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OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY A LOCAL UNION/ADC

Sentinel Statue & Freedom Walk War Memorial 
Local 1 Washington/Alaska 

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In addition to their work helping displaced refugees find work and stability in the BAC, Local 1 WA/AK officers, staff and members traveled to Centralia, WA to restore and refurbish two significant memorials – the Sentinel statue and the War Memorial in George Washington Park.

The memorials had suffered significant damage. The mortar holding these granite slabs in place had cracked, threatening the structural integrity of the memorial. To protect the monuments, the team carefully removed the damaged mortar and resealed the joints, allowing the memorial to move with the seasons, ensuring its longevity for generations to come.

Another team of Local 1 WA/AK members worked in Pacific, WA to install six new war memorials along the Interurban Trail. Their work was a labor of love and skill, as they provided the tools, labor, and expertise needed to install the pavers for these beautiful new tributes.

Completed in time for a Veteran’s Day ribbon-cutting ceremony, these memorials offer a peaceful space for the public to reflect on the sacrifices of the service members whose names are immortalized in the stones.