Randal Jr Quotations

We took turns pounding away... as hard as we could.

Some drifted off into what appeared to be a deep sleep, and one person sitting near me collapsed and fell off his bucket, not moving. It was clear that there was nothing I could do to help him. The last person I remember speaking to was Jackie Weaver, who reassured me that if it was our time to go, then God's will would be fulfilled.

I thank God, mostly. Because of him, I am here.

As my trapped co-workers lost consciousness one by one, the room grew still and I continued to sit and wait, unable to do much else.

I'd just like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and I think that's it.

I feel bad for them. I wish the best for them. I hope they can grieve and get it over with and try to live their life.

What I believe is that the people who are there for you tend to create a world where you can get better. It's love, really.

We were worried and afraid, but we began to accept our fate.

I cannot begin to express my sorrow for my lost friends and my sympathy for those they left behind. I hope that my words will offer some solace to the miners' families and friends who have endured what no one should ever have to endure.

We found a sledgehammer, and for a long time, we took turns pounding away.