oldandcrabby
Well-Known Member
Just received our 2 teamster Oct./ Nov. issue in the mail today. On page 7 they give a review of the book "The Devil Is Here In These Hills"
My Grandfather was part of the coal mine wars that occurred in Appalachia. He was born in 1886 and died in 1965. You want to know why unions need the support and appreciation just read the book or for those of you who do not have time to read it find the movie Matewan and watch it.
I have watched plenty of Uncles die from black lung. I have lost family members to all kinds of mine related accidents. Have attended many a funeral for relatives that have had all kinds of diseases and cancer.
Over the years I have seen first hand the destruction from strip mining and now mountain top removal. Sorry for the novel but as my Daddy always said " Never forget who had to give up for you to be where you are today."
My Grandfather was part of the coal mine wars that occurred in Appalachia. He was born in 1886 and died in 1965. You want to know why unions need the support and appreciation just read the book or for those of you who do not have time to read it find the movie Matewan and watch it.
I have watched plenty of Uncles die from black lung. I have lost family members to all kinds of mine related accidents. Have attended many a funeral for relatives that have had all kinds of diseases and cancer.
Over the years I have seen first hand the destruction from strip mining and now mountain top removal. Sorry for the novel but as my Daddy always said " Never forget who had to give up for you to be where you are today."