WVA miners

[timmgirvan]

College isn't the way for alot of folks...maybe a trade learned and a move out of the state!

[randallscott35]

One of the most dangerous jobs in America. Scary.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

One of the most dangerous jobs in America. Scary.

Indeed Rand. My grandfather died in the mines less than 10 miles from where this tragedy happened.

As I said though, for many in these tiny towns, their options are incredibly limited.

[timmgirvan]

I didn't know that,Kev...I'm sorry for your loss and the grim reminders!

[GPK]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

I didn't know that,Kev...I'm sorry for your loss and the grim reminders!

Its okay...it happened before I was born, but to hear my Mother talk about her dad, makes me realized I missed a great man. She said I remind her of him in many ways (never met a stranger).

Wanna hear something scary....he died on May 15th, 1960. He was one of 12 kids. 2 of his 11 siblings also died on May 15th, just a different year

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by T3B

Its okay...it happened before I was born, but to hear my Mother talk about her dad, makes me realized I missed a great man. She said I remind her of him in many ways (never met a stranger).

Wanna hear something scary....he died on May 15th, 1960. He was one of 12 kids. 2 of his 11 siblings also died on May 15th, just a different year

So your Grandfather probably went thru the Depression? Wow! Quite a life....that IS pretty eerie that some died on same date!

[Samarta]

You know it's one of those things where that's all they know. Even the mention of moving away to find a different life is laughed at. That's all they know and all they know is all they need. Not only does something like this impact a family, but it devistates a community. Prayers go out....