This week I attended POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) in Price. I actually learned quite a bit from the class. At night it was quite difficult for my co-workers and myself to find anything to do. Price is a little boring. The second night we were there, we decided to take a trip just South of Price to visit the Crandall Canyon Mine. I'm sure everyone remembers holding their breath last August as the news headlines told the story of these six men trapped miles under ground. And also how the story became more tragic when three of the rescuers trying to reach them were also trapped. Incredibly tragic.... The memorials set up in honor of these men was really amazing. It was sort of eerie and peaceful at the same time. Here are some pics:
Huntington Cemetery:
Heroes Among Us
Near the trailhead at Crandall Canyon Mine:
You are now entering sacred ground dedicated to the men who died in the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster of August 6, 2007 and who remain forever buried in this mountain... walk with respect. reflect in grace.
The bench of one rescuer reads:
Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends ... John 15:13
6 engraved headstones for the miners and 3 engraved benches for the rescuers
6 engraved headstones for the miners and 3 engraved benches for the rescuers 
5 comments:
I had forgotten about that tragedy. So nice to see memorials set up for them.
Karie
Wow just your pictures gave me cold chills. It must have been pretty neat to see. How is your new job?
They were true heros. So sad to hear about incidents like that. Very nice pictures.
I hope you getting away for a couple of days were nice. Hope your job is going well.
I used to drive an ice truck to price. It is pretty boring there. The memorials look nice though
That was a very nice post. A couple of weeks ago we were going to take a drive over the mountain to go over and see the memorial but we never made it. After seeing your pictures, I'll make it a point to go!
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