A moment for a fallen brother
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As Super Bowl 50 approaches this Sunday, February 7, 2016, we, Brothers and Sisters of the IUEC, have another reason to watch, besides our love of the game. This amazing stadium has the heart and soul, inside of it, of one of our own. We lost Brother Donald E White, Jr. Local #8, in the building of the stadium. Outside of the 501 Club, in the southeast corner of the stadium, there is a plaque, under a birch tree that reads, "In memory of Donald E. White Jr. International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 8". Don watches over the stadium, his wife and his sons, cheering on his favorite team. This is a wonderful article, http://thelab.bleacherreport.com/in-the-shadow-of-the-super-bowl/ , done by Lars Anderson. This article is a reminder of how, in our trade and many others, it takes only a split second to change your whole life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dons entire family, every day. We lost a brother, his wife lost a husband, his children a loving father. So, this Sunday, before the game comes on, say a few words to Don. Let him know that he will never be forgotten and every time we see Levi Stadium, or watch a game there, we know he is watching as well. Rest in peace, Brother, you will never be forgotten.
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