06/27/2026
After 10 incredible years, the time has come for me to retire and close this chapter as the owner of Crouse Towing & Recovery.
I want to sincerely thank the people of Crawford County and all of the surrounding communities for trusting and supporting our family business over the years. It has truly been an honor to serve you, whether it was in the middle of the night, during bad weather, or when you needed help the most.
A special thank you goes to all of our local emergency responders, dispatchers, firefighters, EMS, city police, county deputies, and Illinois State Police. Thank you for your professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to keeping our communities and highways safe. It has been a privilege working alongside each of you.
As I retire, I am proud to pass the business on to Ayres Towing. Caleb has been a dedicated part of Crouse Towing & Recovery for the past eight years, and I have complete confidence that he will continue providing the dependable, professional service our community has come to expect. I know he will continue serving Crawford County and the surrounding areas with the same commitment and care.
Although I’m retiring from ownership, I’m not retiring from serving my community. I will continue serving with Crawford Rescue and will always be there to lend Caleb a hand whenever he needs it. It’s comforting to know the community will continue to be well taken care of.
This retirement isn’t just the end of a career—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. I look forward to spending more time with my family, making memories, and enjoying the moments I’ve often had to miss while answering the next call.
I also want to give my deepest thanks to my wife, Lesa. Thank you for standing beside me through the long hours, late-night calls, holidays, and everything that comes with this business. Your love, patience, encouragement, and sacrifices made all of this possible. I couldn’t have done it without you.
To every customer, friend, family member, and fellow first responder who supported Crouse Towing & Recovery throughout the years—thank you. Your loyalty, trust, and encouragement have meant more than words can express.
Although the name is changing, the commitment to serving our community will continue. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives for the past 10 years. I am grateful for every call, every handshake, and every friendship along the way.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for 10 wonderful years of support. God bless each of you, and please continue to support Ayres Towing as they carry on the tradition of serving our community.
— Brad Crouse
