That purple star has a lock of hair from the person that is buried in that grave. This was actually a popular custom at the turn of the century to keep a lock of hair. I have a lock of hair from my great great grandma that was passed down to me. She passed in the 1880’s.
In the first cemetery there are a couple of rows where these victims were buried side by side by side. Wondered if you did not see that. Also, there is a little museum dedicated to those that passed. My cousin is the person who runs it and it would be quite interesting if you would chat with her. I grew up not far from there. Thank you for covering this disaster.
Rest in peace, all who perished in the mine disaster and all who lived thru it but we're greatly affected. Prayers go out to all of you. You are not forgotten.
I was born in Chicago in 1946 and raised in southern California. You give such detailed history of the folks buried in and around Chicago. It's a history lesson for me and I greatly appreciate it.
So true, this sort of history is so fascinating, but you never see it in the history books. Of course even history that's been in the textbooks since time immemorial is being rewritten...unfortunately.
@@lucyterrier7905 I recently watched a history of Gettysburg video. Someone asked if they used hand grandes. I couldn't believe it. I said how about cannon balls. It's sad.
mine disasters are particularly sad and interesting as they never know if there are survivors. another interesting recent mine disaster story is Pike River in New Zealand. 29 men's bodies are still sealed into the mine it was a total safety disaster. very sad but worth a search
The Sword and Knight Antique Grave Marker is for the Knights of Pythias, the letters shown are FCB and stands for their motto, "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"
I feel for the poor muels its a terrible thing to happen its a shame for the men as well I love all animals they can't help themselves god bless them all
Your channel is one of my favorites. I love hearing stories, and I love cemeteries. Appreciate your sensitivity to the deceased, your investigation of events, and your overall personality. you don't get silly or talk to much.
My great grandfather (Joseph Rodonis) was one of the miners killed in the Cherry Mine Disaster. He was a Lithuanian immigrant trying to make a better life for his wife and four young children - one was my grandma, who was 6 years old at the time. If you live in IL or are interested in mine history, I highly recommend a trip to Cherry. The people are friendly and keep the history of the mine disaster alive. There’s a museum/library filled with artifacts and a miniature replica of the mine. There are good books to read: “Trapped” by Karen Tintori, one by Jim Riddings and another by Steve Stout. I will do my best to make sure the memory of all who died in the mine that day don’t become a part of forgotten history. Thanks for this great video.
I had not heard of the Cherry Mine incident either, John. That's why we have Ron to ferret out these stories from our past and educate us . Good teachers are hard to come by! I've only had a few in my life and Ron is one of them!!
Thank you for teaching a part of American history that I'd never heard of until now. Amazing to see the pictures of the people from so long ago. Thank you for another great story!
I so love your storytelling. I learn something every single time you take us on a walk….my great grandfather worked in the Pageton mine in McDowell WV. He was hearing impaired, totally deaf. He used to take care of the mules in the coal mine they used to pull the carts. They did away with the mules and used electric coal carts. He couldn’t hear it a coal cart speeding toward him and someone grabbed him quickly away. They then put him to work in the company barber shop out of harms way. This story makes me cry.
made me think of my family they came here and settled in southern illinois and were coal miners. my grandfather was killed in a coal mine in bush illinois near herron il. crushed between 2 coal cars in 1923. hes buried somewhere in one of those small southern il. cemetaries. thanks for the tour.
I have a book entitled "TRAPPED" by KAREN TINTORI and it's a very moving tale of the Cherry Mine Disaster. Every detail is in that book as it was thoroughly researched by the author (Karen T.) who happens to be a descendant of a man who survived the disaster.
So much history. So many tragedies. And still we thrive. Life is umpredictable. Every day is an adventure. Is like a gamble. Some win, some lose. Life is good! Thank you Sir for your dedication and perseverance. Blessings to you and yours.
