A Local Union Roofer Died From The Heat This Week

A friend of mine who still works for a Union Company in the Chicago area stopped by to visit on his way home from his job site today.

While he was over, he got a phone call from a friend over at Quality Roofing. The person relayed to him that a young 33 year old man, who was the Superintendents Nephew, if I got the facts straight, by the name of Kale Westerhoff (sp?), passed away from the heat this week.

My heart and sympathy goes out to the Man, his Family and Friends. At first, when I overheard the conversation, I immediately presumed it would be an older man, probably nearing his retirement age, which would have been sad in it's own way too, but at this early age, it really seems wrong.

Be careful in the heat guys, not only for yourself, but your fellow workers also.

Remember, there is not any Do-Overs after Death takes it's strangle-hold on anyone, so be safe.

Ed >>>

You know it's hot when your mexican helper asks to go in the shade for a few minutes.After having spent 10-11 hours a day in the sun for the last 2 weeks I decided to cancel some weekend repairs.My heart was beating a little too fast.>>>

We got too hot the other day and left for the landfill. Got too hot again at the landfill and drove 10 miles to the lake and jumped in to cool down. The water was a little warm too. But we stayed in for an hour or so and cooled off! Sorry to hear about this.>>>