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An explosion in a local mine here in harlan county has taken the lives of five men. One man was rescued and is okay. Two of the men I knew pretty well, and I was familiar with four of them. Just hard working guys trying to make a living for them and their families. The mine was about a mile deep in the mountain, and they said the blast was so strong, it ruptured oil cans close to the mine opening. Its been a long time since something this bad has happened here. The community is devastated. I ask that you remember their families in your prayers and thoughts.
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That's horrible, John- I'm so sorry. Prayers, of course. Cat
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That's really tough to hear about. It makes me feel sad for people who have to takes risks to get a paycheck.
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john, i know the feelin, my father and whole family was miners.....and a lot of my freinds went "in". scab mine or union? or do i have to ask......
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This has been a particularly bad year for mining accidents. I can't comprehend a lifestyle of going underground for a living, and how difficult it can be. My Pap was a 1950s miner here, who had his back broken in a cave-in and was hauled up to the surface on a coal car. That pales in comparison to losing a loved one. My heart goes out to these unfortunate families John. love....Jill
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The whole area is in a state of shock. One of my wifes friends lost her husband. She has two little girls that go to elementary school. Another person we know that ran a pet grooming service lost her husband. She has four children. Mining is such a hard job along with imminent danger every minute. One of my friends came by this evening and we talked about two hours about basically nothing. He works in a mine just one mile below the one where this happened. I think he just needed to talk.
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So sorry to hear this John. My prayers are with the families and my thoughts with you and your sister. As you said the whole community feels the loss.
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My condolences as well. A few years ago I was a miner in my local area for several years and I had my moments at times but never had anything like that happen. Damn near got it at one time. Today, you couldn't pay me to go under. Very sorry for the news.
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I saw this on the news and thought of you John. I knew it had to hit close to home. We'll keep you and your friends & neighbors in our thoughts. Hang in there buddy.
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