Petition For An Annual Commemorative National Miner's Day For The United States Of America

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  1. Tue., Dec. 11, 2007 4:25 PM    link Joseph C. | Warren, NJ

    Please do the right thing and vote for this. It long overdue that miner everywhere be acknowledged for their sacrfices. Thank you very much.

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  3. Tue., Dec. 11, 2007 6:00 PM    link Patricia P. | Fairmont, WV

  4. Tue., Dec. 11, 2007 8:33 PM    link Shelly L. S. | Grafton, WV

  5. Tue., Dec. 11, 2007 9:33 PM    link Randall M. | Pfafftown, NC

  6. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 6:36 AM    link Sharon P. | Fairmont, WV

    I believe that all miners need to be recognized for the contributions that they made to ensure that our society would survive and prosper.

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  8. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 11:52 AM    link Donna L. | Fairmont, WV

  9. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 12:44 PM    link Andrea P. | Monongah, WV

    As aresident ofthe quaint town of Monongah I feel very strongly that a day to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives along the way to "civilizatio" deserve a day to be remembered!

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  11. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 1:27 PM    link Kevin F. | Fairmont, WV

  12. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 1:56 PM    link Delberta L. | Flemington, WV

    My Grandfather was killed in the Dola Mine Explosion of 1963.

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  14. Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 4:55 PM    link Penny B. | Fairmont, WV

    My husband is trying to retire after 30 years i n the mines and was involved in an accident where a thousand lb boulder came down and crushed his legs. This was at a non- union mine He workded there because they had closed his mines in WVA. Now he appllied for disability and they hold 6 months back without retroactive pay. He has heard nothing from the Union mines where he worked for 20 years. And nothing from the non- union mine ( in Pa ) where he got hurt. The mines has ruined our lives. Now we can't get one red cent. He has been out of work since July of this year. Our savings is all but gone as we had to use it to pay bills. Being a miner sucks and right now I am very bitter. This is not right. by any of the coal companies. who do they all think they are? Nobody should still be waiting after 5 months and can't get an answer. Noone asked questions when he was working his butt off every day and now can't walk and has 2 black legs. they expected him to show up and he did. The miners deserve more than just a day. They need help getting funds. Even where he got hurt, they had a retirement. Now, ( convenently ) he is 58 and he can't touch that until he is 62. So, do people really care about these men? Nope ! they are just a # and I do mean a # !! Try to get what's coming to you out of the UMWA and that's a bigger joke. They are not men enough to call and get this over and an income into our home. Big company gets richer and the lame get to the point where they could care if they live or die. That is where we are . But, Don't forget, God is keeping account . of the " fatted calf " and he won't forget when we all have to stand before Him. I am for a memorial for all miners because that is ALL they have coming !

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  16. Thu., Dec. 13, 2007 7:40 AM    link Jill P. | Atlanta, GA

  17. Thu., Dec. 13, 2007 9:24 AM    link Delegate Mike C. | Fairmont, WV

    This is long overdue! God bless the United Mine Workers of America for always looking out for the coal miners and their families.

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  19. Thu., Dec. 13, 2007 11:28 AM    link Marion County H. | Fairmont, WV

    As mining has been one of the major contributors to the economy and history of the United States, it is only fitting that a day to remember all miners is appropriate. Without coal, there would not have been glass factories, steel plants, electricity, etc. In additon America has also mined gold, copper , silver, etc. Each providing a rich history and heritage to this country. As the worse mining disaster in the US happened in Monongah which also lead to the First Father's Day Service in America, It is only fitting that December 6 be chosen as that day. It should also be noted the WV was the First State to officially recognize Miners.

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  21. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 10:15 AM    link Virginia M. | Green Sulphur Springs, WV

    In these times where interest in our national energy resouces is so magnified, it is time for us as a nation to recognize those who have struggled in such a dangerous profession for our benefit. I thank God for our coal miners, past , present and future. In their own way, they help to keep us independent and free.

