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

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  1. Thu., Aug. 6, 2009 3:46 PM    link Daniel & Brandi P. | Paden City, WV

    god bless be safe

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  3. Thu., Aug. 6, 2009 3:42 PM    link The yost and Parrish Family y. | Sistersville, WV

    god bless and be save

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  5. Thu., Aug. 6, 2009 3:29 PM    link The yost and Parrish Family y. | Sistersville, WV

  6. Thu., Aug. 6, 2009 9:56 AM    link beverly m. | Flatgap, KY

  7. Sat., Aug. 1, 2009 8:14 AM    link Gerry B. | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    Proud to be a Coal Miners Daughter

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  9. Thu., Jul. 30, 2009 2:44 PM    link Amy h. | Sistersville, WV

    Everyday these men go underground to do a job,and never know if and when their coming back up. My hat and heart goes out to all you miners and your families.

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  11. Tue., Jul. 28, 2009 10:01 PM    link Travis P. | Clarksburg, WV

  12. Tue., Jul. 28, 2009 1:36 PM    link Jacob I. | Eustis, FL

    If it weren't for those in the mines, we wouldn't have had power in the 1900's.

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  14. Tue., Jul. 28, 2009 8:28 AM    link Name not displayed | Sistersville, WV

  15. Fri., Jul. 24, 2009 5:47 PM    link Donna B. | Montclair, NJ

    A day to appreciate the coal miner is now.

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  17. Thu., Jul. 23, 2009 12:14 AM    link Shawna R. | Waycross, GA

  18. Wed., Jul. 22, 2009 10:44 PM    link Pamela B. | Saint Augustine, FL

    My grandfather,his brothers, my father an his brothers were all miners. I still have a lot of friends and family in that are coal miners.Please help to make this possible.They really deserve this HONOR.Thanks.

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  20. Wed., Jul. 22, 2009 1:31 PM    link Alesia D. | Jacksonville, FL

  21. Tue., Jul. 21, 2009 7:52 PM    link Frank M. | Denville, NJ

    Mining is the foundation of an industrialized society. The miner is responsible for every comfort, convenience and neccesity that we enjoy. It's not only fitting, but neccesary, that we honor miners, both past and present, with a national day.

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  23. Tue., Jul. 21, 2009 1:25 PM    link Benny Ray G. | Gilbert, WV

  24. Tue., Jul. 21, 2009 1:22 PM    link Kristin G. | Gilbert, WV

  25. Tue., Jul. 21, 2009 1:18 PM    link Kristin G. | Gilbert, WV

  26. Mon., Jul. 20, 2009 9:56 PM    link Dennis D. | Jacksonville, FL

  27. Mon., Jul. 20, 2009 9:34 PM    link William W. | Jacksonville, FL

    I would like to see this Petition pass as I come from a long history of coal miners. If you read the petition you can see the sacrifices made by those who mined coal your years in this country. So many towns have individual memorials or monuments but it long been time to honor those in a national day for those who have died as a result of coal mining.

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  29. Mon., Jul. 20, 2009 5:55 PM    link Lee C. | Graham, WA

    If anyone deserves a 'National" day, it's the miners of this country.

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  31. Sun., Jul. 19, 2009 8:13 PM    link Charles S. | Oak Hill, WV

    Sign this.

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  33. Sun., Jul. 19, 2009 6:40 AM    link Tommy G. | Jonesboro, LA

  34. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 8:28 PM    link Jonn O. | Portage, MI

    My ancesters mined coal in Boone, IA over one hundred years ago.

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  36. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 4:38 PM    link Sarah D. | Franklin, TN

  37. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 4:25 PM    link Name not displayed | Franklin, TN

    Let the coal miner's have a day that can be recognized throughout the nation as a symbol of what wonderful things they have provided for us all!

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  39. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 1:14 PM    link Warren B. L. | Colorado Springs, CO

  40. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 12:07 PM    link Deborah G. | Ozawkie, KS

    This would be a great way to show appreciation for these well deserving men. If only we would take more time to truly comprehend the sacrifices they have made and continue to make for our comfort.

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  42. Sat., Jul. 18, 2009 6:20 AM    link Michael D. | Paden City, WV

  43. Tue., Jul. 14, 2009 2:32 PM    link Haskell M. | Henlawson, WV

    I WORK 45YRS. IN THE MINES, COAL has been good to me i raised my family on i think our new adninerstration,is downing coal to muchwith thier fancy suits, on we coal miners are just ornary poor people we need to be up lifted instead of run down COAL IS KING IN OUR EYS its keep food on our table and clothes on our backs and our family happy

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  45. Mon., Jul. 13, 2009 12:40 PM    link Dianna p. | Waverly, WV

  46. Mon., Jul. 13, 2009 11:09 AM    link Warren J. | Buford, GA

    I believe that the miners day rememberance of all miners be enacted.

