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Pike River Coal Mine Disaster
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New SearchLast Name:Pike River Coal Mine Disaster - Death Date:19 November 2010
- Country:New Zealand
- Charity:Miners Relief Fund
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- ID:116331
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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The Everlasting Arms
Hearing of the first explosion, I began to set myself to intercede for the miners when a calm voice said, "Don't worry, they are with me." 6 I went down to the moorings of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O LORD, my God. 7 “ When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the LORD; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple. 8 “ Those who regard worthless idols Forsake their own Mercy. 9 But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.”
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To the families, co-workers and friends of the Pike River Coal Mine Disaster
Your personal tragedy has touched many of us in New Zealand. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Those were 29 hard-working men that we can all be very proud of. They will be remembered forever by many. We may not have known your loved ones personally but we have felt something of your sense of loss.
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We Remember Them
I go, ... but do not weep, I’ve lived my life, so full, so deep. Throughout my life, I gave my best, I earned my keep, I’ve earned my rest. I never tried to be great or grand, I tried to be a helping hand. If I helped in a team, If I helped on my own, I was more than repaid, By good friends I’ve known. And if I went the extra mile, I did it with pleasure, It was all worthwhile. If I brightened your path, Then let it be, A small contribution from my comrades and me. But mostly I cherished the family I knew, In a bond never-ending, So precious, so true. Now sadly I leave you, to my final home, Through the mystic veil, To the great unknown. With such beautiful memories That forever will be, The way that I hope You’ll remember me............. The church bells rang 29 times, so we knew it was final and the end of the line. Now 29 miners are at heavens gate with coal silt faces, asking is it too late? And God replies with half a grin..... no my children .... come on in. Their mining lights placed gently on heavens floor, their boots removed & left at the door. And now they are placed with the very best "Come sit my children, it's time to rest"
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So Very Sorry For All Affected
I have been glued to the tv, like many Kiwi's, hoping that our 29 Miners would make it out.........I hope the Pike River Family will one day recover from this dreadful disaster, and they may be slightly comforted that the whole of NZ is feeling their pain. Much love to all.
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