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  23. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 10:26 AM    link Carla S. | Reno, NV

    We need to honor the miners of our country. They provide a valuable service to all Americans.

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  25. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 10:35 AM    link Kathleen A. | Reno, NV

    Mining is one of the most important industries we have in the U.S. It contributes to our independence and our national security yet is not recognized as such. Please support this simple way of bringing recognition to our important industry.

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  27. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 10:37 AM    link Kathleen A. | Reno, NV

    Mining is one of the most important industries in the United States. It contributes to our independence and our national security yet is not recognized as such. Please support this simple way of bringing recognition to our important industry.

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  29. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 11:14 AM    link Mark R. | State College, PA

  30. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 6:29 PM    link Tina D. | alexandria, LA

  31. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 7:11 PM    link adrienne s. | Tarentum, PA

    I am the daughter, grand daughter and niece of coal miners. I know how each and every miner puts his/her life on the line every single day. They deserve to be honored. Mining is where it all started....
    It is time that the contributions of the miner and their families be recognized.

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  33. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 8:04 PM    link Janis O. | Canton, MI

  34. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 8:30 PM    link ann d. | bonita springs, FL

    Honor the culture and history of hardworking americans. Please support Miners day.
    Sincerely,
    West Virginia born -
    Ann Darwish

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  36. Fri., Dec. 14, 2007 9:10 PM    link Georgette T. | orlando, FL

  37. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 5:37 AM    link Linda S. | North Kingstown, RI

    I would like to see this put into effect because like many others who live in this wonderful country, My ancestors were coal miners and some have lost their lives to their work. My ancestors were from Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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  39. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 5:39 AM    link Roger P. | Indianapolis, IN

    I have a web site to commemorate the coal miner. I invite any one to visit.

    http://www.rogerphilpot.com

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  41. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 7:03 AM    link Gary B. | La Grange, KY

    This is our History and we must respect those who lived and died.Many of us have family that will lay in those mine's till judgement day.

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  43. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 8:40 AM    link Robert T. | Endeavor, PA

    As the son of a former coal miner i support the national Miner's Day.

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  45. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 9:44 AM    link Sandra M. | Charles Town, WV

  46. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 10:12 AM    link Richard K. | Laguna Hills, CA

    My father and grandfather both worked in the coal mines of western Pennsylvania to earn a meager wage. My grandfather became a "cripple" after a coal car ran over his leg in a mining accident. My father paid for his time in the mines with his life. He acquired black lung disease and died at the age of 52 back in 1965. All of us in the US owe a big "thank you" to all these courageous miners for their hard work. Without them there would be no heat in many homes and no big steel mills.

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  48. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 11:17 AM    link Thomas K. | Spencer, IN

    Many sacfirics these exploted peoples made and yet where is the awareness.

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  50. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 3:13 PM    link R. Michael R. | Fairmont, WV

  51. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 4:32 PM    link Janet E. | Annapolis, MD

    I was a coal miner's daughter, a coal miner's wife, and the mother of a coal miner. I agree that this commemorative day to honor all men and women of this hardy profession and those who have given their lives, should be established as a reminder to Americans of their sacrifices.

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  53. Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 7:47 PM    link James F. | Chesapeake, VA

    I could not agree more. I grew up in West Virginia and never really understood till I was older what my Mother went through every single day. My Father was a Coal Miner and had worked underground 43 years before retiring. The last month was the hardest on my Mom as she wanted him out of there safe. She grew up in Eccles W. Va. and saw alot of people never make it out of the mines alive when Eccles No 5 blew up,the very Mine my Father worked in 585 feet below ground. I am proud of my past and I think the ones who go underground should be and always be remembered for the job they do and the dangers they face every time they leave daylight for the darkness of the Mine maybe to have seen sunlight for the last time. This is the most dangerous time of year in the mines due to the conditions of the air in the winter months. I would hope that this day of rememberance comes to pass.

