[BadSquirrelBeta]

Peace be with all those that died in the mining accident. Bless them for writing notes and letting their loved ones know they didn't suffer. Maybe they didn't die in vain...at least I hope so--I have heard some reporters talking about this accident being a wake up call that minors need better rescue equipment and breathing aids that give them more than 1 hour of 02.

My grandfather, who died at 83, started working in the mines at age 10. He was glad when he had a chance to go the the CCC and then went on to get drafted and go to WWII. He didn't like the mining life. His father was disabled from black lung which made him had to quit school after 3rd grade and go to work to help support the family.

I hope the other miner recovers with no ill affects. I have been thinking more as I turn on my power that we shouldn't take our power sources for granted (even though my power out here in the Pacific NW by hydro sources).