We regret having to report on the passing of Brother Ralph Stiers on March 27th, 2025, age 83. Brother Stiers was a 46-year member of Local 728 having been obligated in May 1978.
Prior to his retiring in 2003, Ralph worked on Rush Hour, JAG, NYPD Blue, Dracula, Star Trek TNG, the movies Colors, St. Elmo's Fire Slackers and Jumpin' Jack Flash.
In May of 2024, Ralph was awarded a permanent IATSE Gold Card membership.