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A Family Legacy: Three Generations of Linemen

The grandfather, son-in-law and grandson have worked at SCE as lineman, passing on a family tradition.

December 16, 2013
Hall and Watson

John Hall (center) encouraged both his son-in-law Mike Watson (right) and grandson Chad Watson to follow in his footsteps as journeymen linemen. 

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Hall and Watson

A historical photo shows Chad Watson (left) and a fellow lineman working on a power line while the conductors were de-energized and grounded.

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Chad Watson (left) climbs up a snowy mountain to check on a power pole.

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Chad Watson and an SCE helicopter.

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Hall and Watson

A historical photo shows Chad Watson (left) and a fellow lineman working on a power line while the conductors were de-energized and grounded.

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Hall and Watson

Chad Watson (far right) with some of his fellow SCE linemen.

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