Clinton Hinds, CI at Jamiaca Barn, is Lost to Covid 19

CED members at the Jamaica Barn are mourning the loss of Car Inspector Clinton Hinds to the Coronvirus on April 29, 2020.  He had been on the job for 13 years. Shop Chair Vincenzo Milillo said that Brother Hinds “was a good man.  He always tried to help other workers.”

One of those workers posted the following on the CED Rank-and-File facebook page: “CI Hinds always seemed passionate for his work. I learned a couple of things from him in the short time I was there. It’s a real blow to Jamaica barn. I pray everyone close to him grieves peacefully and may he Rest In Peace.” Another worker posted that Brother Hinds “was a good trouble shooter.  Good knowledge and a lot of patience to teach others.” During his lunch breaks, “he loved to play dominoes,” said Milillo with a laugh.

He was currently assigned to the ‘trouble-gang’ and was expert on the R 160’s.  The shop maintains the trains that run on the E, R and N Lines. Brother Hinds is the first member of the Jamaica Barn family to succumb to the virus.  He is survived by a wife, a daughter, two sons and many friends and co-workers in CED.