Remembering the welsh miners

[roxie_09]

A Welshman stood at the golden gate, his head was bent and low. He meekly asked the man of fate, The way that he should go. 'What have you done' St. Peter said 'To gain admission here?' 'I merely mined for coal' he said, 'for many and many a year.' St. Peter opened wide the gate, And softly tolled the bell. 'Come and choose your harp' he said 'You've had your share of hell.'

Remembering the miners of Gleision ..... may you all Rest in Peace Boys.

[craft1948]

Thanks roxie..........that made me blub.

[Bobbisox]

I second this Roxie

[cathfromsaron]

yes sending condolences xx

[Ann]

How lovely is that reading Roxie - my Grandad was in the mines in Coalville and he died years afterwards with a related illness - its a dangerous job, we are grateful for their sacrifice x

[boxtops]

RIP, miners.... x

[Mamyalynne]

Heartfelt sympathy to all families xxx

[roxie_09]

It's heartbreaking :-( especially so close to home too. Thinking of them and all before them that have lost their lives xx

[flump1]

roxie, that poem is lovely, and the miners, their families and friends are in our thoughts .x

[roxie_09]

I should admit I nicked it off a friends status from Facebook as I thought it was lovely and thought I would share it x

[boxtops]

well worth it, roxie x

[petal54]

my 'better'half's family are from that area,so it touchs a nerve.these awful things seem to happen so often.all best wishes to the families!!

[roxie_09]

Yes, all my thoughts are with their families x

[stokemaveric]

god bless their souls.......

[sallybb]

Just simply brings a lump to the throat What a trajic loss!

[sandyRoe]

There's an appeal fund for the families of the miners. We could best honour the memory of those who died by giving what we can to help their relatives.

http://www.walesonlin...-fund-91466-29440043/

[marval]

That is a lovely poem, my they rest in peace and may the families and comunity find comfort

[micmak]

My thoughts are with the families. May they find comfort in each other. RIP

[Arksided]

Such a tragic way to go, my thoughts and sympathies for their families.

[roxie_09]

Thanks sandy I will visit the link next week on payday x

[bobthefisherman]

That is so lovely Roxie,

Our deepest sympathies to all the families and folks involved.

and thanks for that link sandy....