May 13, 2014

Manchin Statement on Boone County Mine Tragedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on the fatal mining tragedy that occurred Monday night at Brody No. 1 Mine in Boone County:

“My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the families and the loved ones of the tragedy that occurred last night in Boone County. Gayle and I join all West Virginians in sending our deepest condolences to the families of the courageous miners, Eric D. Legg of Twilight and Gary P. Hensley of Chapmanville, whose lives were taken far too soon. My staff and I will do everything we can to assist the families through this difficult time.”

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