Yeah, Chris,
I know. Today has not been a good day since I got a call from Charleston. It has been a difficult issue for me to address. I suppose we should be grateful for one, that is better than we thought we would get. I am as knowledgable of mining as you are of farming. That is an old type mine, what we call pillar and room, it is not a long wall system. It is a particularly dangerous type of mine, on top of that it is non-union. We knew those guys didn't have a chance, from the beginning. The fact that one made it out, even in critical condition is evidence that prayer works. I can't overstate that it is a miracle that anyone made it out. The mine had been closed down for the holidays, which with the moisture, created a much higher than normal methane level. Only 2 things will cause a mine explosion, methane, or coal dust, both are highly explosive. This was the first crew to enter after the holidays. I quit mining many years ago, thought the Army would be safer. Well, joy can turn to sorrow, we have a history of mine disasters here. We are fortunate to have Joe Manchin as Governor, he comes from a mine family, and is a good man, as well as a friend of mine. Heads will roll, he won't let this one go down easy, that guy has backbone! 
Take care!!!
Andy