tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post5154166283112094439..comments2024-03-29T09:48:42.952-05:00Comments on The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™ : The Centralia, Illinois, Mine № 5 (in Wamac, Illinois) Disaster of March 25, 1947, killed 111 men.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-80778081131439913292022-07-12T18:13:53.349-05:002022-07-12T18:13:53.349-05:00My grandfather, whom I never met was killed. His ...My grandfather, whom I never met was killed. His name is Ray Smith. I understand he was a kind gentle man, not tall in stature. He left my dad who was a young boy at the time. Learning about this senseless disaster, has me so angry that so many red flags were given, but ignored. God Bless these men and their families that were left behind. Love you grandpa Ray.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-32462933099237162122021-03-25T05:37:45.519-05:002021-03-25T05:37:45.519-05:00Thank you for sharing!!Thank you for sharing!!Cindy Latimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788201451025055936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-29548553870584834082021-03-17T14:40:38.349-05:002021-03-17T14:40:38.349-05:00Hello! My great-grandfather was Joseph Koch Sr. an...Hello! My great-grandfather was Joseph Koch Sr. and I have a note for whoever edits this: He left behind 13 children and his wife- not just 2 children. <br />I really enjoyed this article. It really opened my eyes and provided a lot of detail that isn't normally provided. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-81414866506470906182020-03-28T21:14:14.823-05:002020-03-28T21:14:14.823-05:00Thank you for an emotional story.Thank you for an emotional story.Carol Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099013348227935030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-40566401403938370862020-03-25T19:12:26.392-05:002020-03-25T19:12:26.392-05:00Heartbreaking.Heartbreaking.CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335566468665241156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-27655083687286275632019-11-21T09:29:10.945-06:002019-11-21T09:29:10.945-06:00Roy Capps was my great-grandfather. I am trying to...Roy Capps was my great-grandfather. I am trying to find some more information about him and map out out ancestry- do you happen to have any information that might help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718651928424667742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-61209276563650961102018-07-27T01:35:20.086-05:002018-07-27T01:35:20.086-05:00My great grandfather was Andrew Farley. His widow,...My great grandfather was Andrew Farley. His widow, my great grandmother Barbara Brinkmann, lived about 50 years past his death, never remarrying. I wish I could have spent more time around her, as she was one of the strongest people I ever met. Unfortunately I was born 20 years too late to meet my dad’s grandpa, Andrew Farley. Thank you for honoring these fine people. I learned even more information. Sherri Hellige Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797006192778529778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-11311504878771107532018-05-05T16:31:25.376-05:002018-05-05T16:31:25.376-05:00Change made. Thank you for the correction Dan.Change made. Thank you for the correction Dan.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-21571246989235957542018-05-05T16:26:33.802-05:002018-05-05T16:26:33.802-05:00Rodrigo Alvarex is actually Roy Alvarez of Beckeme...Rodrigo Alvarex is actually Roy Alvarez of Beckemeyer. He was my step great-grandfather. My dad was 4 yrs old when it happened. Dan Roche Prairie du Chien, WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-63081003841229803032018-03-29T11:59:03.407-05:002018-03-29T11:59:03.407-05:00Never got to meet my Grandpa Hofstetter,I was born...Never got to meet my Grandpa Hofstetter,I was born the next year. Sure wish I could but was told stories about him<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-75084203908729752592018-03-26T15:18:56.893-05:002018-03-26T15:18:56.893-05:00The oral tradition of my family tells the story of...The oral tradition of my family tells the story of my grandpa, Aaron Yauch, getting ready to go down into the mine for his shift. Word came back that there had been an explosion and not to go down. He was saved because of that. Others weren't as fortunate. Thank you for remembering them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-81943125654629150322018-03-25T20:27:51.064-05:002018-03-25T20:27:51.064-05:00Heartbreaking.I remember learning about this in sc...Heartbreaking.I remember learning about this in school, but it's just crushing to read the comments of loved ones and family members. My heart goes out to each and every one.Godspeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-41322596031161860842018-03-25T00:30:02.822-05:002018-03-25T00:30:02.822-05:00My grandfather lost his leg in a mine accident nea...My grandfather lost his leg in a mine accident near Herrin, IL. Obviously it could have been much worse. Thank you for sharing this tragic story.Chuck Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486548834196450362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-46423453719645239712018-01-13T16:08:50.672-06:002018-01-13T16:08:50.672-06:00I remember my grandfather Roy Capps talking very s...I remember my grandfather Roy Capps talking very solemnly about this fire. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08534893724244505760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-34557843447197565162017-03-19T08:43:26.431-05:002017-03-19T08:43:26.431-05:00Chelsea.. I would be your third cousin. My sister...Chelsea.. I would be your third cousin. My sister was 4 months old and my mom was walking her when she heard the sirens that went on and on. She will never forget that horrible day. Billy was older than Jan and Tressa was younger. Not sure if you ever heard of Janice and Gail Deadmond... Keep in touch. gailkoss@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-4374099094150280722017-03-18T20:42:40.898-05:002017-03-18T20:42:40.898-05:00My grandfather warrie jackson and uncle ned jackso...My grandfather warrie jackson and uncle ned jackson were both gone that horrible day.. God bless them allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-40914823436452400292017-03-18T13:08:35.463-05:002017-03-18T13:08:35.463-05:00Dear Gail and Chelsea: How your messages warm my ...Dear Gail and Chelsea: How your messages warm my heart, albeit bitter sweetly. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and I am, at the same time, grateful that I was able to renew the memory of this terrible tragedy and ultimately bring you two cousins together. <br />With warm regard, Pat Lofthouse Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046534818379994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-52078804899856302852017-03-18T06:43:48.121-05:002017-03-18T06:43:48.121-05:00Oh my goodness....Alva Petrea was my great great g...Oh my goodness....Alva Petrea was my great great grandfather. We have to be cousins! My grandfather is Billy Petrea and Alva was his father's father. He was 3 when this happened. Chelsea Sloannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-62562231322144491892017-03-18T03:17:57.927-05:002017-03-18T03:17:57.927-05:00Thank You Neil, for memorializing the fallen, from...Thank You Neil, for memorializing the fallen, from the trails and tribulations of the coal mine. Each life lost, is a life lost because they wanted to provide for their families. Many times, these same miners, understanding the dangers, went to work daily with this mindset; hoping that they could better the lives of their children so that they would not have to endure such dangerous working conditions. It is tragic that even with the advancement of technology and skill set, lives are still lost from this occupation. Typically, as a result of violations of the corporate entity that is operating the mine. Profits will never overshadow life! D. Jent aka Jackson Avid. D. Jenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02974312833270764903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-13372692363399167252017-03-17T19:13:49.831-05:002017-03-17T19:13:49.831-05:00My Grandfather Alva Petrea was killed in this disa...My Grandfather Alva Petrea was killed in this disaster. My Mom, the youngest of 6 children, told me he went back in to rescue his men. I was born in 1951, in Centralia, IL so he never knew me, or me him. My Mom is still alive and will never forget that day. This article will be shared with her and my other family members. Thank you so much for sharing this article.Gail Kossnoreply@blogger.com