Dammit -- I wish I could celebrate this

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3. Same here, tough, good fighters from Logan Co., Mingo, fought for the Union.

Two bros. captured, but survived Libby Prison in Richmond. Mom, from PA and Rich. saw the old Vets from both sides when a little girl. Dad 7th Army, WWII Rhineland Campaign, 24, 2nd Lieut. bronze star for bravery in combat, Dachau lib., Army of Occupation. Truly a great generation. Bravery, courage runs in most of WV side. Sister fearless, smart & beautiful. Innate.
Very little Appal. history, unions or any real history in these times.

-Fracking issue is immense. Folks in NY state holding well, Josh Fox's films. Yet I saw the OK for UK lately. Undersea drilling just approved off Atlantic Coast, No. Del. to No. FL, even after Sandy. Jersey people very concerned. Recent news of drilling in Ohio River, provides drinking water for 3 mill.
Chevron work a boon for needed jobs, income in economic depression areas. Recent NYC Climate March brought hope, but the powerful system continues. Agree about environ. crisis. But we fight on.