Daily Press photo In this Sept. 29, 1971 photo, Soo Line Railroad employees and retired employees gather to celebrate the retirement of Louis “Buck” VanDamme, following his 31 years of service with Soo Line. The party was held at the Soo Line Depot building, where the honored guest was presented with money and a watch from his co-workers along with coffee, cake, and ice cream. Pictured in the front row, from left, are: Carl Johnson, Don Hart, Gilbert Olson, E.R. Johnson, Raymond Day, Evan Johnson, VanDamme, Earl Foster, Al Bruscoe, Clifford White and Walter Houghton. Back row: Philip LeGault, Jim Johnson, Harry Erickson, John Rajala Clarin Fredrickson, Frank Quinn, Lee Alworden, Hanford White and Jim Emerson.