The Aberfan Disaster Remembered
 

This week marks the anniversary of the day, 40 years ago, that the village of Aberfan, not far from Cardiff in South Wales UK was devastated by the collapse of a coal mine waste tip, one of many that were perched high above the village.

116 children, 5 Teachers and 24 others died. I have always been saddened by this tragedy, in which half the children in the school died, and were it not for the lack of care by the Coal Board, the whole thing would never have happened. But it is only recently, that I have visited the village and the memorial garden, which now shows little outward sign of events 40 years ago. It is so sad to think of the lives wasted, half a generation wiped away in a few minutes......

Some links which may be of interest.

http://www.red-dragon-wales.com/Spec...es/Aberfan.htm

http://www.agor.org.uk/cwm/themes/events/aberfan.asp

My thoughts & commemorations also. Mining companies are well known for such careless greedy behaviour/attitude when it comes to maximising profit. The recent mine tragedy & collapse in Tasmania is another example. But let's not forget this happens every single year somewhere in the world. Be it one of the russian or ex russian states/nations, or in China, or South America, or Africa, etc. Many if not most of these common instances do not reach the general or international media. But only when it does, does it show the total disregard for human safety do these organisations show in their ambitions & 'all too ready to take chances' with innocent people serving as the scapegoats/pidgeons/rabbits/test mice, etc. as well as their (the company) ladder to success & profit.

My sorrows go out to the people who lost their lives at Aberfan, & also elsewhere in the world where people were just trying to make a living, or even simply innocent by-standers. It's not forgotten .. perhaps just not publicised or celebrated as often. With thoughts & prayers given. Edit: Lest we not forget. And not forget the lessons!

How awful, I had never heard of that tragedy....My thought's are with them...

So many similar events around the world continue to happen. The greed and wishes of the big corporations, and governments to further their own agendas continue. I did also feel that this was way back in the sixties, and by now we would have learned from old mistakes .... but do we ever? ......