Reader comments: Hero's sacrifice: Miner Dale 'Bird' Black remembered with fondness, laughter

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Bill Dyson TASMANIA AUS | 1:12 a.m. Aug. 22, 2007
God bless a AMERICAN HERO.
WE travel the USA a lot and dearly love you people.
Is it any wonder with people like this.
Bird and his mates stand tall in the eyes of the WORLD.
We are so sad for the families
Please accept our deepest sympaathy
Bill and Elaine Dyson
Henryk | 3:15 a.m. Aug. 22, 2007
God bless you. May the family left behind also find peace.
Clarissa Johnston NM | 5:54 a.m. Aug. 22, 2007
My deepest condolences for your loss.
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Cindy Seattle WA | 8:54 a.m. Aug. 22, 2007
May you have peace at this time. This wonderful man filled the measure of his creation by being remembered by many loved ones who cherish his existence. His sacrifice will be rewarded greatly by our Heavenly Father.
bob lowrey | 11:58 a.m. Aug. 22, 2007
friend's you have'nt meet YET feel your grief,& shair your sorrow,our hearts go out to all of you.
slc citay | 6:33 p.m. Aug. 22, 2007
may god bless you and your family.. your dad, husband.. was a hero in many people's eyes... he will be remembered...
melanie in wv | 7:44 p.m. Aug. 22, 2007
God bless this son, dad, husbsand, and HERO Dale "bird" Black. He will be remembered along with the others who were killed and injured and last, but not least our trapped miners.
Barry Inscore, California | 7:48 p.m. Aug. 22, 2007
That's what we do. We take care of one another. When one of us is in trouble, we should put out all we have to rescue the ones in danger. If we are in danger, too, that is part of being human. I can't say we as miners because I am not a miner, but God bless all the miners who give their all entering a known dangerous situation to rescue one of thier own. God Bles Dale Black, and all the great men like him. May he watch over each and every one of you.
Anonymous | 9:06 p.m. Aug. 22, 2007
God Bless the family of this Utah Hero!!
Tallie | 9:57 p.m. Aug. 22, 2007
What a hero! My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Ashley Black Pruitt | 12:44 p.m. Aug. 31, 2007
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My Dad is some where up there looking down on the world with a smile. Familys of the six, stay strong, I pray for you every night. What ever comes of this never forget how hard our fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, Worked every day not just for their familys, but for the world.
Much love a Hero's Daughter.
Kim Louie | 2:21 p.m. March 26, 2008
It's been 7 months since my uncle Dale died in the Crandle Canyon Mine.
I think about about him often...more then I did when he lived.
I miss him! Forever my favorite Uncle...always my hero.

I'm wondering what kind of vehicle you're driving up in heaven!
I can only imagine what you've put together. Miss those joy rides!

I'll see you again Dale.

Kim

Salt Lake City,Utah

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Corey Black, son of Dale Black; Ashley Pruitt, daughter; and Wendy Black, Dale Black's wife, hold hands during the service at Huntington City Cemetery Tuesday. (Jennifer Ackerman, Deseret Morning News)
Jennifer Ackerman, Deseret Morning News

Corey Black, son of Dale Black; Ashley Pruitt, daughter; and Wendy Black, Dale Black's wife, hold hands during the service at Huntington City Cemetery Tuesday.

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