Federal Grain Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Grain Inspection ServiceDuring December 1977, a series of devastating grain elevator explosions resulted in the death of thirteen USDA employees working for the Federal Grain Inspection Service. On this 25th anniversary of their sacrifice, we dedicate this Bradford Pear Tree to the memory of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
December 22, 1977
Westwego, Louisiana
Robert M. Dehl
Wilma M. Hendricks
Steven L. North
Nicholas S. Owens
Gary A. Purvis
Horace C. Williams
Kenneth R. Woods
December 27, 1977
Galveston, Texas
David C. Belluomini
Nick A. Dipeso
Mark L. Earhart
Annette Figaro
Alvin W. Lueders
Eugene A. Stokke
Dedication Courage Sacrifice Honor
Donna Reifschneider, Administrator
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administation
Ann M. Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture
December 11, 2002
Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street SW and Jefferson Drive, on the right when traveling north on 12th Street SW.
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