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Tribute for the Pike 29
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From my files - sunset in Greymouth, posted as a tribute to the 29 men - fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, uncles, and friends who had so much to live for, and whose lives were taken in the Pike River mine explosion near Greymouth on New Zealand's West Coast. May they rest in peace. . . . . . Our whole country mourns with those left behind. May they find strength and some comfort in their sorrow from the support pouring in from here and overseas. The rescue teams from NZ and Australia have had and still face a harrowing time. . . . . Poem by Reba Pottinger

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::tigger3
11/27/10 12:41 AM GMT
Lyn, This is so heartfelt, and a beautiful tribute to those hard working men. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::Dunstickin
11/27/10 1:19 PM GMT
Such a sad time for all concerned!..
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::100k_xle
11/27/10 1:28 PM GMT
Sad Story, Wonderful Dedication. Thanks Lyn.

E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::corngrowth
11/27/10 1:31 PM GMT
The whole world was hoping for a miracle like we saw in Chili, but it didn't happen.

Very touching tribute Lyn, tho the ones who lost their live in the Pike River mine tragedy. Think we all agree with your words that relatives and friends may find strength and comfort in their sorrow from the support pouring in from all over the world.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.scorpie
11/27/10 1:42 PM GMT
Beautiful tribute Lyn.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::Roseman_Stan
11/27/10 3:33 PM GMT
A fine tribute Lyn. I too was hoping for things to turn out well as they did in the Chile mine. So very sad.....
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.elektronist
11/27/10 4:16 PM GMT
Sad story and very thoughtful tribute, Lyn.

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::jeenie11
11/27/10 5:01 PM GMT
so sad.
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::0930_23
11/27/10 11:42 PM GMT
May they rest in peace LE.

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::johindes
11/28/10 1:31 AM GMT
May they know eternal peace. Coming from a mining country I know how hard a disaster like this can be. My love and thoughts go out to the family and friends of those lost.A very wonderful tribute Lyn x
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.slushie
11/28/10 3:43 AM GMT
A Loverly tribute Lyn
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We are but humble fish swimming in the sea of life
::cynlee
11/28/10 4:32 AM GMT
A thoughtful image and a well written poem make a lovely tribute for those who choose such a difficult career that puts their lives at great risk.
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Life is precious; therefore, do not waste it by doing things mechanically without love. We should try to put love into everything we do. - Amma
.Mythmaker
11/28/10 6:33 AM GMT
An awful tragedy and a loss that cannot be regained.
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::Silvanus
11/28/10 5:57 PM GMT
I touching tribute and wonderful photograph, LynEve. Thanks for sharing their story.

- Steve
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::SEFA
11/28/10 11:01 PM GMT
Touching and beautiful tribute, Lyn.
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::Inkeri
11/29/10 7:44 PM GMT
I agree.A Beautiful tribute,Eve.
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.Fergus
11/30/10 6:08 PM GMT
Lovely tribute, great work
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
::luckyshot
12/08/10 9:33 PM GMT
Lyn - A beautiful tribute to the miners. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine

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