{"id":1058,"date":"2016-04-20T21:32:38","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T21:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/minutes.machine.market\/?p=1058"},"modified":"2016-04-20T21:32:38","modified_gmt":"2016-04-20T21:32:38","slug":"statement-regarding-alabama-branch-manager-brian-ledford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/statement-regarding-alabama-branch-manager-brian-ledford\/","title":{"rendered":"All Crane Rental Statement Regarding the loss of Alabama Branch Manager Brian Ledford"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allcrane.com\/\">ALL Family of Companies<\/a> lost a friend and colleague in Brian Ledford.<\/p>\n<p>As a general manager of ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, Brian spearheaded the relocation and expansion of his Mobile (AL) branch from Whistler to Theodore and oversaw the renovations of the new facility. That building will forever be a reminder to us all of Brian&#8217;s passion and dedication. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1059 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/minutes.machine.market\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/LedfordHeadshot_2--287x300.jpg\" alt=\"LedfordHeadshot_2-\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/LedfordHeadshot_2--287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/machine.market\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/LedfordHeadshot_2-.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before entering the heavy lift industry, Brian was a proud Navy man who performed search and rescue. Starting as a dispatcher for ALL, he briefly left the company, returning as general manager in 2010. He was also a certified crane operator.<\/p>\n<p>Brian will be deeply missed. The shock and sadness we all feel at his sudden passing can be overcome by focusing on the fond memories he leaves behind.<\/p>\n<p>Nowhere will his absence be felt more strongly than at home, by the Ledford family &#8211; and our hearts go out to them during this difficult time. A Go-Fund Me account has been set up to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/3cyqqzf6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help support his family<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>About ALL<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Since 1964, the ALL Family of Companies has grown to become one of the largest crane and equipment rental companies in North America. The company offers its fleet of cranes, aerial work platforms, boom trucks, material handlers, and other lift equipment from strategic locations, providing rental, sales, service, and jobsite analysis to help customers get the right equipment for the job. An important measure of their commitment is meeting or exceeding all pertinent regulatory and safety standards. For more information, contact ALL Erection &amp; Crane Rental Corp., 4700 Acorn Drive, Independence, OH 44131. Phone: 216-524-6550. Toll free: 800-232-4100. Fax: 216-642-7633. On the Web: www.allcrane.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the ALL Family of Companies lost a friend and colleague in Brian Ledford. As a general manager of ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, Brian spearheaded the relocation and expansion of his Mobile (AL) branch from Whistler to Theodore and oversaw the renovations of the new facility. 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