Category: Memorial Corner
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Brother Daniel A. May
Our union mourns the loss of Brother Daniel A. May, who passed away on May 5 at the age of 80. A member of Local 1433, he followed in the footsteps of his father and began his career as a brakeman in the Bensenville Yard. Read on to hear some of his family’s most treasured memories about his remarkable life.
In Loving Memory of Donald H. Wolff II
SMART-TD mourns the loss of Brother Donald H. Wolff II, a devoted railroad professional and Local 903 Chairperson of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad, whose unwavering integrity, leadership, and dedication to his fellow union members left a profound impact across the industry. Remembered as a man of unmatched character, Don’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the causes he supported, and the strength with which he served.
Honoring the Legacy of Brother John A. Saunders
Our union mourns the loss of Brother John A. Saunders, a longtime union member and first chairman of the Union Pacific Caucus, who passed away on January 28 at the age of 84. Read on to learn more about Brother Saunders’s career on the railroad and how his family legacy lives on.
Thursday Arrangements Scheduled for Former New England Safety & Legislative Director
Our union mourns the loss of Brother George Casey, a 55-year union member who passed away on Saturday, March 1, at the age of 74. Arrangements are scheduled for this upcoming Thursday, March 6. Read on to learn about Brother Casey’s 50-year Amtrak career and the legacy that he’s left with SMART-TD.
UPDATE: Arrangements Announced for Brother Dan Bonawitz’s Celebration of Life
UPDATE: Arrangements announced for the Celebration of Life for 2023 SMART-TD Man of the Year, Dan Bonawitz (Local 1409 Kansas City, Kansas). We mourn the loss of Dan Bonawitz, a dedicated union brother who spent nearly two decades fighting for workers' rights, safety, and equality. His tireless advocacy has left an impactful legacy within the SMART-TD community.
Legacy: Edmonds Family Mourns a Loss While Celebrating a Future on the Rails
Howard Edmonds began a railroading legacy. During his 37-year career, he set an example for his son and grandson, who mourn his January 28 passing and look ahead to their own futures on the rails. Read on to learn more about what started this unexpected family tradition.
Brother Charles “Chuck” Cheek Passes Away After Battling Stage 4 Cancer
After a hard-fought battle against Stage 4 cancer, Brother Charles "Chuck" Cheek passed away last month at the age of 53. Read on to hear how our SMART-TD union family came together to assist with his mounting medical expenses and show what solidarity is all about.
Former Louisiana SLD Albert Buford “Sonny” Woodall Passes Away
With a career spanning over four decades, Brother Albert Buford “Sonny” Woodall dedicated much of his life to advocating for railroad workers, especially our Louisiana members. His relentless commitment to improving safety and increasing the respect given to his fellow workers is the hallmark of his legacy.