William R. Riley Fernandez, 43rd Street

A human being like Ron Carey is hard to come by. He had the valor to take on UPS greed and Union corruption. He was the heart, the engine that inspired the Rank & File who admired him so much. Our Local 804 lost its moral compass once Ron was no longer able to be our voice. Yet even though away he was close to us.  Just knowing he was alive and supporting our cause for the greater good gave us hope for a better future.

He taught us that it is not what we do for us but what we can achieve for future generations. Because of Ron Carey I have a full-time job. He was a giant among us and his name will echo in the halls of Teamster and Labor history for decades and decades to come.

Finally I want to add what my friend and brother Pat Gambino wrote in honor of our beloved Ron…”Ron Carey,Warrior for the common man, selfless hero, forever in our hearts.” My deepest sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, family in general and close friends. LET’S CAREY ON HIS LEGACY!

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