Tell everyone you love ; that you love them while You can!” Very Sad story about Cherry Mine “.... My prayers goes out to The Victims ✝️ May they Rest In Peace🙏
Ash Bell, my heartfelt Condolences to you and Your family for the Loss of your Mom”... RIP ✝️ Glad you said you loved” Her, and got back the I love you too)”🙏💔 Sent you a hug🤗
TIME STAMP 42:14. "The Wind Stops!" Well Who do you know who could make that happen? Gotta love Him! Thanks for the nostalgia. U are a great story teller.
Hi Ron- It's Nancy from Niles again! Though I watched (and enjoyed) this video when it first came out, tonight, I've had the pleasure of having a friend with me who happened to mention the Cherry Mine disaster. Because her Great Great Grandfather died within. And, I told her I remembered watching your video on such and suggested we might do so together. And, tho we did not expect to see reference to him, in fact, at 25:27, you and your trusty flashlight shone a light on his marker. His name was Emilio Tonelli. And I can scarce describe the gratitude. I know you know that the work you do is important. But I wanted to thank you again for following your passion, and in so doing, bringing closure/light/hope to others.
Idea!! Maybe in the future you could sell little pocket flashlights with the inscription "faces of the forgotten" written on the side to encourage people to use these lights instead of touching/scrapping these headstones. Just a thought due to your educational knowledge of the damage other factors can do to these stone's. I enjoy watching you and find you very calming, relaxing to enjoy with your care and compassion for people and these places you visit. Keep up the great work. Love from Ontario Canada . 🇨🇦❤️🍁
Thanks for doing all the research and for taking the time to visit so many of the graves of those who perished in this disaster. So sad but also so interesting. I feel that these people are being remembered again and that makes me feel good inside.
You keep mentioning the two dates of my children’s birthday’s November 13 th and August 27 th, I believe In signs so I will keep my boys in a bubble after watching this video.. I appreciate how much time and effort you put into every one of your videos it’s like I am there walking with you. I was brought to your videos by watching Lamont at large and fascinating graveyards , thanks for sharing and never letting people be forever forgotten.
Doesn’t matter if it’s long, it can always be paused & gone back to later or as I do leave longer ones until I have little more time for them. Either way I love them
So glad I found this channel and for you, Ron, taking us on these adventures with you. I have always loved exploring old cemeteries, looking at the names and dates, wondering what that person’s life was like. It’s so interesting to see the cases and specific people that have died that you share with us. Keep up the great work!!
Ron, I really enjoy and appreciate the care you take to bring the long gone and forgotten back to our minds and allowing us to appreciate them and their sacrifices ❤❤
Thank you Ron Great Job I had not heard of this disaster. My maternal side is Sicilian When they came to the US they settled in Chicago. Some of my relatives worked in the mines. My paternal Grandfather did as well. (He was from Eastern Europe) Thanks again for your hard work and dedication to this subject matter..💜💜🐕🐕🐘🐘💜💜
I haven't heard of the Cherry Hill Disaster until today. Very tragic story. Thank you for another history lesson, well done! Have a very nice, Memorial Day Holiday. Take care, stay safe, God bless you. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Ron for sharing another interesting history story. You have a great gift! I would love more information on the purple glass stars. I've never seen those before.
Extremely interesting yet sad story. Kept me riveted to the end of the episode. Your diligence in locating and showing us their graves is commendable. I enjoy your channel very much Ron.
I agree Susan, a very interesting yet at the same time a sad story. Id never heard of the tragedy before this. Hearing the details of the working conditions i can only imagine how brutal it was. So many young ppl, kids really, losing their lives is heartbreakimg. And to think, these working conditions didnt just apply to here, so many other mines were very similar in this regard. Ron did a great job telling the story too, as he always does ! :)
Thank you Ron , horrific way to die, need to remember these horrible accidents and these poor people who died. Your so sensitive in telling these stories , of these poor poor people who died .RIP to all who perished. Stay safe on the road Ron lots of crazy stuff going on in CA.
