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WHITESVILLE - Ed Runyon, 83, walked to the flag pole in his front yard shortly before noon Tuesday and raised his American flag for the first time this year. He tied it off at half-staff.
Although he didn't know any of the victims of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, the retired miner said the incident troubles him deeply.See the full content of this document
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'This May Do Me in, I May Retire'
"It's a sad thing," Runyon said.
Runyon worked as a miner for 34 years, suffering two broken fingers and a broken toe during his career. The Korean War veteran said he counts himself...See the full content of this document
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