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In memrory of our fallen miners

I'd like to personally thank the other four contibutors and admonish all the other cheap bastards that couldn't find it in their heart to give. May it never be you. Collecting for the The Memorial Fund is over. Thanks again to those that participated.
Those wishing to mail their contribution may do so as follows:
USMRA
PO Box 1010
Uniontown, PA 15401

Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated!

Sago Mine Commemorative Items

Sago Mine Commemorative Items

On behalf of the membership of the U. S. Mine Rescue Association, we offer our deepest and most sincere condolelences to the families of the fallen miners at the Sago and Alma mines.

Your loss cannot be measured by mere words.  It is our fervent hope that the tragedies which snatched these men from our lives will ultimately bring about a safer workplace for those that follow.

Roll Call

Sago Mine - January 2, 2006

David Lewis, 28 Jesse Jones, 44 Alva M. Bennett, 51
Martin Toler, 51 Jack Weaver, 52 Marshall Winans, 49
Jim Bennett, 61 Tom Anderson, 39 Jerry Groves, 56
Fred Ware Jr., 59 Terry Helms, 50 George Hamner, Jr., 54

Alma No. 1 Mine - January 19, 2006

Don I. Bragg, 33 Ellery ''Elvis'' Hatfield, 47  

 

Contributors

Rob McGee, PA - $250Robert Kehrman, NM - $200
Daniel Fracalossi, NY - $50Bryan C. Smith, TN - $50

 

Donations received by the USMRA will be forwarded to the IMC, Sago Mine Fund in New York.  The Sago Fund was formed to provide financial support to the families of these miners and other victims of mining disasters. ICG has provided an initial contribution of $2.0 million.  The USMRA is proud to be part of this effort.

Checks were issued on 3/21/06.