Photos: Highway Workers Honor One of Their Own
On May 23 at the Town of Guilderland Highway Garage in Guilderland, a memorial service was held for Sean McCutcheon, who died on the job last year.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
At the start of the service, Town Highway Superintendent Steve Oliver speaks to the crowd that gathered as Sean McCutcheon’s widow, Cathy, wipes away tears while members of the Guilderland Town Highway Department, Guilderland Town officials, Guilderland Emergency Medical Services workers, Guilderland Police, friends, and family of Sean McCutcheon gathered on Monday afternoon at the town’s highway garage to dedicate a memorial to McCutcheon. A 19-year town employee, McCutcheon died on May 22, 2015, while working at the job he had loved. He was 54.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
American flags line the memorial as members of the American Legion Riders hold their flags for a final salute.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Always on their mind: The memorial sits before the giant orange plow in front of the garage.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
After the final salute, Oliver places a Legion Riders coin on the memorial stone.