Prayers For Greymouth Miners 'n Families

[GTR-N1]

29 miners still trapped in a methane-emitting mine need prayers.

Their families and friends need prayers.

Prayers given!

[33GTRV]

to families, friends and comrades of those who have perished, i wish you well, i hope that the company and the authorities can learn from this horrible disaster. From one miner to another, i am truely sorry my brothers, one day you will be united again.

[GTR-N1]

This is one gigantic horrible mess!

I pray now for the families and friends of those who have died - that resolution and comfort come out of this, during these early days.

Christmas will never have the same meaning again!!!

One poor victim was only 17 - on his first shift - in his first mine!

[Shell]

Around this time last year I was in Greymouth..

So so sad... we just expect miners to get rescued these days

Terry i didnt know about the 17 yo ... that's awful

[Daleo]

It is terribly sad.

The last few, where miners have been rescued, are the absolute exception to the rule. This is the awful reality.

Mining, and tunneling are incredibly dangerous occupations, done by very brave men & women.

Spare a thought for EVERY miner, not just these 29 poor souls. Every day is a day their families could lose a father, mother, daughter, or son.

Rest well brave men, your toil here is done.

[GTR-N1]

The last few, where miners have been rescued, are the absolute exception to the rule. This is the awful reality.

Too true Dale: the recent Chilean and Chinese entombed miners were sourcing nickel and gold.

This one by comparison, re: coal seams, is riddled with methane/ethane gas.

The sombre mood around Greymouth atm must be 'deafening'.

...stopped over for 1 night there in '93

[GTR-N1]

4th explosion last night

[R34tassiegirl]

My thoughts are with all the families.

[GTR-N1]

5th explosion last night > constant fires

[SKDSUP]

Almost one year one, and nothing has happened just yet, planning stages still. I hope for everyones sake something happens soon. Miss you Zen.