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  55. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 12:41 AM    link linda h. | fairmont, WV

  56. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 5:59 AM    link Linda D. | East Liverpool, OH

  57. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 7:40 AM    link Peter C. | Ferrum, VA

    Coal mining is as important a part of Virginia's contribution to American history and culture as is Jamestown, Virginians who became President, and the Robert E. Lee led Army of Northern Virginia. Yet these miners and their contributions are grossly undervalued by the Commonwealth and by our nation. Please support the commemorative National Miner's Day.

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  59. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 8:27 AM    link Lois J. | Clendenin, WV

  60. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 10:38 AM    link TERRY A. | SOD, WV

  61. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 10:58 AM    link Ron W. | Clarksburg, WV

  62. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 12:00 PM    link Dean F. | Cottageville, WV

  63. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 12:21 PM    link Darlene W. | Wise, VA

  64. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 5:19 PM    link Brett E. | Coraopolis, PA

  65. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 6:03 PM    link Clyde M. | Rock Creek, WV

    As a 4'th generation miner, this is an excellent idea to remember all those who sacrificed through sweat and blood before us.

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  67. Sun., Dec. 16, 2007 6:45 PM    link Judy G. | Fairview, TN

  68. Mon., Dec. 17, 2007 7:59 AM    link DAN B. | BLUEFIELD, WV

  69. Mon., Dec. 17, 2007 8:09 AM    link David W. | Cool Ridge, WV

  70. Mon., Dec. 17, 2007 10:23 AM    link Richard H. | Fairbanks, AK

    This is a worthy cause considering the contribution of the miners to the economic health and national security of this country. The commodities produced by miners provides the means for this country to maintain self-sufficiency, economic health and national defense.

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  72. Mon., Dec. 17, 2007 2:49 PM    link Caprice D. | Farmington, WV

  73. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 7:30 AM    link MARILYN W. | DELBARTON, WV

  74. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 9:27 AM    link Rodney P. | Morgantown, WV

    My father, both grandfathers and several uncles on both sides of my family were miners. My mother's dad was an Italian immigrant. Several of his friends were killed in the Monongah mine disaster. My dad paid the ultimate price, sucumbing to black lung after spending over 30 years working in the mines. It would be fitting and proper to honor the men and women who work and who have worked in one of the most dangererous industries.

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  76. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 2:12 PM    link Wendy O. | Macedonia, IL

  77. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 4:37 PM    link Joseph C. | Raleigh, NC

    My Grandfather came to this country to work for a better way of life. Both he and my Father worked all of their lives in the coal mine in Western Pennsylvania. Thru their hard work and dedication, I was able to get an education and provide for my children and grandchildren the opportunity for even a higher education for them.

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  79. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 7:38 PM    link Peggy D. | Bayard, WV

    In the name of my deseased Mother who was a Coal Miner (Eileen Anne Feeney Day) and great respect for all miners and thier families, I sign this petition with great Honor!!

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  81. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 8:24 PM    link Pamela S. | New Martinsville, WV

    I too am a miner...employed at McElroy Mine, Moundsville, WV

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  83. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 9:23 PM    link LaTricia C. | Clarksburg, WV

    I grew up as a coal miner's daughter, and after the tragedy at the Sago Mines here in WV, I now understand the dangers and hard work these people do every day for a living. I proud to tell people I come from a coal mining family.

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  85. Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 10:00 PM    link Gloria T. | Montrose, WV

    We recognize everything else, and every other worker, why not give our miners a day too. Let us remember the one's that still serve our mining community, and the one's who have fell during their job for our country. And let remember the one's we still have that gave us many years of mining that are veterans of the job. And it is a job well done.

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  87. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 5:19 AM    link Mary D. | Canton, OH

    My Grandmother's first husband was lost in the 1907 tragedy, and I have a brother and brother-in-law who put their lives at risk to support their families and help out American business and industry. I am all for a National Miner's Day.

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  89. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 6:59 AM    link christine s. | Ridgeway, VA

    My father was a miner at one time. I would like to thank all of them for their hard work they do for all of us. If it were not for them many of us would be out of electric and heat. So I would love to see that the miners day be voted on and past. And let remember the one's we still have that gave us many years of mining that are veterans of the job. And it is a job well done.

