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• Death Date:19 November 2010
• Country:New Zealand
• Charity:Miners Relief Fund
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• ID:116331

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Twenty-nine miners died in the second blast of the Pike River Coal Mine disaster on the West Coast on the 24th November 2010. The first blast, possibly due to toxic gas build up, was five days earlier and had caused rescue efforts to be delayed. The gas and heat levels measured after the second blast showed fatal levels that no one could survive.

Conrad John ADAMS, 43, of Greymouth
Malcolm CAMPBELL, 25, of Greymouth originally from Scotland
Glen Peter CRUSE, 35, of Cobden
Allan John DIXON, 59, of Runanga
Zen Wodin DREW, 21, of Greymouth
Christopher Peter DUGGAN, 31, of Greymouth
Joseph Ray DUNBAR,17, of Greymouth
John Leonard HALE, 45, of Ruatapu
Daniel Thomas HERK, 36, of Runanga
David Mark HOGGART, 33, of Foxton
Richard Bennett HOLLING, 41, of Blackball
Andrew David HURREN, 32, of Greymouth
Jacobus (Koos) Albertus JONKER, 47, of Cobden, originally from South Africa
William John JOYNSON, 49, of Dunollie, originally from Australia
Riki Steve KEANE, 28, of Greymouth
Terry David KITCHIN, 41, of Runanga
Samuel Peter MACKIE, 26, of Greymouth
Francis Skiddy MARDEN, 41, of Runanga
Michael Nolan Hanmer MONK, 23, of Greymouth
Stuart Gilbert MUDGE, 31, of Runanga
Kane Barry NIEPER, 33, of Greymouth
Peter O'NEILL, 55, of Runanga
Milton John OSBORNE, 54, of Ngahere
Brendan John PALMER, 27, of Cobden
Benjamin David ROCKHOUSE, 21, of Greymouth
Peter James RODGER, 40, of Greymouth
Blair David SIMS, 28, of Greymouth
Joshua Adam UFER, 25, from Australia
Keith Thomas VALLI, 62, of Wairio

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    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences for your loss!!! I have never before been so frequently brought to tears as I have in the past week. I can only imagine what you are all going through.

    Melissa Rees. Glenfield, New Zealand. Thursday, December 02, 2010

  • Our prayers are with you all . GOD Bless

    AAron Webster. Upper Hutt , New Zealand. Thursday, December 02, 2010

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    This disaster has made me think about how lucky I am to have my family well and with me. I hope those families directly affected by this tragedy can remember the good times alongside their immense grief.

    Donna. Christchurch, New Zealand. Wednesday, December 01, 2010

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    I can't even begin to imagine the pain and hurt you all must be going through. My thoughts and heart felt sympothy goes out to you all.

    Lisa Harris. Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday, December 01, 2010

  • May you have wonderful memories and as the days pass the pain will be less. God bless. Brenda Lower Hutt

    Anonymous. New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • the sun will shine through your window

    Believe in the love and beauty in each and every man and hold that close. The smiles, laughter and love will continue to be remembered by you all with the knowledge that every New Zealand has a tear in their eye and an ache in their heart. Smile and remember, the sun will shine in your window again.

    Anonymous. New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • Arohanui ki a koutou

    

    To all the whanau affected by this tragedy. My whanau would like to say: Kia kaha Kia maia Kia manawanui May the huge gap in your lives be eased just a little by all the kind thoughts and wishes coming your way.

    Gaylene Rielly. Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • Condolences

    My condolences to the families and friends.

    Scott. Christchurch, New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • Our Hearts go out...

    

    Wishing you strength and peace at such a terrible time.

    The Taylor Family. Christchurch, New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  • Sympathy

    

    heartfelt sympathy to the friends and families of the Pike River 29 - also to the wider community of the west coast.

    Oliver Huggins. Christchurch, New Zealand. Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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