SACRAMENTO – In this Caltrans New Flash, go behind the scenes of the annual Workers Memorial at the State Capitol, where about 1,000 attended to honor the legacies of 189 Caltrans employees who died in the line of duty since 1921.

The poignant memorial included a special tribute to San Diego maintenance leadworker William “Cas” Casdorph, 57, who died Sept. 19 along State Route 163. He was a dedicated family man who served in the department for nearly 20 years.

This News Flash is the 196th in a series of videos highlighting Caltrans’ activities that present the wide-ranging and critical work that Caltrans does to enhance California’s economy and livability.

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