Well, well done! As a teacher, I love your easy style of presenting facts and sharing your personal opinions separately, but honestly. Also like the respect you show.
That was n xlent video Ron. So interesting, fascinating n thought provoking. The purple orb or half bulb...interesting. This video took u to several cemeteries n lots of research involved. Thank u for all of work. Take home the rest of the chicken, Ron! Eat it on ur way home!
Beautiful statue/memorial to all those who lost their lives in that mining disaster. My great grandfather on my Mom's side worked in a coal mine in Alabama (Leeds Coal Mine) and the cave-in sirens went off frequently and everyone in the surrounding areas could hear it and they all felt their hearts sink because they didn't know if their loved one(s) were coming home or not after it sounded. My great grandmother finally convinced him they could survive elsewhere not working in a mine shaft. So, he finally gave it up and they picked up and started their lives over in Mississippi. That is how my ancesters wound up in MS on my Mom's side. He suffered from black lung and lost a lot of lung capacity from the time he worked in the mine. Life was so hard in the olden days.
@@FacesoftheForgotten Me too. It had to be freezing in winter and extremely hot and stuffy in the summer. Plus I get all choaked up/bronchitis around ashes (like ashes in the air from fires). So I probably would get choaked up/bronchitis around the coal dust too.
Hi Ron, what a tragic thing to happen, for so many men and children to die in that way is horrendous, may they rest in peace 🙏💖. The knights sword and helmet marker is I believe for The Knights of Pythias. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
May all those who passed away in the cherry mines Rest in Peace. Thank you Ron for all your great videos. God Bless you and keep you well and safe, Sandy from Maine.
Please don’t worry about the length of video unless there’s a time limit for you tube. Your videos are so intriguing I never want to see one end. Great work.
Grew up and live in South Western VA coal mine country. The stories I've heard are heartbreaking. Once the miners die in the mines the coal company kicked the family out.🥺
In my opinion they just wanted to just keep it quiet about, under the rug, and it was Only about the $ , they were immigrants looking to survive, alot of them probably didn't know know to speak English, they took advantage of the ppl, and boys, So so sad, 😔
This is common practice. My grandfather was a miner in England. When he wasn't able to work any more, the family were kicked out. Parents and six kids. They needed the house for the next family.
I lived in Cherry for the first eight years of my life. My Grandma lived there most of her life. I grew up with the knowledge of the Cherry mind disaster and Grandma had lots of postcard pics of that day. Some were donated to the library.
My grandfather ended up with compensation for emphysema due to being a pit face worker from the National Coal Board, as it was known then in the UK. His lungs were just spent. He was so small in stature that the army turned him down for sign up in WWII and told him get in the mines. He actually wanted to go to war!! Where as my other grandfather, who was over 6ft wanted to go in the mines and he was made to go in RAF.
I might have mentioned it before. but it would be cool you shooting a video at Wyuka cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska of the Charles Stark weather murders.
I often get fascinated by the flowers both planted and wild, that grow in cemeteries. That star like shape is gorgeous. Would love to know the meaning of it. Definitely a ship on Russell Blaine's grave. Your videos are never long enough.
My grandfather went into the coal mines of Iowa in 1909 at the age of eleven. He was quite clear with me when I was little that the work was VERY dangerous. Gas leaks, cave-ins and coal dust just to name a few things. It was also miserable work. Picks, shovels, chilly air and dim lighting conditions. Pretty much a Worker's Hell. But, grandpa stuck with it and became a partner in a coal mine sometime in the early 1930's. And he would take coal--free of charge--to the poor families in his region so they wouldn't freeze to death in the Iowa Winters. To the families who lost loved ones and friends in this disaster, my heart goes out to you. Mining is noble work. It still provides a vital source of energy in this country and I trust that grandpa is having a bucket of beer or two with the boys from the Cherry Mine.
