Randal Jr
Randal Jr
appeared clear collapsed deep drifted fell help jackie last near remember sitting sleep speaking time
Some drifted off into what appeared to be a deep sleep, and one person sitting near me collapsed and fell off his bucket, not moving. It was clear that there was nothing I could do to help him. The last person I remember speaking to was Jackie Weaver, who reassured me that if it was our time to go, then God's will would be fulfilled.
prayer thank thoughts
I'd just like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and I think that's it.
consciousness continued grew lost room sit trapped unable
As my trapped co-workers lost consciousness one by one, the room grew still and I continued to sit and wait, unable to do much else.
thank
I thank God, mostly. Because of him, I am here.
begin cannot endured express families hope left lost offer solace sorrow sympathy words
I cannot begin to express my sorrow for my lost friends and my sympathy for those they left behind. I hope that my words will offer some solace to the miners' families and friends who have endured what no one should ever have to endure.
hard pounding took turns
We took turns pounding away... as hard as we could.
found pounding took turns
We found a sledgehammer, and for a long time, we took turns pounding away.
believe create people tend
What I believe is that the people who are there for you tend to create a world where you can get better. It's love, really.