Our Mission
Fallen Linemen Organization’s mission is to memorialize fallen electrical line workers, and care for the families who have lost or are impacted by a severe injury of a loved one in the line of duty. We strive to consolidate accident and injury information to share openly for a safer work environment.
You
With your generous donation, you are part of a movement to keep families supported through financial and emotional support after the loss of a loved one or after they are impacted by a severe injury of a loved one in the line of duty.
Us
We are a 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization. We started this organization to UNITE, RECOGNIZE, SUPPORT, AND MEMORIALIZE ALL FALLEN LINEMAN. WE BASE THIS ORGANIZATION ON THE HEART OF ALL LINEMEN.
Our Goals
Recognition
We would like to nationally recognize the Lineman Trade for its 24/7 on call dedication. Linemen work under unforgiving, hazardous conditions, in extreme weather, wearing fire-resistant clothing, rubber gloves, and sleeves. Being an electrical lineman is a skill that takes years to master, and requires tremendous physical stamina and knowledge. These characteristics set the electric utility lineman apart from all other trades.
Support
Our Fallen Lineman Organization is a central location for the families of ALL fallen linemen to seek out moral and financial support.
Memorialize
A memorial to recognize ALL Fallen Lineman for the ultimate sacrifice they gave to their trade. It will be a place where the public could honor those who have given their lives keeping “our” lights on.
Centralize
There are many similar organizations throughout the U.S. We want our organization to recognize their causes, help support them, and bring national attention to the Lineman Trade.
Why We Started
The electric line industry employs approximately 200,000 hard working men and women and is in the top five for most dangerous jobs. It takes approximately another 150,000 workers to support these linemen and linewomen. Due to the aging infrastructure around the country and storms that devastate communities, these men and women are forced to work in extremely hazardous conditions. They perform their duties without expecting recognition or praise with devout dedication. These men and women are proud to call themselves linemen. Of those employed, an average of 45 linemen a year loses their lives in the line of duty, leaving families who depend on them. We appreciate their work on the line that is often taken for granted. We set up this organization to do exactly what our mission statement says: To memorialize fallen electrical line workers and care for their families by providing moral and financial support. Linemen, thank you for your work on the unforgiving line.
Our Leaders
Fallen Linemen Organization has many dedicated people
Bill Bosch
Bill Bosch started in the utility business when he was 10 years old, working with his father Cliff Bosch, product manager of AB Chance Company. He was destined to follow in his footsteps.
Brad Drell
Bradley L. Drell is a shareholder in the law firm of Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues & Rundell, A PLC, in Alexandria, LA, and serves as chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights section.
Mike Boyd
Mike Boyd has been in this industry in many capacities for the past 42 years. While continuing to work in this industry, Mike completed his Bachelor of Science from University of Loyola.
Rebekah Boyd-Smith
Rebekah has been around the electrical line industry her entire life. Her dad and grandfathers have all had different roles in the industry.
Elizabeth Keefner
Elizabeth grew up in the electrical line industry, but her driving force came after the loss of her brother. Although he didn’t die on the job, being a lineman was who he was.
Non-Profit Information
We are a 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization. We started this organization to UNITE, RECOGNIZE, SUPPORT, AND MEMORIALIZE ALL FALLEN LINEMAN. WE BASE THIS ORGANIZATION ON THE HEART OF ALL LINEMEN. We appreciate their dedication to 24/7 service, the sacrifices each and every member of their family makes, and their willingness to work under hazardous work conditions for long hours. The physical stamina and highly developed skills required to be an electric lineman makes their trade unique and honorable. Our tax ID # 46-2794268