In Loving Memory
Whether driving routes on garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the men and women of our industry serve important roles and are very special people. Together, let's honor the memory of those fallen heros who have served the waste industry by our side. If someone in your company has passed away and you would like to honor them, please fill out the form below. The sanitation community joins you in honoring the employees and co-workers of your company who have passed before us.
Christopher Rice Company: Gold Medal Environmental Years of Service: 5 Comments: Prayers to your friends and family. You will be truly missed. We will not forget you, Christopher Rice. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or … Read more
Dantrell Gray Company: J.D. Parker and Sons Years of Service: 5 Comments: “He showed respect for the job, and he showed respect for me,” said Dave Parker, president of J.D. Parker and Sons, a New Port Richey garbage collection company. “I liked him very much.” We will not forget you, Dantrell Gray. Together, let’s honor … Read more
Diane Chicoine Company: City of Toronto Sanitation – Scarborough District Years of Service: 25 Comments: Diane Chicoine, 59, was standing on the rear passenger side of the truck April 6 on Folcroft Ave., in the Kingston Rd. and Danforth Ave. area, when she suffered a medical issue and fell off, Toronto police said. “I’m pretty … Read more
Kaseem Smith Company: City of Miami Years of Service: 5 Comments: The City of Miami statement released Tuesday read: “On behalf of the City of Miami, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family, loved ones and coworkers of Kaseem Smith. Mr. Smith, who worked as a Waste Collector Operator II and was behind the … Read more
William Rumpke, Sr. Thomas Rumpke was an owner, co-president, and chief executive officer of Rumpke Consolidated Companies until his death in 2004. William Rumpke Sr., Tom’s cousin, is the president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of the company, which Bill’s father started in 1932. In 1932, the company was a hog farm … Read more
Tymario Joiner Company: Greene County Solid Waste Department Years of Service: 2 Comments: Joiner was a member of an inmate work crew at South Mississippi Correctional Institution and was assigned to the Greene County Solid Waste Department, MDOC said. Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article137068873.html#storylink=cpy We will not forget you, Tymario Joiner. Together, let’s honor the memory … Read more
William Pierce Company: Greentree Landfill Years of Service: 18 Comments: RIP We will not forget you, William Pierce. Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and women who have served by our side. Whether on the garbage trucks, delivering portable sanitation units, or working in the offices and repair shops, the employees of our … Read more
W. Robert “Bob” Reum Company: Waste Management Years of Service: 5 Comments: He was something he talked about at length,” Courtney Reum said. “He loved Waste (Management) and was really passionate about where the company was going.”5 We will not forget you, W. Robert “Bob” Reum Together, let’s honor the memory of the men and … Read more
Marcus Colbert Company: Department of Public Works Maryland Years of Service: 23 Comments: Marcus Colbert, 30, died Monday in Laurel, Maryland. Police say the driver of a SUV struck a parked car along Old Sandy Spring Road and then hit Colbert, who was at the back of the truck loading trash. Colbert, a Department of … Read more
Marcus Colbert Company: Department of Public Works, City of Laurel Years of Service: 11 Comments: Marcus Colbert, 30, of Laurel passed away while working his route. Working for the Department of Public Works is a family affair for him and his family. He started working for the company in 2005 following in his father, Ralph … Read more