In Memory of Daryl Steele

CWA Local 1171 said its final thank you to its vice president Daryl Steele, who recently passed away, with a poem. Connie Chambers wrote this tribute on behalf of the local to honor Steele's "never ending fight."

Since our employment at USAir
The passing of many were much,
Some we worked with side by side
Some an acquaintance of such.
But, the passing of a coworker
is incomprehensible, when unexpected,
Each of us question our own mortality
Each of us are affected.
Daryl Steele joined the company
in July of 2008
and with his passing at this time
it's appropriate for all to participate.
Participate in our memory of
what Daryl was really about
A man of integrity and morals
A man who had some clout.
Daryl was a union man
from his Verizon Days at that,
he knew how to pitch the ball
and he knew to hold the bat.
Daryl took on the position
of our union VP when needed,
At the time of turmoil and confusion
he continued...and he succeeded.
Daryl shared some words with us
revealed now to unfold:
He wanted to retire after five years
but his plan was put on hold.
He said: "I must finish my quest,
to help a union stay strong
and I promise to do my best
unity is right from wrong"
Daryl died 5 days after
the union vote came in
Daryl put aside his health
As he focused on the words...we win!
We thank you Daryl for your help
in helping us unite,
We recognize and we honor
your never ending fight.
And, through it all some differences
with people and personality,
But with it all, you succumbed
seeing unity as rationality!

Our Final Thank you Daryl Steele
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.

By Connie Chambers, CSA LGA