Memorials have become an icon of the American culture - a touchstone that helps individuals deal with the inexpressible to hopefully stir gratitude for the good that often results from the supreme sacrifice. Whether in the elegant granite face of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C., or through the spontaneous decoration of a fence outside Columbine High School in Colorado, memorials have come to reflect grief, pride, and humility in the shadow of a power far greater than ourselves. Since the early days of our nation's roadways, men, women and children have senselessly died in work zones. The number of deaths has increased significantly - from 868 in 1999 to over 1,000 in 2000. These unseen faces and lives have in many cases been forgotten - until now. Unveiled in April 2002, the National Work Zone Memorial is a living tribute to their memory, traveling to communities cross-country year-round to raise public awareness of the need to respect and stay safe in America's roadway work zones.
To reserve the National Work Zone Memorial:
Memorial
reservations are taken on a first-come,
first-served basis throughout the year
based on availability. However, our major
scheduling effort occurs in the fall for
the following calendar year. To request
the memorial at your event, complete and
return the Application
To Host The National Work Zone Memorial
form
.
To add a name to the National Work Zone Memorial:
Name submissions for the memorial are accepted throughout the year. However, they are added only one time per calendar year; typically in the fall when the memorial "comes in from the road" for updates. General criteria for inclusion on the Memorial are that the loss of life occurred in a work zone, and that a member of family of the deceased provides written permission for the submission. Roadway workers, emergency and law enforcement personnel, pedestrians, and private vehicle occupants are all eligible for submission.
Name Submission Form
Sponsorship Form
Should you have any questions regarding the memorial, please contact Lisa Kenney at ATSSA headquarters.
