Five Miners Lost Their Lives In Devastating Incident

Tragedy Remembered: 20th Anniversary of Valentine's Day Mine Disaster

Five Miners Lost Their Lives in Devastating Incident

St. Valentine's Day, 2003: A Day of Mourning

Twenty years ago today, on February 14th, 2003, a tragic accident occurred in a mine, taking the lives of five beloved miners. The St. Valentine's Day Mine Disaster, as it became known, left an unfillable void in the hearts of their families, friends, and the entire community.

Lives Lost, Dreams Shattered

The victims of the disaster were identified as:

• John Doe (age 45)
• Jane Doe (age 38)
• Michael Doe (age 32)
• Mary Doe (age 30)
• William Doe (age 27)

Each of them had a story, a family, and a future that was cut tragically short that fateful day.