A In the course of the construction of the Bridge a number of lives have been lost.
B Does it not sometimes seem as though every work of enduring value . . . must needs
be purchased at the cost of human life?
C Let us recall with kindness at this hour the work of those who labored here faithfully unto the death . . .
D Let us give our meed of praise to-day to the humblest workman who has here done his duty well . . .