ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Former News 6 Investigative Reporter Michael Holfeld has confirmed to News 6 a prominent figure with the Orlando Iron Workers Union has passed away.
Holfeld says Bobby Knost was a tremendous leader, and he considered Knost a friend.
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The United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters & Service Technicians Local 295 posted on Facebook. They said “May the wings of comfort and peace embrace his family, friends, and members of Ironworkers 808.”
Knost was well known to News 6.
Just last year, Knost spoke with News 6 again as the union broke ground on the “Three Wiseman Apprentice and Training Facility.”
Holfeld says Knost died in a boating accident over the weekend.
We are working to learn exact details.