My Father was an Iron Worker in Chicago,He passed in 2009 and left me the Chicago skyline as his memorial......R.I.P. Dad.

Caleb was a MANIMAL! I loved swinging iron into his hands! Best job I ever had with the best connectors I've ever worked with! RIP Caleb!!!

Much respect to this man and all who join him in this trade. Talk all the shit you will, this is a very physically demanding job and highly under appreciated.

I was married to a Union Ironworker out of New Jersey. These guys are heroes and never have ceased to blow my mind. Much love, much respect.

I come from 3 generations of iron workers. My Dad and most all my uncles and cousins were Iron workers. My Dad became disabled from injury for years and returned to the job. These guys are dedicated to their jobs and workmates. Alas, not much to their family, as their bonds of their comrades of risk and danger is stronger than their family.

RIP from one union brother to another. We might be from different trades but in the end we all take pride in our work and are proud to be working along side other highly skilled men and women. 🇺🇸

People just don't realize...this is a job only a strong minded individual could do...someone who is truly dedicated to the cause. My thanks to all of you gents...for your courage and inner strength!!! You are true heroes...all of you.

Angels on your pillow brother from from another iron worker I'm 64 and finally made it out without hitting the ground came down twice went back up retired at 62 I'm now 64 but I miss my brothers amen see you all in heaven

Greatest respect for all iron workers, and best wishes to Caleb Spain's family. I worked alongside iron workers in the 1960's - early 70's putting up the first new high rise buildings on the Boston waterfront near old Sculley Square. We blew two coats of asbestos (wet & dry) on the iron as soon as it was assembled, all sides, all shafts, inside & out. One day I remember being on the ground looking up about 40 floors (at that moment) to see an iron worker standing on top of an outside corner column without any lanyards or protection of any kind, just standing on top waiting for the crain to swing a beam down. He was just a spec up there, and I'll never forget the sight reminding me of some of the toughest, hard-working, great men I've worked with doing such a dangerous job. At that time and even now I can't figure out why iron workers don't make more money.

I’m an electrician, much respect to my brothers in the iron game!!! I respect all the trades!!! Please be safe y’all.

I did it for a few years in Erin a small ironworks comp. and we had so much fun and the boss would bring out the whiskey and joints every Friday-what a great job and great pay.12 stories is as high as I got until I jumped off a truck to miss a falling steel cable bundle and landed on a 3 foot I beam and split my tailbone...career over but great memories of the bridges and buildings we made. Prayers for ALL Ironmen~

Just found this..RIP Brother! I was a structural Ironworker in 433 LA. There's no better reward than to see the skyline you help build!

You wanna see people who show up to work sober, here they are.

Very nice tribute. Must be hard to this day losing a dad like that. So sorry for your loss. Seemed like quite a man!

Small percent of Americans that can actually say they are iron workers. God bless you all, Rip Caleb Spain! I never knew the man but he has my respect and thanks for the beauty he left behind.

My son is joining Local 17 Iron In Cleveland, Ohio for his 4 year apprenticeship come next March. It will be the proudest day of my life. He will be 18 yrs old March 9th. Respect for all Iron Workers!

Total respect to Caleb, and all of those who do this work. Makes feel young when I watch these videos. Love the kling klang. Steel ballet stars.🍁🍁🍁

My palms get sweaty just watching these guys walk across beams way up in the air. No way I could do that.

40 years as a 49’r. Loved my work and the brotherhood. Most of the people I worked with are gone but nothing beat working with a couple good connectors. The three of us functioned off one mind and the day seemed to fly by. Greatest occupation on earth!

Much respect from a union boilermaker. No time for slackers while hanging iron...

These are true men skilled in their labor, American heroes here at home. Keep up the great work.

The 84 thumb downers, need to get out on steel, and try it for themselves. Most if not all would need clean trousers after.

Losing an Iron worker is like losing an angel. Iron workers are manly AF. RIP my union brother IAFF local 786 Stamford CT

The danger of dropping a wrench is mind blowing, it could kill someone on the ground so easily. Hard job. Respect

As we the men in the trade say "DONT TALK ABOUT IT BE ABOUT IT" Much respect brother

Crazy job that takes crazy people to get it done. My hats off to those guys

Lots of respect for your trade and the families that keep us going would line up behind you guys any day -Union sparky

Workin on the high rise across the street from the Wilshire Grand. Visited the Spire 73 today for Father’s Day and I made sure to show my family this video and your work. RIP brother. Local 433 Ironworkers

I like very much the last pic of Mr Spain holding the wire rope...one handed. Bless every one of you & keep every iron worker safe.

Enjoy. Hardworking men like these guys are getting hard to find nowadays. While I’m not an iron worker I do work in heavy construction. All the locals are having a hell of a time finding young men will to work. Regardless of pay. Thank for posting.

Just out of curiosity, doesn't their giant balls hinder them walking around on the steel?

Mad respect! You guys are gnarly!

Respect. I used to be in the iron workers till i dropped out a week later cuz it was too heavy for me. Now im a cement mason. Everyone is good with a certain trade you just gotta try em all to see what your good at

I have sat back and watched these guys work. They have no fear

Just plain freakin' crazy what these guys do, all the respect in the world to them.