One stone was of a man who was 40 and died on Oct. 14, 1918. Mid-October of that year was at the very height of the Spanish Flu epidemic and the deadly disease killed a disproportionate number of younger people.
My husband and I already picked out our caskets. We were surprised to see that there's a little drawer in them.. it could be for goodbye letters, memory what-nots, or anything your grandchildren might want to leave with us. The purple dome on the headstone might be something similar (?)
That purple star has a lock of hair from the person that is buried in that grave. This was actually a popular custom at the turn of the century to keep a lock of hair. I have a lock of hair from my great great grandma that was passed down to me. She passed in the 1880’s.
Thank you for the information. Had never seen or heard of the glass purple star.
How interesting.
Thanks for sharing this information. I've never seen anything like that before. It's quite beautiful, even after all these years.
wow, interesting!!!!!!
Wow. Thank you for sharing that. ❤️
In the first cemetery there are a couple of rows where these victims were buried side by side by side. Wondered if you did not see that. Also, there is a little museum dedicated to those that passed. My cousin is the person who runs it and it would be quite interesting if you would chat with her. I grew up not far from there. Thank you for covering this disaster.
Rest in peace, all who perished in the mine disaster and all who lived thru it but we're greatly affected. Prayers go out to all of you. You are not forgotten.
I was born in Chicago in 1946 and raised in southern California.
You give such detailed history of the folks buried in and around Chicago. It's a history lesson for me and I greatly appreciate it.
How odd but I was born in Northern California (SF) but raised on the south side of Chicago and yes Ron knows how to tell a good story, Paula.
This history they don't teach in school and it's so interesting
History in school is changing even more lately. Some they are erasing. Sad
So true, this sort of history is so fascinating, but you never see it in the history books. Of course even history that's been in the textbooks since time immemorial is being rewritten...unfortunately.
@@lucyterrier7905 I recently watched a history of Gettysburg video. Someone asked if they used hand grandes. I couldn't believe it. I said how about cannon balls. It's sad.
mine disasters are particularly sad and interesting as they never know if there are survivors. another interesting recent mine disaster story is Pike River in New Zealand. 29 men's bodies are still sealed into the mine it was a total safety disaster. very sad but worth a search
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What a story of sadness and survival. So many men and boys died in early mine disasters. Thank you for sharing this Mr Ron ❤
The Sword and Knight Antique Grave Marker is for the Knights of Pythias, the letters shown are FCB and stands for their motto, "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"
Ron take your time. The history is amazing and the cemeteries are beautiful. Thank you for your dedication.
I agree,I stumbled on this channel and it's been very interesting hearing the history
I feel for the poor muels its a terrible thing to happen its a shame for the men as well I love all animals they can't help themselves god bless them all
Thank you for this story Ron. If it weren't for you a lot of these stories would remain untold. 😊
This so true! Thank you Ron for all these untold and forgotten stories
Your channel is one of my favorites. I love hearing stories, and I love cemeteries. Appreciate your sensitivity to the deceased, your investigation of events, and your overall personality. you don't get silly or talk to much.
Agree 😀👏
My great grandfather (Joseph Rodonis) was one of the miners killed in the Cherry Mine Disaster. He was a Lithuanian immigrant trying to make a better life for his wife and four young children - one was my grandma, who was 6 years old at the time. If you live in IL or are interested in mine history, I highly recommend a trip to Cherry. The people are friendly and keep the history of the mine disaster alive. There’s a museum/library filled with artifacts and a miniature replica of the mine. There are good books to read: “Trapped” by Karen Tintori, one by Jim Riddings and another by Steve Stout. I will do my best to make sure the memory of all who died in the mine that day don’t become a part of forgotten history. Thanks for this great video.
I had not heard of the Cherry Mine incident either, John. That's why we have Ron to ferret out these stories from our past and educate us . Good teachers are hard to come by! I've only had a few in my life and Ron is one of them!!
