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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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• • To The loved ones of the souls now called to heaven, nothing we can say can ease the pain you have in your hearts right now but may the support of an entire nation and overseas supporters give you comfort at this very hard time. Ma te atua hei manaakitia ia koutou i tenei wa pouri.

    Anonymous. Sydney, Australia . Thursday, November 25, 2010

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    Please accept my deepest condolences to all the families of Pike River. I know that those fathers, brothers, sons, husbands and partners lost while working in the mine will be sorely missed and that the pain is only just beginning. Too often grief leaves you feeling like you are living in a space where nobody speaks your language. Please know that we hear your pain, we speak your language and we are sending you as much strength, light and love as we can muster to help you through these dark times. Be brave and hold onto eachother. E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā.

    Georgia. Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday, November 25, 2010

  • Condolences

    

    Our condolences to all the families .

    Andre and Coby Nieuwenhuize. Christchurch, New Zealand. Thursday, November 25, 2010

  • My deepest condolences

    

    Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. - Eskimo Legend

    Sue Skeet. Christchurch, New Zealand. Thursday, November 25, 2010

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    Words cant come close tp expressing my sympathy. May your memories and support to friends and the community help you at this time

    Anonymous. christchurch, New Zealand. Wednesday, November 24, 2010

  • So Sad

    our hearts to all those families who lost their loved ones. so sorry to you all.

    Mary & Ben. Perth, Australia . Wednesday, November 24, 2010

  • to each and every family

    

    our hearts go out to each and every one of you. today will be remembered as one of the saddest days in nz history.

    yvonne & russell milne. rakaia, New Zealand. Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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