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  48. Mon., Jul. 13, 2009 2:05 AM    link Jacki W. | Bridgeport, WV

  49. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 4:14 PM    link David L. | Kettering, OH

  50. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 3:20 PM    link Name not displayed | Kissimmee, FL

  51. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 3:04 PM    link David M. | Minden, NV

    There are many miners here in Nevada and I agree, there needs to be a national day to honor all the miners who work in the mines now, and in the past.

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  53. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 12:12 PM    link Scott D. | Hedgesville, WV

  54. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 11:33 AM    link Roger U. | Franklin, NC

    This is the least we can do to not only honor the coal miners of this country, but to show our support to the miners and their families.

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  56. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 11:23 AM    link Robert W. | Hurricane, WV

  57. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 10:16 AM    link Angela W. | Danville, VA

  58. Sun., Jul. 12, 2009 10:15 AM    link Kevin W. | Danville, VA

  59. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 11:58 PM    link Andrew H. | Eau Claire, WI

  60. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 10:34 PM    link David & Andrea P. | Bethlehem, PA

    I sign in honor of my grandfather, who I never knew because he died before I was born of black lung. Andrea Posivak

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  62. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 4:48 PM    link Annette A. | Cle Elum, WA

  63. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 3:35 PM    link Danny B. | Van Lear, KY

    I am a science educator and author from
    Van Lear, Kentucky. I can proudly say
    that I am also the son, grandson and
    great-grandson of coal miners. The
    miners of coal and other materials have contributed a great deal to the wealth of our nation, but they are too often forgotten.
    I strongly urge Senator Byrd and all of
    the members of the United States Congress
    as a whole to establish an annual day to
    honor miners.

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  65. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 3:14 PM    link Paul R. | Weirton, WV

  66. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 3:08 PM    link Kathryn B. | Indianapolis, IN

  67. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 2:15 PM    link Erma l. A. | Mandeville, LA

    My hometown is Harvey, WV, a coal mining community. I graduated Mt Hope HS School in 1961. Having Homer Hickam, a WV native, be successful in his passion is wonderful. It gives people from WV a place in history and a reason to be proud. There should be a National Miner's Day; West Virginia played an important part in the US's success because "Coal is King".

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  69. Sat., Jul. 11, 2009 1:12 PM    link Fred C. | West Columbia, SC

    Miners and their families have earned this honor, something that is long overdue.

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  71. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 9:58 PM    link Robin H. | Shawsville, VA

    My grandfather's and many uncles and cousins (some still today) worked in the mines of West Virginia.

    I think this would be a wonderful thing to honor all those who are still working the mines and all those who have either lost their lives and the ones who have retired.

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  73. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 8:42 PM    link john j. | West Chester, PA

  74. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 4:27 PM    link Eric H. | Moundsville, WV

    Coal makes up 49% of the nation's electricity and 99% in West Virginia. Those that think we can survive without coal need to learn the facts. God bless all miners.

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  76. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 9:02 AM    link julie g. | New Martinsville, WV

  77. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 8:50 AM    link Mary H. | Winston-Salem, NC

    My home state is WV. I have lost several family members in mine accidents.This is one petition that needs to be passed. I am very proud to sign in in memory of all miners who work or have passed away.

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  79. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 6:12 AM    link Liz I. | Bethel, OH

  80. Fri., Jul. 10, 2009 12:19 AM    link Adam A. | Morgantown, WV

  81. Thu., Jul. 9, 2009 11:44 PM    link gary r. | Paden City, WV

  82. Thu., Jul. 9, 2009 11:26 PM    link dail k. | Bangor, MI

  83. Thu., Jul. 9, 2009 7:30 PM    link Richard D. | Sistersville, WV

    I am proud to sign this petition in the honor and memory of my Father-In-Law...Vic Goudy...& all miners past, present, and future.
    This honor is past due for all miners and there families.

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  85. Wed., Jul. 8, 2009 7:19 PM    link Joyce C. | Oakland, MD

    Coal Miners are Brave Hard Working Men, men and some women to be appreciated. In honor and memory of my brother, Vic Goudy

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  87. Wed., Jul. 8, 2009 2:24 PM    link Robert J. L. | Mc Clellandtown, PA

    As Chief Judge of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and as the son a coal miner, I join in the call for a National Miner's Day for the United States.

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  89. Wed., Jul. 8, 2009 12:37 PM    link John S. | Greenwood, IN

    Miners need to be recognized for all their hardwork and the dangers they faced from the mines and the mine companies.

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  91. Mon., Jul. 6, 2009 1:03 PM    link Ashley S. | Valley Grove, WV

  92. Mon., Jul. 6, 2009 11:01 AM    link Donnie B. | Paden City, WV

  93. Sun., Jul. 5, 2009 3:30 PM    link ROBERT C. | Wimberley, TX

    The enviormental attack on mining is like cutting off your nose to spite your face.

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  95. Sun., Jul. 5, 2009 9:04 AM    link David M. | Johnstown, PA

    I started my Engineering career in the coal fields of western Pennsylvania with Island Creek Coal Company. I have seen first hand what these miners experience on a daily basis. They deserve to be recognized.