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  91. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 7:48 AM    link Gordon S. | Charleston, WV

  92. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:13 AM    link Wes H. | Sissonville, WV

    Coal mining has been the backbone of the American economy and really what does the widow of the coal miner have to show for it? What do the fatherless children have to show for it, only a life of poverty. Do what you can for these proud people wo have supported America but only have a life of poverty to show for it. Only you, Senator Byrd, a West Virginian, who grew up in a coal mining camp can express the need for a national Miner's Day.

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  94. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:15 AM    link Shelly R. | Bowling Green, IN

    There are still so many coal miners working to help make our country great. This is a wonderful way to show them that we care about them and appreciate their hard work.

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  96. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:20 AM    link Richard F. | Lexington, VA

  97. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:33 AM    link Sherry M. | Stendal, IN

    My husband retired from 40 years in the mine and, thank God, without injury. Thank you for your support.

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  99. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:36 AM    link Robert H. | West Union, WV

  100. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:44 AM    link Rita M. | Bretz, WV

    For most of us to imagine making a living doing what they do would be unthinkable. They have families, bills and the same problems all of us do. I am so proud to live in a State that produces workers who just want to be productive members of society, & good family contributors, and they do it on a daily basis risking their lives. We can all get hurt doing what we do, but the risk for them is so much higher, yet they are willing. They give courage and humility new meaning. RITA MC CROBIE

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  102. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:50 AM    link Robert H. | West Union, WV

  103. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 9:02 AM    link Lesa M. | Hacker Valley, WV

  104. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 9:48 AM    link Wayne R. | Beaver, WV

  105. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 9:55 AM    link Robert C. | Brazil, IN

    Do the right thing Senator Byrd

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  107. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 10:02 AM    link Karen W. | Marietta, MS

    Mining has been a major contribution to the economy of the United States for years and recognizing these brave men and women has been long overdue. Please let this happen for both the families of fallen miners, the retired miners and for the men and women that are currently putting their lives at risk everyday. My father worked in the coal mines of West Virginia for 40 years and I am very proud to say that I am a coal miners daughter. I grew up not thinking about what my father did for a living as it was the way of life for me. Only now that I am older can I understand what both of my parents went through to provide for our family.

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  109. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 10:13 AM    link STERLING B. | PARKERSBURG, WV

    Mining is the most hazardous industry that one could ever work in today. It takes a very special, dedicated worker to go underground at risk of their life to earn a very hard living for their family. WVa Miners deserve a special day set aside to remember them and to remind us of the hazardous work involved in what they do day to day.....a day to also remember those that have been injured and killed trying to earn a living working under ground......I welcome the opportunity to sign this petition to honor our WEST VIRGINIA COAL MINERS...AND MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU AND LOOK OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES........Sterling Ball

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  111. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 10:26 AM    link Jon Blair H. | Morgantown, WV

    As a State Senator from WV and a representative of one of our major coal field, I encourage you to get behind this. WV State Senator Jon Blair Hunter

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  113. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 10:38 AM    link Deborah M. | Solon, OH

  114. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 11:00 AM    link Carolyn G. | Great Falls, VA

  115. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 11:49 AM    link Michael M. | Bloomington, IL

    With Illinois' rich mining heritage, this is certainly a commemoration that would resonate in our state.

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  117. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 12:03 PM    link Christina A. | Fairview, WV

  118. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 12:11 PM    link CHANDRA K. | KERMIT, WV

  119. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 12:27 PM    link Dave H. | charleston, WV

    I hope you can make the day national.

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  121. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 1:04 PM    link Judy H. | Charleston, WV

  122. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 2:26 PM    link Lee W. | Benton, IL

    I have been a miner for almost 10 years. I've seen good friends get hurt and/or maimed. I think those people deserve a day so everyone will know just how many people risk there life or lost there life working underground.

