Liam Russertt, Shop Steward, Long Island City

I remember the first time I heard Ron Carey speak to the rank and file at a general membership meeting. I was there with my father, who retired from UPS. Ron spoke with such conviction and power that your soul would rise from your belly and force a cheer from your mouth! He would shout about all the problems we were going to face and then reassure you that we would get through them; and we did with his support!  I watched my dad cheer and felt what it was like to be part of a brotherhood, to be a Teamster! Ron has continually inspired me to somehow find the courage to get through the tough times. I will miss him dearly and hope to live up to be even half the man he was.

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