Always impressed by the amount of research you do Ron. My thanks.
Thank you for teaching a part of American history that I'd never heard of until now. Amazing to see the pictures of the people from so long ago.
Thank you for another great story!
Great video Ron, and great coverage of the Cherry Mine Disaster, what a senseless tragedy.
I so love your storytelling. I learn something every single time you take us on a walk….my great grandfather worked in the Pageton mine in McDowell WV. He was hearing impaired, totally deaf. He used to take care of the mules in the coal mine they used to pull the carts. They did away with the mules and used electric coal carts. He couldn’t hear it a coal cart speeding toward him and someone grabbed him quickly away. They then put him to work in the company barber shop out of harms way. This story makes me cry.
made me think of my family they came here and settled in southern illinois and were coal miners. my grandfather was killed in a coal mine in bush illinois near herron il. crushed between 2 coal cars in 1923. hes buried somewhere in one of those small southern il. cemetaries. thanks for the tour.
RIP all those who died that day!! May they NEVER be forgotten!! XXXX
I have a book entitled "TRAPPED" by KAREN TINTORI and it's a very moving tale of the Cherry Mine Disaster. Every detail is in that book as it was thoroughly researched by the author (Karen T.) who happens to be a descendant of a man who survived the disaster.
Thank you. I may get that..
So much history. So many tragedies. And still we thrive. Life is umpredictable. Every day is an adventure. Is like a gamble. Some win, some lose. Life is good! Thank you Sir for your dedication and perseverance. Blessings to you and yours.
Yes, I have this book and couldn't put it down
Some history I just learned today....thank you Ron!!!👏👍🏻🙏🏻😇
Tell everyone you
love ; that you
love them while You can!”
Very Sad story about
Cherry Mine “....
My prayers goes out to
The Victims ✝️
May they Rest In Peace🙏
i second that, you never know when it's the last I love you.
Ash Bell, my heartfelt
Condolences to you and
Your family for the Loss
of your Mom”... RIP ✝️
Glad you said you loved”
Her, and got back the
I love you too)”🙏💔
Sent you a hug🤗
@@ashbell6712 grief is surreal. My thoughts and prayers are with you today 🙏
TIME STAMP 42:14. "The Wind Stops!" Well Who do you know who could make that happen? Gotta love Him! Thanks for the nostalgia. U are a great story teller.
I really appreciate the time you must put in to find out the history of this sad event 🥀
Hi Ron- It's Nancy from Niles again! Though I watched (and enjoyed) this video when it first came out, tonight, I've had the pleasure of having a friend with me who happened to mention the Cherry Mine disaster. Because her Great Great Grandfather died within. And, I told her I remembered watching your video on such and suggested we might do so together. And, tho we did not expect to see reference to him, in fact, at 25:27, you and your trusty flashlight shone a light on his marker. His name was Emilio Tonelli. And I can scarce describe the gratitude. I know you know that the work you do is important. But I wanted to thank you again for following your passion, and in so doing, bringing closure/light/hope to others.
wow, how very cool...it was meant to be! he was guiding me.
@@FacesoftheForgotten , we'd like to believe the same. THANK YOU.
Wow, Ron😳 This is incredible history. Thank you for telling it so it's not forgotten. I'm blown away this isn't common knowledge. It should be!!!
All those hardworking, brave men and boys and locals!!!
😭😭😭😭😭
This just left me feeling so sad, may they all Rest In Peace. You see I am the daughter and sister of a coal mine. Thank you for sharing Ron. ❤️🩹
Idea!!
Maybe in the future you could sell little pocket flashlights with the inscription "faces of the forgotten" written on the side to encourage people to use these lights instead of touching/scrapping these headstones. Just a thought due to your educational knowledge of the damage other factors can do to these stone's.
I enjoy watching you and find you very calming, relaxing to enjoy with your care and compassion for people and these places you visit. Keep up the great work.
