My Prayers are With...

...the community of Tallmansville, WV, and the families of the coal miners killed in the explosion. The first reports indicated that 12 of the 13 were alive; however, that was false: 12 of the 13 were dead. The remaining miner is in critical condition.

West Virginia beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl earlier in the week and the sportscasters talked a bit about how this event impacted the team. Many of the players were coal-miners sons; some were from Tallmansville itself. The team had an added reason to beat Georgia. But the emotions from a football victory are hollow compared to an event like this.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in Peace. Amen.