All Memorial/Obituary Articles

In Memoriam: Earl Johnson, Jr., 1931-2023
ACT sadly reports that founder of Southern Industrial Constructors, Earl Johnson, Jr., 92, passed away on March 15. 
In Memoriam: Gary V. Lorenz, 1935-2023
Father of the first hydraulic gantry crane, Gary V. Lorenz, 87, passed away on March 4, 2023
Amilcare Merlo: 1934-2022
Merlo announces the passing of its founder
Fil Filipov: 1946-2022
The passing of one of the great entrepreneurs and characters of the construction equipment industry
What is the history of ALL Erection?
ALL Erection and Crane Rental is the living legacy of the entrepreneurial Liptak family.
In Memoriam: Dean Sims, 1955-2022
Dean Sims Sr. passed away on June 28, 2022.
In Memoriam: Alfred L. Scott, 1931-2022
Alfred Scott passed away on June 27, 2022.
Obituary: Domenico Ciano
With regret we report the death of Domenico Ciano, former CEO at tower crane manufacturer Raimondi in Italy
David Cowley 1960-2022
David Cowley passed away on May 16, 2022
Obituary: Jan IJmker, former CEO at Mammoet Transport
Saying goodbye to Jan IJmker, respected former CEO at Mammoet Transport headquartered in the Netherlands
Jean-Louis Olivier 1952–2022
SMIE founder and crane safety technology pioneer died on 8 January after a short and unexpected illness
In Memoriam: Robert Dieleman
Robert Dieleman was an innovator in the crane and rigging industry.
In Memoriam: Randall “Randy” Sorenson
A titan in the pilot car industry, Randall “Randy” Sorenson passed away on October 2, 2021.
In Memoriam: Greg Etue
Tadano Mantis Regional Business Manager Greg Etue passed away on August 25th.
In Memoriam: Wayne P. Kokta
Wayne P. Kokta of Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental/DST Inc. passed away on August 28, 2021.
John Gillespie 1952 to 2021
Industry icon John Gillespie 1952 to 2021
SC&RA stalwart Terry Young passes
Former SC&RA Chairman and President Terry Young was known for his professionalism, optimism and love of the construction industry. He wanted to make the industry safer.
Francina Marie Pride-Motz: 1974-2021
Longtime crane and access industry publisher Franci Motz has passed away at the age of 46
In Memoriam: Douglas Allen Ball
Douglas Allen Ball, 77 of St. James, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 16th, 2021.
SC&RA creates Doug Ball Memorial Scholarship
SC&RA has funded the initial endowment of the Doug Ball Scholarship to honor Ball’s memory and industry contributions.
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