Love from Ontario Canada . 🇨🇦❤️🍁
love the idea !!
Thanks for doing all the research and for taking the time to visit so many of the graves of those who perished in this disaster. So sad but also so interesting. I feel that these people are being remembered again and that makes me feel good inside.
Thank you for sharing history most of us have never heard of.
I love that you do a lot of stories in Illinois!!!! I’m from central Illinois and still live in the area about an hour from Springfield..
You keep mentioning the two dates of my children’s birthday’s November 13 th and August 27 th, I believe In signs so I will keep my boys in a bubble after watching this video.. I appreciate how much time and effort you put into every one of your videos it’s like I am there walking with you. I was brought to your videos by watching Lamont at large and fascinating graveyards , thanks for sharing and never letting people be forever forgotten.
Doesn’t matter if it’s long, it can always be paused & gone back to later or as I do leave longer ones until I have little more time for them.
Either way I love them
Wow...I saw 46 minutes and i about passed out 😵 hoorah! Yours are the best around! Happy Memorial Day Ron! Thank you for your wonderful storytelling!
This was The Best Video. So Interesting to learn about The Cherry Hill Mines. And a Sad Story to those who lost their Lives.
Very sad, I was raised in a coal mining town.If the whistle blew before changing of shift we knew it was bad.
It's always sad that for things to change, people nearly always had to die.
Your grave sites & stories behind them are so great and your voice is so soothing & respectful as you speak. I'll be watching for l can find. Thanks.
So glad I found this channel and for you, Ron, taking us on these adventures with you. I have always loved exploring old cemeteries, looking at the names and dates, wondering what that person’s life was like. It’s so interesting to see the cases and specific people that have died that you share with us. Keep up the great work!!
Nobody mentions the death of the poor mules,God Bless them too.
Thank you Ron for this sad story of the miners that died.
When are you going to do documentaries. Thourghly enjoy your presentations.
Before today never knew of The Cherry Mining Disaster.
Very true he needs to start doing history documentaries...
Me, too.
Ron thank you for an amazing video. You are a man on a meaningful mission!
Ron, I really enjoy and appreciate the care you take to bring the long gone and forgotten back to our minds and allowing us to appreciate them and their sacrifices ❤❤
Thank you Ron Great Job I had not heard of this disaster. My maternal side is Sicilian When they came to the US they settled in Chicago. Some of my relatives worked in the mines. My paternal Grandfather did as well. (He was from Eastern Europe) Thanks again for your hard work and dedication to this subject matter..💜💜🐕🐕🐘🐘💜💜
I haven't heard of the Cherry Hill Disaster until today. Very tragic story. Thank you for another history lesson, well done! Have a very nice, Memorial Day Holiday. Take care, stay safe, God bless you. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Ron for sharing another interesting history story. You have a great gift! I would love more information on the purple glass stars. I've never seen those before.
Extremely interesting yet sad story. Kept me riveted to the end of the episode. Your diligence in locating and showing us their graves is commendable. I enjoy your channel very much Ron.
I agree Susan, a very interesting yet at the same time a sad story. Id never heard of the tragedy before this. Hearing the details of the working conditions i can only imagine how brutal it was. So many young ppl, kids really, losing their lives is heartbreakimg. And to think, these working conditions didnt just apply to here, so many other mines were very similar in this regard. Ron did a great job telling the story too, as he always does ! :)
Thank you Ron , horrific way to die, need to remember these horrible accidents and these poor people who died. Your so sensitive in telling these stories , of these poor poor people who died .RIP to all who perished. Stay safe on the road Ron lots of crazy stuff going on in CA.
As usual, your storytelling is riveting and compassionate.
I was late coming on so rewatched the first 20 minutes. Great history lesson. Thank you
The video was Great Ron , thank You for all the work You do.
