Day of Mourning: Red Deerian shares journey of vision loss from workplace injury
Mourning does not only pertain to those who have passed but also for the loss of a life once always known.
Barry Weatherall shared his journey to Red Deerians on Friday of when he lost his eyesight nearly 25 years ago due to a workplace accident, changing his life forever.
On April 28, Red Deerians gathered for the National Day of Mourning Ceremony at Bower Ponds Stage (4715 Fountain Dr), to pay respects and remember the workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
According to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta, 161 workers died in the province last year from workplace injury or illness. Out of the total, 101 were due to occupational disease, 30 to trauma, 27 to motor vehicle accidents and three to cardiac problems.