I was going to put the video on and walk away for 30 minutes, because it was mandatory that everyone in the Company watch it. I could have just set it on my desk and turned it back in a few hours later. Or better yet I could have just signed it out and signed it back in without ever taking the video. There was no one watching, no one would know. Everyone had already told me about the video, so I could bluff my way though any questions from my supervisor. But all of that seemed slightly dishonest, so I made the decision to at least take the video and have it run in my computer. I would mute the sound and get some “real work” done while the video ran.

Eric, I just wanted to say thank-you for having the courage to discuss your life changing event with our personnel. It has had quite an effect on our troops. I had the privilege of hearing you in Greensburg, PA and again in Clarksburg, WV. Your story never ceases to amaze me. As we know, some of the most important work we do is to keep ourselves, our families and our coworkers safe. Keep up the good work.

-Wayne B, Dominion Transmission, Inc.

I have had the pleasure to hear your story twice in MA through Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. Each time you have brought tears to my eyes with your story. I have a safety background and while I'm in HR, safety is near and dear to my heart. I've been attempting to promote safety first and let employees know that I want them to go home from the work the way they came in that day. I know it is going to take a lot to start changing their minds and getting them to think safety first. I believe your story helped with that! Thank you for coming to speak to us.

-Michele R, Participant 

I saw your presentation today at the Call Before You Dig seminar and I wanted to e mail you and tell you that your story is very moving. I work for a municipality in Connecticut as an engineering inspector and I see numerous times when people make the wrong decision on a job site. After seeing your presentation today you have changed my outlook on safety on the job site and I’m sure every other person in that room today.