusader's Christian Academy back in 82-83. Always tough but fair. Willing to have a listening ear to kids that were having a tough time and show compassion. I thought it was very cool that he ended up teaching one of our kids at Pittsville. My mother in law text me yesterday right after the accident happened to tell us about it. At the time he was still breathing and in route to a PA hospital. Then she let us know he had passed away. He will be missed. Pray for his ex-wife Judy and all their kids as they face this tough time. Long live the memory of "The Bink".....
ReplyDeleteJoe split his time between Bennett Middle School and Pittsvile.....he is a very nice man - I will dearly miss his kayaking stories and extend my condolences to his kids.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very sad -I understand he was a great teacher. RIP and God Bless his family!
ReplyDeletethis is unbelievably sad. Mr. Binkowski was an amazing teacher. His death is a huge loss to many people. I'm so sad for his family.
ReplyDeleteI thought he taught at Bennett Middle School... Am I mistaken? He is still listed on their website.
ReplyDeleteOh, so very sad. My deepest sympathies to his family and to his middle school families. I know he will be missed terribly.
ReplyDeleteRIP Joe. You were a really, really great guy, and I'm honored I got to know you and enjoy some time with you. What a great family those Binkowski's are.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with his family. He taught my wife years ago and my daughter this year. And I had the pleasure of selling him new windows for his house a few years ago where I realized he had taught my wife. He was a dedicated teacher who will be missed deeply.
ReplyDeleteJIM
Mr. Binkowski was a great teacher.
ReplyDeletei had him last semester and he helped me with everything. he was an amazing teacher. He always helped everyone. i'm deffiently going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP Mr.B
One of my son's favorite teachers, a great loss for everyone. He will be missed.
ReplyDeleteVery sad news for something that could have been prevented. Even though this wonderful teacher that has touched so many lives has been lost, let us not forget the importance here: HELMETS SAVE LIVES! Yes, they are hot to wear, yes they are uncomfortable but please wear them! Freak accidents happen and we are not immortal! Sadness overwelms me with this great loss.
ReplyDeleteMr. B was the man he was a great teacher who treated his students like his own child. he was always there for you and he became a mentor for many of his past and present students. He was a very knowledgable man and would do anything for you. Mr. B taught myself and he even had teh oppurtunity to teach my step children, I only wish he had the oppurtunity o continue you his leagcy of teaching further, RIP Mr. B you will be sadly missed by many many people. Thank you for all of your Great years of teaching.
ReplyDeleteGary Bratten
Mr.B was my favorite teach every morninq he would come & tell us the news, never to think he would be apart of it. Just listinq too the details had me on the virq of cry wen reality hit that he was really qone. Now when i look at the projects you helped me with i will think of yuh knowinq that qod needed yuh more than i,Bennett middle & yuhr family , you will never be forqoten , & will aiways be love
ReplyDeleteDe'ja.O stud from bennett
Mr. B is an awesome teacher and he always will be. He is my favorite teacher. Rest In Peace Mr. B. God Bless the family. I <3 you Mr. B you rock. I am so glad I came to Pittsville this year to meet this wonderful teacher in his last years. I will always remember him and I'm so happy he's in a better place. I know God has excepted him but I also know that someway God will send him back down to earth someday for other people to enjoy as much as me and all the other people that he taught in the last 28 years at Pittsville Elem. and Middle School.
ReplyDeleteREST IN PEACE MR. B
Adding on to other comments, the "Tech Ed" room isn't a tech ed room because for me and lots of other students and teachers, it's Mr. B's room and it always will be no matter how many years have passed. I loved him deeply and so did many other people. once again GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY
ReplyDeleteI sat back earlier today and thought of all the many memories that i had in that room...and all of them began with Mr. B talking about his favorite band..The Beetles...!! Well i hope he finally got his wish and is rockin heaven wit his favorite band!! We love u Mr.B...untill we meet again..
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolensces to "Mr. B's" family. He made such a positive impression on me as my principal in Crusaders Christian Academy in the early 80s. What a great guy (even if it was nearly 30 years ago)-- he will most certainly be missed.
ReplyDeletemr.b you were the best technology education i ever had and not even mr.m can replace you..i will always know all of the times i had been bad or wrong in your class i wish i could take back...the last thing i said to you was..."whatever mr.b" i cant believe how nieve i was i feel like if i would have done something different that you would still be here today and pittsville school wouldnt always be sadend. our chourus teacher wouldnt cry when she thinks she saw you in the hallway. or when she accidently calls your room and your not there its makes us all burst and relize we will never see you again. but one day we will just stop and relize one day you will be back with us as a different person but we will maybe someday meet. i love you mr b and hope this reaches to you somehow..
ReplyDeletea lovi ng 8th grader from pittsville elementry....e.c