The danger remains
I read with great sadness about the disaster in the Coal Mine in W.Va, USA. For the relatives to be given the false dawn, only for it to be crushed is a tragedy in itself. It shows that even with modern technology and failsafes, working in artificially created underground caverns is still a dangerous job. You have to be a special breed, to face the daily labour in the claustrophobic conditions.My research took me to the worst Coal Mining disaster in Wales, in a village called Senghenydd. The coal deposits there were particularly gas ridden. An explosion one night ripped the place apart, the coal dust in the air turned the tunnels into a giant fireball so that 439 men perished. Not many bodies were recovered, some only identified by their boots. The blast bent the pit head frame. It touched the community like nothing could. I read about this and felt the anguish of those who were widowed and orphaned. Mining towns are close-knit and a tragedy is felt by all there.
Sometimes I feel that everyone should visit a coal mine museum, to appreciate how bad it is down there.
I would strongly suggest that if you know of a fund for the families of this tragedy that you contribute.
If you are a religious person, please pray for them all. If you are a spiritual person, please pass on your feelings. If you are a cynic, please think before you pass judgment.
My thoughts go to all who are suffering at and around Sago.
posted by Geraint @ 12:51 pm
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