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

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  1. Thu., Oct. 15, 2009 9:01 AM    link Paul B. | Sterling, VA

  2. Wed., Oct. 14, 2009 6:08 PM    link Deron S. | Coldiron, KY

    20+ years mining experience, now a mining instructor. Safety is priority. Let's honor our coal miners.

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  4. Sun., Oct. 11, 2009 6:03 PM    link Name not displayed | Weaverville, NC

  5. Sun., Oct. 11, 2009 1:41 PM    link Virginia P. | Portsmouth, VA

    My dad and 2 brothers were coal miners, and they were my heros!I thought they were so brave to go down in that dark mine, and I was so afraid that they would not come home after their shift. All coal miners are brave, and there should definitely be a National Coal Miners day. They deserve it!

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  7. Sat., Oct. 10, 2009 7:32 PM    link Spencer T. | Fairmont, WV

    I did a presentation for the social studies fair on The # 9 Mine Disaster and came in 1st place at the state social studies fair my great Uncle Dewey was killed in the disaster, I also spoke at the memorial service. My father is Dewey the 2nd brother of phil the second , and their father and uncle was PHIL SR. AND DEWEY SR. Both brothers of TONY TARLEY.

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  9. Fri., Oct. 9, 2009 11:14 PM    link Julie D. | Huntsville, AL

    These miners deserve a day of recognition!

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  11. Fri., Oct. 9, 2009 9:28 PM    link Shirley Q. | Mount Holly, NC

    I grew up in McDowell County, WV, and my father was a coal miner and died of black lung when I was 10 years old. That left my Mom with us children to raise on her own. I am proud to be a "coal miner's daughter" and proud of my Dad for sacrificing his life for my Mom and his children. Nothing would please me, and I'm sure my Dad, to have a National Miner's Day.

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  13. Fri., Oct. 9, 2009 6:04 PM    link jack p. | Levittown, PA

  14. Fri., Oct. 9, 2009 5:23 AM    link Name not displayed | Radford, VA

    MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHER WORKED THE COAL MINES OF MOHEGAN,WV.MY DAD DIED WITH BLACK LUNG .HE HAD 15 CHILDREN.

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  16. Thu., Oct. 8, 2009 8:34 PM    link Patricia B. | Chesapeake, VA

    My father raised 10 kids on a coalminer's pay and died of black lung and he loved the coalmines that was his life and we should have a day just for all the miners

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  18. Wed., Oct. 7, 2009 5:00 PM    link Name not displayed | Kissimmee, FL

    My husband descends from generations of coal miners in Western PA. Thanks to all the miners for keeping this great country of ours going! I hope you receive the recognition you so richly deserve.

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  20. Wed., Oct. 7, 2009 12:38 PM    link Mary S. | Denver, CO

  21. Tue., Oct. 6, 2009 11:50 PM    link tyler s. | Denver, CO

  22. Tue., Oct. 6, 2009 9:56 PM    link Gene D. | Bluefield, WV

  23. Tue., Oct. 6, 2009 4:11 AM    link Ruth Runyon W. | Bluefield, WV

    My Father and Grandfather died of Black Lung. My Grandfather went into the mines at age of 14.

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  25. Mon., Oct. 5, 2009 5:25 PM    link Carol W. | Elizabeth, PA

    I never gave much thought to what these men went through everyday of their hardworking lives, but after spending a few days in Coalwood WV I have gathered a deep respect for these men and what they did. They deserve more than a day of recognition but it is a start!

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  27. Mon., Oct. 5, 2009 4:17 PM    link Mike M. | Charleston, WV

    We need coal badly. We need miners to mine it and operators to finance it. Windmill Farms will generate enough energy to power my lawn mower. Miners are highly skilled technicians. I grow tired of the stigma of the boned headed miner who has been kicked in the head by a mule. This perception is uninformed, irrational and disgraceful. I am very much in favor of a National Miners Day. Thank you for listening.

    Mike Moriarty

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  29. Sun., Oct. 4, 2009 9:15 PM    link Stephanie M. | Bluefield, VA

  30. Sun., Oct. 4, 2009 7:52 AM    link Roy G. | La Grange, IL

    The coal is ours; let’s support the men & women who work in this American Industry!

