Rail workers enjoyed the Richmond picnic which was continued through the hard work and efforts of Ray Cunningham, Willie Bates, Jimmy Boone, and many other volunteers.  A good time was had by all.  Amtrak and CSX employees, current and retired, gathered for fish, hush puppies, burgers, dogs, and fries at the Amtrak railroad station on Staples Mill Road on October 24, 2009. This picnic was sponsored by the union members.

You could feel the camaraderie, brotherhood and sisterhood, of the rail workers, union officers, and their families.  I look forward to this continuing for the next thirty years and for the opportunity to break bread and share stories with my fellow union members. I attended the picnic and met with old and new friends.  It was a good day for all railroad workers and their families that attended and a good chance for me to renew ties with my fellow union workers and former co-workers.  LOVED THAT FRIED FISH!

See everyone next year.