Tomorrow it will be a year since Sarah Elizabeth Jones was killed by a freight train, while working on a movie (Midnight Rider). She was on a train trestle and 2 scheduled trains passed, but a third one came, that they were not aware of. She did not get off the trestle in time.
For the past year, I have "liked" the Facebook page, Slates for Sarah. People have sent in photos of their slates, with their acknowledgment of Sarah on them. A moving tribute to the 27 year old Camera Assistant, who died way too soon.
As CNN wrote at the time: "It's a fitting tribute, as Jones' primary job on set was to operate the slate at the beginning of each take. Jones, an Atlanta resident and member of the International Cinematographers Guild, used her "spunk and determination" to climb up in the industry, according to her obituary. The word about the tribute is spreading through her comrades, the behind-the-scenes workers in the industry."
We have had this pin hanging in our bedroom for the past year. I fully intend to wear it to work on her anniversary tomorrow.
A tragic tale. Though I don't work in motion pictures or television, much of my working conditions is similar to shoots. A sobering reminder to always ensure your personal safety, along with looking out for your fellow coworkers.
ReplyDeleteShawn, I totally agree.
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