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  32. Sun., Oct. 4, 2009 1:07 AM    link Name not displayed | Quilcene, WA

  33. Sat., Oct. 3, 2009 1:01 PM    link Mike M. | West Chester, OH

  34. Fri., Oct. 2, 2009 3:47 PM    link keith r. | Bluefield, WV

  35. Fri., Oct. 2, 2009 12:27 PM    link Name not displayed | Summersville, WV

    granddaughter,daughter, neice and wife of all coal miners in a coal mining town. I am very proud of what my family does and i think they deserve recongition expecially those who have lost those grandpas, husbands and dads...

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  37. Tue., Sep. 29, 2009 11:52 AM    link Deborah D. | Fairmont, WV

    My grandfather and uncles were miners. I remember seeing my grandfather gather his hat and bucket as he headed to work. There was always an anxiety in the air as he left that I did not understand until I was older and realized just how dangerous what he did was. I believe they deserve a day.

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  39. Mon., Sep. 28, 2009 9:10 PM    link Name not displayed | Austin, TX

  40. Mon., Sep. 28, 2009 11:47 AM    link Alfred E. | Oxon Hill, MD

    I grew up in the little coal mining town of Brownton, WVa in Barbour County and am proud of my roots. My grandfather, father, and uncle worked in the coal mines.

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  42. Mon., Sep. 28, 2009 6:31 AM    link Gayle H. | Hillsboro, OR

  43. Fri., Sep. 25, 2009 10:28 PM    link rick h. | Eldorado, IL

  44. Fri., Sep. 25, 2009 10:22 PM    link Jane C. | Lincolnton, NC

  45. Fri., Sep. 25, 2009 7:26 AM    link vincent L. | Fresno, CA

  46. Fri., Sep. 25, 2009 2:10 AM    link Hobert M. | Macomb, IL

    As a former resident of Eastern KY (Paintsville), I know how vital mining was and still is to the economies of KY, WV, and VA. The miners labor and the coal mined in these regions also has national and worldwide impacts and this is due to the long hours and hard, dangerous work done by the miners. I think this nation owes it to the miners to have a National Miners Day to create recognition of this importance throughout the nation and portions of the world. Mining has also become culturally and historically significant to area of the nation where it impacts economies and I feel a National Miners Day will assist in reflecting these cultural and historical significances nationally.

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  48. Thu., Sep. 24, 2009 10:44 AM    link William J. | May, TX

    I am the grandson of a life long coal miner
    of Anchor Coal Company in Highcoal and I
    was born there also I am 67 years old.

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  50. Wed., Sep. 23, 2009 8:55 PM    link Barbara R. | Parkersburg, WV

  51. Wed., Sep. 23, 2009 8:14 PM    link kevin M. | Alhambra, CA

    Miners have drastically changed american cutlure, bringing the dream of instant wealth and adventure to the most mean of folks. Not only to Commemorate their sacrifices in the deep places of the earth, but also to celebrate their lifestyle and culture that they made, I fully support the creation of miners day.

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  53. Wed., Sep. 23, 2009 10:49 AM    link Ido D. | Silver Spring, MD

  54. Sun., Sep. 20, 2009 11:35 PM    link Paul B. | Englewood, FL

  55. Sun., Sep. 20, 2009 7:47 PM    link Amber C. | Webster Springs, WV

    My dad has been a coal miner since he was 16 (he lied about his age so he could work back then). He's now 55 and is still working hard. He's also worked at the Sago Mine in the past, and knew some of the men who died. One of them used to be my preacher and had baptised me. These men deserve a lot of respect, and are risking their lives everyday.

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  57. Fri., Sep. 18, 2009 1:07 PM    link Dolores T. | Wytheville, VA

    I am the daughter of a former coal miner and railroad carmen. Most of my family were coal miners. Coal mining is a respectful and loving way of life. These men and women used obstacles as opportunities to build character, strong work ethic, and unity in all community families and not just their own. THANK GOD FOR THE COAL MINERS EVERYWHERE!!!