Hi Ron, as usual a great presentation! Such a tragedy for all those men and boys. By the way, that color shirt looks great on you 😊
So love these walk through the graveyard. Hi from the West of Ireland 😁
Love to see some of your graves in Ireland
Another heartfelt video with such sad stories... Thanks for all of your hard work Ron!
Your explanation is simplified and easy to comprehend. Keep up the Good work
The grave that you showed with the sword and the purple star seemed to be one of the victims date 13 Nov 1909 Cherry Mine. video time stamp. 29:18.
Well, well done! As a teacher, I love your easy style of presenting facts and sharing your personal opinions separately, but honestly. Also like the respect you show.
Thank you Jacquelyn! Ron will appreciate that.
That was n xlent video Ron. So interesting, fascinating n thought provoking. The purple orb or half bulb...interesting. This video took u to several cemeteries n lots of research involved. Thank u for all of work. Take home the rest of the chicken, Ron! Eat it on ur way home!
This was very interesting I love history and it is heartbreaking...thank you for the video , God Bless all the souls who died that day,,
Another one amazing video! Thanks, Ron for all your hard work in making this video and all the others. 💕🎥📸👏👏💐
I watched the great, great granddaughter's video! She is so proud of her family!
Your voice soothes me but the way you tell a story is second to none! Love this channel!
Thank you Elecia.
Thank you for sharing their story. I'd never heard about it. RIP to the men of the Cherry Mine.
Rip to all the men and children so sad 💙
Seems to me they where all handsome back then along with the pretty women
💙💖🇦🇺
Love all your videos so informative interesting and done with love and respect ❤❤❤❤
An amazing story that I never heard of! That mine disaster put my claustrophobia in over drive, though! Ha ha. Great job Ron
Very interesting story about the Cherry Mine.
So sad, so many victims 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 hope they all rest in peace
i have a couple books about this , so interesting glad you visited this cemantary.
Really like your channel.How about doing a story on the St.Anthony Hospital fire in Effingham,Illinois back in the 40s?
Beautiful statue/memorial to all those who lost their lives in that mining disaster.
My great grandfather on my Mom's side worked in a coal mine in Alabama (Leeds Coal Mine) and the cave-in sirens went off frequently and everyone in the surrounding areas could hear it and they all felt their hearts sink because they didn't know if their loved one(s) were coming home or not after it sounded. My great grandmother finally convinced him they could survive elsewhere not working in a mine shaft. So, he finally gave it up and they picked up and started their lives over in Mississippi. That is how my ancesters wound up in MS on my Mom's side. He suffered from black lung and lost a lot of lung capacity from the time he worked in the mine.
Life was so hard in the olden days.
Life was hard. I couldn’t imagine working down there, claustrophobia
@@FacesoftheForgotten
Me too. It had to be freezing in winter and extremely hot and stuffy in the summer. Plus I get all choaked up/bronchitis around ashes (like ashes in the air from fires). So I probably would get choaked up/bronchitis around the coal dust too.
Thank you Ron and family 😊
Happy memorial Day.
Very impressive, instructive, educational and historical.
May all who served their
country R.I.P.
Hi Ron, what a tragic thing to happen, for so many men and children to die in that way is horrendous, may they rest in peace 🙏💖. The knights sword and helmet marker is I believe for The Knights of Pythias. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
Fascinating yet so tragic. May these men and boys rest in peace. 🙏
May all those who passed away in the cherry mines Rest in Peace. Thank you Ron for all your great videos. God Bless you and keep you well and safe, Sandy from Maine.
Never heard of this story. Thanks so much for telling their story. I really enjoy all your video's. Take care
Beautiful cemetery such a sad story thanks for sharing.
The wind is like an ominous sound affect in the graveyard 😱
My goodness! I'm so glad you did this story! I have never heard of this disaster! Well done you.
Thanks so much for this! Anton Vesel is my great grandfather. The baby born 12/6 was my father, Victor.
