This page is dedicated to all railroaders that have made their last run. We pray that you get all green signals, and may your souls rest in eternal peace.
RAILROAD MAN'S PRAYER
"Now that I have flagged Thee, lift up my feet from the rough road of life and plant them safely on the deck on the train of salvation. Let me use the safety lamp of prudence, make all the couplings with the link of love, and let my hand lamp be the Bible, and keep all switches closed that lead off the main line into the sidings with blind ends. Have every semaphore block along the line show the white light of hope, that I may make the run of life* without stopping. Give me the Ten commandments as a working card, and when I have finished the run on schedule time and pulled into the terminal may Thou, Superintendent of the Universe, say: 'Well done, good and faithful servant; come Into the general office and sign the pay roll and receive your check for eternal happiness.'"—Milwaukee Sentinel 19 September 1906
Edward "Roy" Ward
2/22/1943 - 8/5/2026
It is with deeply heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend, events coordinator, and valued member of the Steel City Chapter, Roy Ward.
Roy was much more than a dedicated member of our leadership team; he was a steadfast friend whose presence filled every room and gathering with warmth and purpose. His passion for railroading and his extraordinary eye for photography were truly insurmountable, leaving behind a legacy that captured the spirit of our hobby and our history in ways few others could.
Beyond his incredible wealth of knowledge and the countless hours he dedicated to organizing our events, we will miss Roy most for his kindness, his camaraderie, and the genuine heart he brought to our community.
Rest easy, friend. Your memory and your contributions will forever remain in our hearts.
If you would like to have your loved one added to this roster, please contact us at sccmemorialpage@gmail.com. Leave the railroaders name, DOB/DOD, railroad worked for, years of service, positions help, and any interesting facts. This will be updated periodically.