Memorial
Charles R. Clark Company: Northeast Florida Builders Association Years of Service: 50+ Comments: Charles R. Clark, 84, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was known lovingly as the Godfather of SMC, Charlie was the force behind building one of the nation’s greatest, and most awarded, Sales and Marketing Councils, the official marketing branch of the Northeast … Read more
Vince Nalencz Company: Eagle Disposal of East Earl Years of Service: 2+ Comments: Vince Nalencz, 24, of Media, Pennsylvania passed away due to injuries sustained as a result of a work related hit and run. “Vinny,” as his frineds and family ccalled him, was the most loving and caring young man ever. He had a … Read more
Reverend Mark D. Gates Company: Racine City Sanitation Years of Service: 2+ Comments: Mark D. Gates of Racine, Wisconsin passed away while working his morning route by a vehicle collision. While collecting recyclables as part of his job, he became pinned between his garbage truck and another vehicle. Friends and family say Mr. Gates “was … Read more
Gonzalo Trevino Sr. Company: Winnebago Landfill Company Years of Service: 5+ Comments: On April 28, 2016 the sanitation community lost a wonderful man, Gonzalo Trevino, 54 passed away while doing the job he loved so much. Everyone on his garbage route loved him and were always kind towards him. He loved his family and especially … Read more
Ramesh Solanki Company: Vadodara Municipal Corporation Years of Service: 3+ Comments: Ramesh Solanki, 42, of Harni, India passed away doing the job he enjoyed. For multiple years Solanki worked as a sanitation worker and was tasked with the annual septic tank cleaning in Harni. He was a dedicated professional and a seasoned veteran within the … Read more
Vince Nalencz Company: Eagle Disposal of East Earl Years of Service: 1+ Comments: Vince Nalence, 24, known by his friends as “Vinny” is just one of the victims year round that passed away due to injuries sustained while working his morning route. Nalencz was a thriving young man that loved his family and loved children. … Read more
Mouhcine Fikri Company: Morocco National Years of Service: 5+ Comments: Mouhcine Fikri, 31, from Al-Hoceima near Morocco passed away while trying to uphold the local law. Fikri was a firm and loving man and even King Mohammed VI offered his condolences to Fikri’s family. A very fierce and gentleman, Fikri remained true to his values … Read more
Jonathan Sprinkle Company: Kimble Sanitary Landfill Years of Service: 18 Comments: Jonathan W. Sprinkle, 62, from New Philadelphia worked at the Kimble Sanitary Landfill for over 18 years. For years he worked on the grounds assist trucks with unloading and every driver knew him by name. The entire staff at Kimble Company, who is like … Read more
Michael Burris Company: Plastic Recycling Inc. Years of Service: 5+ Comments: Michael Burris, 31, of Lebanon was a hard working man. As a lead maintenance worker he always enjoyed coming in to work and excited to see what the day would hold. He loved his family and despite moving around the country, all roads lead … Read more
Arthur “Artie” Grimes Company: Grimes Tree Services Years of Service: 5+ Comments: Arthur Grimes, 52 of Osteen, FL. passed away doing the very job he loved and enjoyed. Through great adversity he managed to change his life around, thanks to his amazing wife, Faith and their children. In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, “Artie” was … Read more