This week we are featuring, with his permission of course, a powerful poem and video by a young man named Eric Borden. We first saw this at an AGC Convention, and among the few thousand attendees, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
We’d like to hear what you think about “Ditch Diggers.” Eric dreams that this one day could be a Super Bowl commercial promoting the construction industry! How can we help him make that happen?
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Todd S. Peterson says:
Good stuff Wayne!
I’ve seen it before but it’s always neat to see.
Happy holidays.
Wayne Rivers says:
Thanks, Todd. I love this thing!
nick dipaolo says:
been a ditch digger for 54 years and been proud of it every day
glad to know there are others out there that feel the same
Rick Gibson says:
A wonderful video Eric and Wayne! May I share this on my Construction Contractors Network website and my Facebook page? I am a licensed Oregon contractor education provider.
Wayne Rivers says:
Sure, Nick. Share away!
Wayne Rivers says:
Excellent, Nick!
Mike Cecil says:
Need to send this to Mike Rowe. This is awesome!
Wayne Rivers says:
Great idea, Mike.
Eric Borden says:
Thanks for sharing and taking the time to visit.
EB
Wayne Rivers says:
THANK YOU, Eric. We have had tons of emails and comments. No one with access to the Super Bowl, however.
Jackie James says:
Such a powerful message…very moving. Thanks for sharing.
Wayne Rivers says:
You’re welcome!
Keith Wardrip says:
Wonderful poem and video. I have always been a blue collar worker and this is truly a tribute to those who make this country and world better.
Thank you
Wayne Rivers says:
Glad you liked it, Keith!
Marv House says:
Great job Eric, and no better time to post this than with the labor shortage in our industry currently.
Wayne Rivers says:
Isn’t it great, Marv?
John Hansch says:
A unifying, inspirational message, perfectly timed as we enter this Thanksgiving Day weekend. I am grateful for all of the “Ditch Diggers”
shoulders that we stand on. We are stronger together.
Wayne Rivers says:
Thanks, John.
Thomas Schlomann says:
Man oh Man…..that’s about as good as it gets and a must pass on to all the contractors that we proudly bond. We understand what these “Ditch Diggers” Really Do!!!!!!
Manny DaRocha says:
Great Job on this , tremendous message and very valuable .
Wayne Rivers says:
Please share it, Thomas!
Paul M Cantarella says:
Love this ⤠as it just hits home. Honestly made me feel very proud of all we have built in our community and proud of the path that I have taken. Sometimes we forget what part we play in society. The Poem is Badass and we are badass bottom line!!!!! You don’t need a degree to be badass!
Wayne Rivers says:
Absolutely right, Paul!
Arnie Pechler says:
I was taught that all work done well is noble work. This is a great reminder of that axiom.
America is a country built on the concept of better together. Our company motto is better together and always exceptional. Thanks for sharing this.
Wayne Rivers says:
Glad you liked it, Arnie.
David Nielson says:
Awesome, and so true. Some people tend to look “down” their nose and construction workers. Without them, what would any of us have? Nothing…..plain and simple.
Wayne Rivers says:
Correct, David!