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  124. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 3:19 PM    link Paul T. | Charleston, WV

  125. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 3:22 PM    link Paul T. | Charleston, WV

  126. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 4:48 PM    link James S. | Wellsburg, WV

  127. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:06 PM    link David M. | Millwood, WV

    I urge you to support this request. My name is David Martin I was raised and lived in the town of Monongah until I was approximately 30 years old. My great-great grandfather Michael Henry Martin was killed in the explosion on December 6th 1907. I believe that this would be a great tribute to recognizing them, as well as the numerous other miners who have given their life in support of their families. I am a member of USW Local 5668 and an officer as well. I am very proud of my family’s work history and our Union activity. I also worked for 4 years for Consolidation Coal at Loveridge mine. Again, I urge you to support the establishment of the day of commemoration. If there is anything that I can do to assist in the establishing this commerative feel free to contact me.

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  129. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 8:14 PM    link Bill H. | Bluefield, WV

  130. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 9:41 PM    link Julie R. | Oakland, IL

    I am a coal miner's daughter. It would be my privilige to sign this petition. My father was a coal miner in Illinois and also in Kentucky working underground for 30+ years he survived the mine but succumb to lung disease in 2005. These hard working men deserve a day of recognition!

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  132. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 10:34 PM    link Matt F. | Champaign, IL

    Miners create the energy our country runs on... let's give them their due!!!

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  134. Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 11:56 PM    link John M. | Rivesville, WV

  135. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 12:17 AM    link Anne F. | Pittsburgh, PA

    My grandfather, William Patrick Feeney, devoted his life to the UMWA. He worked all his life to improve safety in the mines and bring decent wages and working conditions to miners. I would be thrilled to see a national Miners' Day observed in the US.

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  137. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 7:16 AM    link Les E. | New Windsor, MD

  138. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 8:06 AM    link Clif M. | Thorpe, WV

  139. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 9:37 AM    link Hope F. | Albany, OH

  140. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 1:33 PM    link Mike P. | fredericksburg, VA

  141. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 1:36 PM    link Tonya E. | Thaxton, VA

    Coal Miners are the most under-appreciated workers in America. A day of recognition would be wonderful and a perferct way to say "thanks for all you do!"
    Please make this dream a reality.
    Thank you for your time and consideration.

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  143. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 3:28 PM    link Jill M. | Junction City, KS

    To whom it may concern

    I am a daughter of a coal miner both from my dad and now by my mother, as well as most of my family. I am currently serving with the US Army and believe that the coal miners job is just as important as mine with the unpredictablity of their survival. I understand everyone makes a choice of their own fate, but if the coal miners weren't working, how would we survive in todays world? They give their life by putting it on the line each and every time they go to work underground. Coal miners deserve a day of rememeberance.

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  145. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 6:04 PM    link Clyde T. | Ladson, SC

    I was born and lived the first 18 years of my life in the coal mining region of West Virginia. My father worked in the coal mines all his life and died from the silicosis disease common to miners. My older brother has black lung disease from many years in the coal mines. Every coal miner I have ever known was a good and honest man.

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  147. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 6:06 PM    link Clyde T. | Ladson, SC

    I was born and lived the first 18 years of my life in the coal mining region of West Virginia. My father worked in the coal mines all his life and died from the silicosis disease common to miners. My older brother has black lung disease from many years in the coal mines. Every coal miner I have ever known was a good and honest man.

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  149. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 6:12 PM    link Clyde T. | Ladson, SC

    I lived the first eighteen years of my life in the coal mining region of West Virginia. My father died prematurely from a miners disease called silicosis. One brother was also a miner and now has black lung disease and must stay on oxygen. I have never known any miner that was not an honest, hardworking man. I sincerely believe miners deserve the recognition of us having a national Miner's Day.

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  151. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 6:23 PM    link Sandra T. | Rupert, WV

  152. Thu., Dec. 20, 2007 9:42 PM    link Elijah M. | Millwood, WV

    It is my belef it is long past due recognizing the miners in this country, past present and especially those who have died working underground. To me this is an honorable profession done by a few so that the rest of us can benefit from this natural resource.

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