Thanks Caleb Spain, for people like the Ironworkers we enjoy every day more comfort and a better world. R.I.P Caleb Spain.

My respect for these workers that’s not an easy thing to do love you guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

as retired union ironworker i see that in the future we will need more and more young people to fill the jobs, teach the trade and be great working IRONWORKERS. I retired in 2000 and still enjoying my PENSION. WILLIAM THOMAS LOCAL 70 in LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.

thanks for this video!

Strength & Honor !! Throwin up the Steel for ever !! Rest Easy Brother

My utmost respect to iron walkers and high rise window washers, beyond bravery!

Local 378, lost but not forgotten. Rest in peace brother

FROM LOS ANGELES LOCAL 433 RIP BROTHER WHERE EVER YOU BE .. YOU ARE RESPECFULL... BIG BROTHER...SMEX SMEX

Much respect.restt in paradise..these men are brave

my respect for the people who work in that type of construction!!!

That nut and bolt toss was gorgeous!

Excellent! I just viewed the picture of the 1931 iron workers eating lunch on a beam and was wondering what they would think of safety harnesses and such. LOL When I was a kid in the 1950's the linemen started to get buckets instead of climbing the poles and the old guys would scoff at the "youngsters" using them! LOL Good old day, my ass! I remember when the WWII veterans didn't want ear or eye protection because it wasn't "tough" or whatever. You guys appear to be very professional and that is great. This is a wonderful memorial to your friend. I'm a Vietnam vet and know what it is like to lose someone you have worked with as they become your family. Best of luck!

Much respect!

Robots or AI will never replace these real MEN!! God bless the Iron Workers

GOD Bless , MUCH RESPECT , MADE IN AMERICA .

Sheesh. Sooo much respect for people who do this. I would have passed out 20 ft off the ground

Amazing, god bless union for life

Such a badass job

FRICKIN OUTSTANDING !!!

God bless our brotha!!! frm local 229 IW is a life style not a face it's shown me values, morals, and most important of all pride in what I do.

Chucking and catching TC bolts, a Iron worker tradition dating back to Hot rivets ! pretty cool.

God bless my brothers... we need all the blessings we can get...512

Much respect from LU 399 canden nj. Fly high brother

Great video, my respects to the man, his family, and his coworkers. Some people just get shit done.

From one local to another, R.I.P my fellow Union Ironworker Brother. From Local 22 Indianapolis

Much respect

I was a Crane operator for years work hand in hand with Ironworkers tough dudes balls of steel.

God bless this Man and the Iron workers

RIP brother, love and respect from a local 669 union sprinkler fitter

Much respect to all the iron men. RIP from your brothers in the laborers local 563 mpls.

Respects for this Braves Men. They are the builders of this modern world. For few money. At the end most people just recognize the Architect's name. But they are the real builders.

Am I the only one that saw the bolt fall on 1:26 get runoff real quick

These are amazing MEN! Tough, TOUGH MEN.

you guys are rockstars!!

Respect to all ironworkers, toughest job i know

These guys will be a rare breed. So much guts.

Rip. Much respect.

Badass!!! 💯💯💪💪👌👌

These guys should be paid extreme amounts of money .

Steady getting it brother !!!!!!!!!! This man here is one of the reasons why union ironworkers are so respected !!!!! Constantly moving getting the job done quick and safely. Thank you for all your hard work and the joy you brought to the brotherhood, as a fellow IRONWPRKER Local 399 (NJ) After reading alot of comments on here, Your an excellent example of how an ironworker should present them selfs and display their work ethic !!!!!! Thanks ,PRAYERS R WITH UR FAMILY

Rest easy .. much respect

much respect to this Iron worker. Rip.

I am a Boilermaker Rigger in Australia there is nothing better than being up in the air on the steel what a great job to be a part of. 🇦🇺👨‍🏭

Big time respect for these men. I personally could never do this.

Increíble brave men to do a job like that, God rest his soul

God Bless these people👷🏽‍♂️👷🏽‍♂️👷🏽‍♂️

Local 808 Orlando Fl .God bless you all!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Memory Eternal to our fellow brother. Prayers from local 155

Rest in Paradise Brother Caleb Spain. From your Ironworker Brother Red from Local 377.

I served in the Navy for four years. After that I worked in the Ironworkers until I retired. It was more fun than it looks.

I love my job ! God bless your family caleb

Rest in peace brother. Local 70 from Louisville Kentucky

Such a special Breed much respect

Much Respect

Rest easy Caleb Spain prayers go to you and your family🙏🏽❤️

RESPECT to these guys 👍😁

These iron workers make me proud to be an American. They are what makes America great!

Condolences from Utah brothers LU #27. RIP Spain

That's real hard work, even if they were doing 2 inches off the ground.

His tie off technique is amazing and fluid.

Best job ever I wouldn't trade it for any other job 💪💪iron worker for life

I spent a summer on the steel... shorter building than theses. Nothing but the greatest respect to those who make the impossible possible.

this is a great tribute

They are awesome

Been retired over 20 years. Still miss it. Old Ironworker