(The National Mediation Board issued the following news release on December 13.)
WASHINGTON -– We are saddened to relay the news that a valued co-worker and member of our NMB family, Sam Cognata, lost his life in an automobile accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Friday evening, December 10, 2004.
Sam was a top-flight mediator, a great friend and co-worker, and a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed by all.
The Cognata family is planning a memorial service in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Saturday, December 18, 2004. More information, as it becomes available, can be obtained from the NMB by calling 202-692-5000.
We are sure everyone joins us in sending thoughts and prayers to the Cognata family.