It is lovely to see this cemetery so well tended. Respectful.
RIP to all.
Please don’t worry about the length of video unless there’s a time limit for you tube. Your videos are so intriguing I never want to see one end. Great work.
Thank you. Another great video!
Grew up and live in South Western VA coal mine country. The stories I've heard are heartbreaking. Once the miners die in the mines the coal company kicked the family out.🥺
Now that's just mess up. They could of at least help them out a little or something
In my opinion they just wanted to just keep it quiet about, under the rug, and it was Only about the $ , they were immigrants looking to survive, alot of them probably didn't know know to speak English, they took advantage of the ppl, and boys, So so sad, 😔
This is common practice. My grandfather was a miner in England. When he wasn't able to work any more, the family were kicked out. Parents and six kids. They needed the house for the next family.
I enjoy your videos, Thank You for bringing theses interesting stories to everyone.
Another good one Ron. So glad to know about the purple bubble star containing a lock of the deceased’s hair. Very interesting!
I lived in Cherry for the first eight years of my life. My Grandma lived there most of her life. I grew up with the knowledge of the Cherry mind disaster and Grandma had lots of postcard pics of that day. Some were donated to the library.
I am glad to see the Carnegie Medal was awarded for these men.
Oh so sad....it looked like actual photos in the first purple star you showed and the young lads stone looked like a ship ....Thank you !
It is a good thing they put and end to the barbaric labor practices. Thanks for the great review.💜💜
Ron, such a great video and I really enjoyed it, too. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Coal mines or any mines were notorious for black lung and deaths. Very informative and glad you were able to cover some of the graves andphotos.
My grandfather ended up with compensation for emphysema due to being a pit face worker from the National Coal Board, as it was known then in the UK. His lungs were just spent. He was so small in stature that the army turned him down for sign up in WWII and told him get in the mines. He actually wanted to go to war!! Where as my other grandfather, who was over 6ft wanted to go in the mines and he was made to go in RAF.
The grave you were looking for was next to the Bruno grave in the line by the cornfield. If you had move just to the left you would have seen it!
I’m mistaken. It’s next to the Bastai grave. To the left. I went back to make sure
My husband was screaming the same thing. 😂 He's saying look, look to me. 😊
I might have mentioned it before. but it would be cool you shooting a video at Wyuka cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska of the Charles Stark weather murders.
I often get fascinated by the flowers both planted and wild, that grow in cemeteries. That star like shape is gorgeous. Would love to know the meaning of it. Definitely a ship on Russell Blaine's grave. Your videos are never long enough.
A very sad story. Thanks for the extended video, 🙂
My grandfather went into the coal mines of Iowa in 1909 at the age of eleven. He was quite clear with me when I was little that the work was VERY dangerous. Gas leaks, cave-ins and coal dust just to name a few things. It was also miserable work. Picks, shovels, chilly air and dim lighting conditions. Pretty much a Worker's Hell. But, grandpa stuck with it and became a partner in a coal mine sometime in the early 1930's. And he would take coal--free of charge--to the poor families in his region so they wouldn't freeze to death in the Iowa Winters. To the families who lost loved ones and friends in this disaster, my heart goes out to you. Mining is noble work. It still provides a vital source of energy in this country and I trust that grandpa is having a bucket of beer or two with the boys from the Cherry Mine.
One stone was of a man who was 40 and died on Oct. 14, 1918. Mid-October of that year was at the very height of the Spanish Flu epidemic and the deadly disease killed a disproportionate number of younger people.
Really love your videos!!!! The details you give is amazing!!!!!
I live 15 minutes away...Mendota Illinois. Thank you for this. I have the book on this.
My husband and I already picked out our caskets. We were surprised to see that there's a little drawer in them.. it could be for goodbye letters, memory what-nots, or anything your grandchildren might want to leave with us. The purple dome on the headstone might be something similar (?)
another dose of your peaceful voice and story telling .amazing