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  59. Wed., Sep. 16, 2009 5:53 PM    link jeff p. | King, NC

  60. Tue., Sep. 15, 2009 7:39 PM    link Jeremy C. | Omaha, NE

  61. Tue., Sep. 15, 2009 12:03 PM    link Lonnie N. D. | Caryville, TN

    Almost all of my ancestors were coal miners from my Great-Grandfather to my dad and I'm sure many more. These people need to be recognized!

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  63. Tue., Sep. 15, 2009 8:31 AM    link William T. | San Antonio, TX

  64. Mon., Sep. 14, 2009 2:18 PM    link jeffrey j. | Bluefield, WV

  65. Sat., Sep. 12, 2009 1:27 PM    link Mildred C. | Hillsville, VA

    My father Drura Alderman worked in the mines in Coalwood, W.Va for 37 years. I am proud to be a coal miners daughter.

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  67. Sat., Sep. 12, 2009 12:03 AM    link Kimberly W. | Ashford, WV

  68. Thu., Sep. 10, 2009 12:36 PM    link nga n. | ,

  69. Thu., Sep. 10, 2009 9:16 AM    link Stormy S. | Clarksville, VA

    my father, brother and husband were coal miners

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  71. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 10:30 AM    link shawn a. | Harmony, NC

  72. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 3:55 PM    link Ronda C. | Trussville, AL

    My father, brother, husband, brothers-in-law were all coal miners. Virginia and West Virginia are beautiful places with mountains that hold riches for some and painful memories for others.

    Coal miners should be celebrated for their contributions to America, just like firemen and soldiers. During WWII my Daddy didn't have to go off to war, because his job in the coal mines was considered essential to the war effort. Daddy was around when Hugh E. Long rallyed for better wages and fair labor practices.
    I know that Sen. Byrd will get this passed if at all possible.

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  74. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 1:18 PM    link sherry n. | Katy, TX

  75. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 11:04 AM    link harry c. | Canton, GA

  76. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:31 AM    link Name not displayed | Katy, TX

  77. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:21 PM    link Wyatt H. | Fayetteville, WV

  78. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 9:35 PM    link Stella T. | Huttonsville, WV

    I am proud of being born a coal-miners daughter.

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  80. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 8:58 PM    link John and Geneva A. | Union, WV

  81. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 8:50 PM    link DENNIS E. | Bluefield, WV

  82. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 5:38 PM    link william s. | Raysal, WV

    two generation's of coalminers

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  84. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 1:02 PM    link Rita B. | Jonesboro, GA

  85. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:42 AM    link Janey L. | Statesville, NC

    I am so proud of our miners they have really worked hard over the years.I am proud to say that I am a true WVA and I will support any day for a West Virginian.

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  87. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:28 AM    link william b. | Newark, OH

  88. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 12:04 AM    link Bradley L. | Beaver, WV

  89. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 12:03 AM    link Name not displayed | Mc Graws, WV

    My father was a coal miner. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for his dedication to his job and to our family.

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  91. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 12:01 AM    link Rachel A. | Mc Graws, WV

    My father was a coal miner. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for his dedication to his job and to our family.

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  93. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 11:07 PM    link Jaquatta R. | Albemarle, NC

    Miners deserve all the recognition that they can get. It's the least we can do for them, very appropriate to honor their dedication and sacrifice .

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  95. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 10:10 PM    link Tressie B. | Glen Fork, WV

    Our miners deserve all the recognition that they can get. It's the least we can do for them for risking thier lives the way that they do day after day.

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  97. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 2:49 PM    link William R. | Bristol, VA

    Great Ideal

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  99. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 12:51 PM    link Victoria S. | Lansdale, PA

  100. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 11:53 AM    link Susan K. | Maynardville, TN

  101. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 11:34 AM    link Robin B. | Paynesville, WV

    I'm a coal miners daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter and well as neice, cousin and friend. These brave men and women deserve recognition for all they do to support their families.

