Brother McIlroy was initiated into Local 98 on October 21st, 1948 and retired on January 1st, 1992. Brother McIlroy became a life member on October 21st, 1999 and was a 72 year member. Brother McIlroy is the father of Local 98 members Patrick McIlroy (former Financial Secretary/Treasurer of Local 98) and Michael McIlroy. Brother McIlroy served our country during the Korean War, he was a United States Army Veteran.

Brother Earles was initiated into Local 98 on February 23th, 1956 and retired on December 1st, 1992. Brother Earles became a life member on September 13th, 2012 and was a 65 year member.