Friday marks the 100th Anniversary of an incredibly tragic event in Illinois history.
The Cherry Mine fire, ignited November 13, 1909 and took more than 250 lives. This weekend, the small town in Bureau County is honoring its' citizens' sacrifice.
Last winter I read a book about that disaster. I can't remember the title of it though. Now what inquiring minds need to know is how that relates to Earl Easter?
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jerry thanks for the story....
I was in bed as you posted this I have a new retirement schedule that i cant help getting off to bed at around 7:00 PM...My wife just got transferred a few weeks back and she gets up at 3:30 AM Eastern Standard Time....Sure is odd walking the dog on his leash at that time so at 7 or 8PM I just have had enough of the day....LOL...Any way great story....
Joe brainard
I had written a story about my neighbor who works for Rosebud Coal Mines a while back
and he was called in to work to deliver another miner. This is a machine that undermines coal that is not much higher than 3 feet...One was destroyed and burried in a mine in Ohio and we went to extreme measurements to cart the new rebuilt one,a four hour one way trip..He needed help so he had called his never say NO buddy....Me
Anyhow the mere dress of the tuff guy miners and attitude was impressing to me as we drove up in the large flatbed truck.... They all cheered and patted us on the back for our efforts.
Each one with coal blackened faces and smiles that will never be forgotten....
We use electricity without thinking much on how it got to our light switches and appliances as i will speak for myself, But the fellas really gave us a welcome for something that I figured was a small task on our part......Earl
Last edited by Earl Easter; 11-12-2009 at 02:13 PM.
Hey Joe glad you stopped back to read the little brief story provided..and once again
Thank You Jerry..
And Jerry notice that i have capilized your first letter in your name as you have under played the lower case "j"...You seem to be a stand up American so i just wanted to let you know that this is what i think of you as Jerry with a Capital "J"........
This thread only serves to confirm the high level of esteem that I hold all of you in !! A great bunch of guys that provides me a glimmer of hope for the future.
__________________ I keep tellin ya Doc, I'm in pretty good shape considerin the shape I'm in !!
