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Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

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Cold War-era workers will be honored Friday

By the Herald staff

Past and present Hanford workers will be honored Friday in Richland during a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers. A ceremony is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive.

In addition, the Tri-City Herald will publish a special section Friday honoring Hanford's contributions to winning the Cold War.

In May, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating the national day of remembrance for workers, including those who developed illnesses because of exposure to radioactive and chemical hazards.

The Cold War Patriots, a nonprofit group, will discuss its plans Friday for creating time capsules with material from Hanford and other weapons sites. The Friday ceremony also is expected to include remarks by Dave Brockman, manager of the DOE Hanford Richland Operations Office, and Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland.



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