Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
April 28th is Workers Memorial Day, a day we pause to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
First recognized in Canada in 1984 and formally acknowledged in the United States by Congress in 1989, this day serves as a solemn reminder of the risks faced by workers every day and the responsibility we share to protect one another.
A Day of Remembrance and Responsibility
Workers Memorial Day is not only a time to reflect. It is also a call to action.
Each name represents:
- A life dedicated to public service
- A family forever impacted
- A powerful reminder of why safety must remain at the forefront of everything we do
Our commitment is clear and unwavering:
Think Safety First. Think Safety Last.
In Remembrance
We honor the Public Works professionals, especially those from the New England Chapter, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities:
- 1978 – Wally Cuhna Jr., Lexington, MA Public Works
- 2005 – Peter Brazil, Lexington, MA Public Works
- 2011 – Michael J. Garofano (Father) and Michael J. Garofano Jr. (Son), Rutland, VT Public Works
- 2012 – Carlos Tabares, New Bedford, MA Public Works
- 2014 – Michael McDaniel Jr., Natick, MA Public Works
- 2015 – David Ridzon, Tolland, CT Public Works
- 2017 – Robert Cabral, Newton, MA Public Works
- 2017 – Warren Cowles, Longmeadow, MA
- 2017 – David McAdams, Newton, MA Public Works
- 2017 – Robert Callery, Boston, MA Public Works
- 2017 – David Fiske, Plainville, MA Public Works
- 2018 – John Doherty, Melrose, MA Public Works
- 2018 – Angelo Turano, Westerly, RI Public Works
- 2019 – Richard Macensky, Westerly, RI Public Works
- 2020 – Marcos A. Ruiz-Rodriguez, Lawrence, MA Public Works
- 2021 – Billy Troiano, Westwood, MA Public Works
- 2021 – Fredric Joe Brooks Jr., Village of Poultney, VT Public Works
- 2023 – Richard Plescia, Falmouth, MA Public Works
- 2024 – Andrew DiDomenico, Connecticut Department of Transportation
- 2024 – David Sousa, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- 2024 – Mark DeCouto, Easton, MA Public Works
- 2025 – Andrew Porter, Rockport, MA
- 2025 – Jamie Nickerson, Enfield, CT Public Works
Never Forgotten
May they rest in peace. Their service, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Help Us Honor Every Life
If we have unintentionally omitted any individual who lost their life in the line of duty, we sincerely apologize.
Please email Molly at neapwa@gmail.com to email our chapter administrator. Share their name, year, and department with us so we can update our records and ensure their legacy is recognized.
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