I first met JOHN HERRIN (53300) in the late 1970's.

In the years I knew him, he always worked steady for APL, First on days and later ,nights. By the time I went to the night side, JOHN was the yard chief. In all the years as an employee of APL He was always stepping forward when he found the employer violating the contract. Testifying against them at LRC's and arbitrations. He was " Union " to the core.
On July first last year, JOHN retired at the at the age of 68. He immediately left for an extended camping vacation on the East Coast. Upon returning at the end of August, his doctor informed him he had terminal cancer. On January the 27th, John passed away. He was a very private person and requested that no services be held. But, I wanted to take this moment to honor a good union man.

We salute you  JOHN.

IAN KENNEDY and MICHELE DRAYTON