Maine Department of Transportation workers James Brown, 60, and Dwayne Campbell, 51, were working on an overpass bridge in Waterville on Jan. 13 when a minivan hit them and another worker.
Brown and Campbell were both killed in the crash.
On Saturday, a memorial procession was held to honor them.
Transportation departments from across New England sent vehicles to honor Brown and Campbell and others who have lost their lives in work zones.
The procession began at the MaineDOT Fairfield Training Center and ended at the Augusta Civic Center, where a memorial ceremony was held.
“Dwayne and Jimmy’s friends, family, and coworkers say they were both good friends, and good guys, always out on the roads even on the coldest winter or the hottest summer days,” Maine Gov. Janet Mills said.
Speakers shared stories of both Brown and Campbell and the lasting impact they made, honoring the hard work and years they both dedicated to the MaineDOT.
“You knew that if you needed something done you could call them, and they would be there. The whole Fairfield crew is like that, they always try and help each other as much as possible. That work ethic was a hallmark of Jimmy and Dwayne’s character, they shared the same deep commitment to getting the job done without cutting corners, and that is at the heart of our state,” Mills said.
MaineDOT Commissioner Dale Doughty spoke about the importance of drivers paying attention and slowing down in work zones to prevent such tragedies.
“No sign, barrier, truck can provide the same level of safety that just a prudent driver can,” Doughty said.
Dale concluded the ceremony by emphasizing the risks that public workers face every day to keep the state’s roads safe for all drivers.
“Our love and the depths of our grief today speaks to the depth of our love for Dwayne and Jimmy. Please help us carry forward their memory, not only with tears, but with action,” Doughty said.
Charges are pending against the 34-year-old driver, but they have not yet been announced.
