The entire membership of the West Virginia Coal Association and Friends of Coal, from throughout West Virginia extend their deepest sympathies and support for the families of those who lost their lives at Montcoal. These miners are part of our family. They are brothers to all of us. This tragedy is felt by all West Virginians, because in a very real sense we are all part of the coal-mining family. It is what we do.
Today, and in the coming weeks, we ask that you join us in praying for those that are injured and certainly praying for the families who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy. Let this be a time when all of West Virginia comes together to comfort one another. Let us reach out to those that are suffering and help lift their burdens as best our abilities allow us.
