Union Pacific switchman, Jon Beckman, 48, was killed when he was struck by a train Friday, Sept. 22. He was working in Arlington, Texas when the accident occurred.
Beckman was a member of Local 243 in Ft. Worth, Texas, for 19 years. He served the local as president since 2007 and local chairperson since 2012, and was also the local’s delegate.
The SMART TD National Safety Team has been dispatched to the scene and is helping the NTSB with the investigation.
SMART TD extends its deepest condolences to the Beckman family and to all who knew him.
Related News
- Online fundraiser established for survivors of TD member killed in shooting
- Former Arkansas SLD Don Beavers passes away
- Online fundraiser established for Local 821 officer’s family
- Former Alt. VP, GC ‘Pate’ King passes away
- Online fundraiser established for Local 1503 member’s survivors
- Sam Nasca, N.Y. SLD, passes away
- Online fundraiser established for family of deceased Local 210 member
- Effort by coworkers ensures fallen TD Local 1846 member will not be forgotten
- Local 583 member John Thornton killed when crew van hit by suspected DUI driver
- Retired TD Local 1374 leader Sam Marino passes away