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  103. Wed., Sep. 2, 2009 9:32 AM    link Terri C. | Fairmont, WV

  104. Tue., Sep. 1, 2009 11:07 AM    link James O. | Jacksonville, NC

    I am a 4th grade teacher and we have just moved through a mini-lesson about Homer Hickam. The lesson brought to life the struggles of what a coal miner might experience......and looking at their sacrifice, and all we that we have benefited from by their labor....it seems appropriate to honor their dedication and acknowledge a profession that embodies hardwork.

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  106. Mon., Aug. 31, 2009 10:38 PM    link Rebecca G. | Farmville, VA

    My Dad was a coal miner from the age of 12 until he was 50 and diagnosed with silicosis.

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  108. Sun., Aug. 30, 2009 3:42 PM    link Steve M. | Moses Lake, WA

  109. Sun., Aug. 30, 2009 10:09 AM    link Karen B. | Roanoke, VA

  110. Sat., Aug. 29, 2009 8:46 PM    link Joan K. | East Lansing, MI

  111. Sat., Aug. 29, 2009 10:23 AM    link Don N. | Rocky River, OH

    This is a great IDEA! My Dad, Grandfather, and Uncles were all coal miners..Dad died of Black Lung at age of 79. Dad was a very proud coal miner, reading Red Helmet brought back a lot of memories of my childhood.

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  113. Fri., Aug. 28, 2009 5:43 PM    link Barbara B. | Birmingham, AL

    As the daughter of a coal miner that worked with Homer's father, I very much support a National Miners Day. They deserve all the recognition they can get.

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  115. Fri., Aug. 28, 2009 12:11 AM    link Troy R. | Tulsa, OK

    Coal powers our country. Shouldn't we say "Thank You" to the Miners for such hard work?

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  117. Wed., Aug. 26, 2009 6:24 PM    link John H. | Tampa, FL

  118. Tue., Aug. 25, 2009 7:46 AM    link Name not displayed | ,

    From Romania, I'm on this!

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  120. Sun., Aug. 23, 2009 5:21 AM    link Donna H. | Troy, NC

  121. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 7:33 PM    link Jim L. | Broomfield, CO

  122. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 12:09 PM    link Name not displayed | Sistersville, WV

  123. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 10:21 AM    link M arcie D. | Sturgis, KY

  124. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 8:32 AM    link Lolita K. | Prestonsburg, KY

  125. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 6:57 AM    link Tammy K. | Van Lear, KY

    The industrial age that built this Country as we know it was fueled by the blood, sweat and tears of the American Miner and their families.

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  127. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 6:54 AM    link Melissa S. | Pikeville, KY

    I cannot think of a more-deserving profession that should be honored.

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  129. Mon., Aug. 17, 2009 6:47 AM    link Danielle S. | Pikeville, KY

    Keeping our miners safe is our number one priority

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  131. Sun., Aug. 16, 2009 10:17 AM    link korby k. | Benton, IL

  132. Fri., Aug. 14, 2009 8:39 PM    link zack g. | Harrisburg, IL

  133. Fri., Aug. 14, 2009 5:23 PM    link Cynthia C. | Harrisburg, IL

  134. Fri., Aug. 14, 2009 10:07 AM    link Linda Z. | Unicoi, TN

    Proud to be related to a brave group of people.

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  136. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 11:57 PM    link Richard B. | Cincinnati, OH

    Tough Job, Tough men

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  138. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 11:20 PM    link Name not displayed | Harrisburg, IL

  139. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 11:08 PM    link jeff g. | Harrisburg, IL

  140. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 10:26 PM    link Edward W. | Harrisburg, IL

  141. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 10:11 PM    link Michael C. | Harrisburg, IL

  142. Thu., Aug. 13, 2009 9:58 AM    link melody s. | Trevorton, PA

    every minority gruop gets their day, this special group of people built this country with thier sweat and blood. sacrifising life, love, family to build a certain way of life and pride. they deserve recognition!

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  144. Tue., Aug. 11, 2009 6:30 PM    link Sandra W. | Spring Hill, TN

  145. Fri., Aug. 7, 2009 7:52 PM    link beverly h. | Lilburn, GA

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