The church bells rang 29 times so we knew it was final and the end of the line. Now 29 miners are at heavens gate with coal silt dirty faces asking is it too late? When God replies with half a grin no my children come on in. They place their mining lights gently on heavens floor when God said "job well done" ... leave your boots at the door

too many lives lost too soon

R.I.P Pike River Miners