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  97. Sat., Jul. 4, 2009 2:31 AM    link Tom M. | Pocahontas, AR

  98. Thu., Jul. 2, 2009 4:16 PM    link Lana B. | Sistersville, WV

    In memory of Vic Goudy

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  100. Thu., Jul. 2, 2009 12:07 PM    link Claire B. | Williams, AZ

  101. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 10:52 PM    link Linda W. | Naples, FL

    This is in the memory of my brother-in-law Vic Goudy, who was killed in a mine accident in Oct 08 in WV.

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  103. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 10:11 PM    link James M. | Sistersville, WV

  104. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 9:21 PM    link Cathy H. | New Martinsville, WV

  105. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 4:55 PM    link Susan P. | Ravenswood, WV

  106. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 3:06 PM    link Richard D. | Sistersville, WV

  107. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 2:31 PM    link Name not displayed | New Martinsville, WV

    This is such a small thing to be done for those who go underground everyday to give us our energy. These men deserve this and so much more.

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  109. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 1:58 PM    link Name not displayed | Akron, OH

  110. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 11:05 AM    link Randa S. | Harrisville, WV

  111. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 10:45 AM    link Wanda S. | Sistersville, WV

  112. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 10:36 AM    link Sandra B. | Cairo, WV

  113. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 10:07 AM    link Virginia R. | Slippery Rock, PA

  114. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 9:50 AM    link Christina V. | Little Hocking, OH

  115. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 9:38 AM    link Kitty K. | Sistersville, WV

    It is my opinion that this is little to ask for men who sacrifice so much.

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  117. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 9:14 AM    link Erin G. | Parkersburg, WV

    Miners risk their lives each day, and we all benefit from their hard work. In my opinion, setting aside one day to honor them and their families is the least we can do.

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  119. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 9:09 AM    link Nikki K. | Sistersville, WV

  120. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 8:19 AM    link Mamie B. | Sistersville, WV

  121. Wed., Jul. 1, 2009 8:14 AM    link Christina H. | Oviedo, FL

  122. Tue., Jun. 30, 2009 7:44 PM    link nila g. | Sistersville, WV

    My husband made the ultimate sacrifice when he lost his life in the mines Oct. 2008.. Not enough can be done to honor this special breed of man..

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  124. Tue., Jun. 30, 2009 9:59 AM    link Marjorie W. | Washington, DC

    To honor the people who give us light!
    Thank you! Proud to be a West Virginian!

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  126. Sat., Jun. 27, 2009 12:52 PM    link kirby t. | Pikeville, KY

  127. Fri., Jun. 26, 2009 9:47 AM    link jesse b. | Vale, NC

    coal miners definately should have their own day of honor. all of the men in my family risk their lives and have risked their lives for our counrty to have energy.

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  129. Thu., Jun. 25, 2009 8:00 PM    link christine r. | paynesville, WV

    Miners should have their day ! I'm proud to be from west virginia !!!

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  131. Mon., Jun. 22, 2009 10:53 PM    link Donald B. | Gilbert, AZ

    The miners in America should be honored for their service to America, and the sacrifices they and their families have made.

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  133. Mon., Jun. 22, 2009 10:27 PM    link Craig N. | New Philadelphia, OH

    way overdue

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  135. Mon., Jun. 22, 2009 8:06 PM    link Name not displayed | Arlington, MA

  136. Mon., Jun. 22, 2009 6:41 PM    link Jim F. | Monmouth Beach, NJ

    thank you to the miners who sacrifice so much; and thank you Kathy Mattea for bringing the issue of coal and coal mining to the forefront with "COAL."

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  138. Mon., Jun. 22, 2009 2:23 PM    link Name not displayed | Hanover, MA

    I think coal miners work just as hard as veterins, so why can't they have a day for them?

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  140. Sun., Jun. 21, 2009 4:41 PM    link Lisa T. | Fairmont, WV

    As the wife I a miner, I know how dedicated these guys, and gals, are. They work long, hard shifts,come home,get some sleep, then do it again. Always thinking safety first.

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  142. Sun., Jun. 21, 2009 3:49 AM    link Tim T. | Fairmont, WV

    I am a coal miner,thanks this means so much!

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  144. Sat., Jun. 20, 2009 1:53 PM    link Name not displayed | Charlottesville, VA

    Where would we be without the mining men and women of this nation? It is a shame that we don't already have this taken care of.

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  146. Thu., Jun. 18, 2009 8:46 PM    link Bobby J. | Titusville, FL

    I was born and raised in McDowell Co. WV. I was a coal miner myself from Oct. 1977 until Aug. 1986 at the Jenkinjones mines in Jenkinjones, WV. Owned and operated by Consol. I was laid off and now reside in Titusville, FL. I worked with and knew men who died in the mines. They truly deserve this honor.

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  148. Thu., Jun. 18, 2009 12:49 AM    link christina m. | Vienna, WV

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