Aberfan Disaster: 50Th Anniversary Marked With Silence

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-37689736

Difficult to know just what to say, so I won't try.

[TWR]

I remember it well, the NCB did not think it done wrong even though the *** was tipped on streams. RIP

[TWR]

That deleted was the coal rubbish.not a swear word Ed.

[mikey4444]

TWR...its worth perusing the Wiki entry, as there is a lot of information there, about the perfidy of the NCB and its Chairman, Lord Robens.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disaster

A short extract :::::

"Anger at the NCB erupted during the inquest into the deaths of 30 of the children. The Merthyr Express reported that there were shouts of "murderers" as children's names were read out. When one child's name was read out and the cause of death was given as asphyxia and multiple injuries, the father said "No, sir, buried alive by the National Coal Board".

The coroner replied: "I know your grief is much that you may not be realising what you are saying" but the father repeated:

I want it recorded – "Buried alive by the National Coal Board." That is what I want to see on the record. That is the feeling of those present. Those are the words we want to go on the certificate"

Strong stuff.

[TWR]

A generation wiped out Mikey because of pig headedness by the NCB chairman.

[Mamyalynne]

So many fallen petals, crushed and never allowed the chance to blossom and grow ♥

[EcclesCake]

What a beautiful expression Mamya.

[mikey4444]

DB....a dignified commemoration of the dead, and condemnation of the NCB have been inextricably linked for the last 50 years.

[mikey4444]

Thanks Mamy....wonderful.

[mikey4444]

The Labour Party didn't kill all those children DB....the NCB did.

[Lie-in King]

Mamya, lovely words, thank you. A true tragedy, marked with dignity by the Welsh today.

[ichkeria]

Yes indeed

[Togo]

Myself and "She who must be obeyed" have just sat through the coverage by the BBC and have agreed that it was a dignified and fitting remembrance of a tragedy that is still etched on our minds. The bravery and fortitude of the people of Aberfan since that terrible day has not diminished, nor has it allowed the memory of their children to be tarnished by recrimination and anger.

[david small]

One of those occasions like 9/11 where words are inadequate. Deeply emotionally disturbing. Like World War One, should not have happened.

[TWR]

I've just seen you post Mam, what can one say to match that. xx

[atalanta]

It is difficult to believe that such a ghastly tragedy could have occurred, caused solely and entirely by human stupidity and wilful ignorance, and yet no heads rolled.

[mikey4444]

My last posting on this tragedy, and perhaps the most poignant.

The late, great Gwyn Thomas, on the mass funeral. Such poetry :::::

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-37717604

[mikey4444]

Sorry....just one more !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-150d11df-c541-44a9-9332-560a19828c47

Well worth spending 5-10 mins of anybodies time.