The Thompson Steel Angel is our third "Steel Angel" in what we hope may become a series of similar hides. We find these massive steel veterans of many snowstorms impressive -- they offer not only another Smiley to be logged -- but offer a close-up look at these large steel implements. And, most have been carefully painted and lettered by the road crews who relied on them during heavy snow storms.
Moreover, these Steel Angels should serve as a reminder to us of the many hours our highway department employees must spend away from their homes and families during major storms -- yes, even Christmas Eve -- in an endeavor to keep our highways safe and free of snow.