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Monument Dedication
- September 23, 2002 |
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Monument arrives at 6:00 AM, September 17, 2002. JWR's Central Shop sends a crane to unload the two pieces weighing almost 10,000 pounds. |
 Monument base is in place (lower left of photo), crane unloads the wooden crate containing the top piece. |
 The two pieces are carefully placed together and sit at the center of the hexagon shaped plaza. |
 Brookwood High School JROTC prepares to raise the flag. |
 The 5'X8' flag was donated by No. 4 Mine's UMWA Local 2245 and had flown over the U.S. Capitol. |
 Cadet David Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance after the flag was raised. |
 Alabama Governor Don Siegelman pauses after he unveiled the monument. |
 Congressman Spencer Bachus |
 Don DeFosset, Chairman & CEO Walter Industries in Tampa, Florida |
 Cecil Roberts, International President United Mine Workers of America, Washington, D.C. |
 John Stewart, President United Mine Workers of America, District 20 |
 Gary Tramell, President United Mine Workers of America, Local 2368 |
 Wayne McBride, Principal Brookwood High School |
 George Richmond, President & COO of Jim Walter Resources |
 Kim Byram, Performer at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, sang "Holy Ground." |
 Vic Hutchins, Pastor West Brookwood Church, offered the closing prayer. |
 Craig Henson, Brookwood High School Band Director, played "Taps" at the conclusion of the ceremonies. |
 Messages written on balloons were released by family and friends. |
 Over 1,000 people attended the No. 5 Mine Memorial Dedication. |
 JWR thanks West Brookwood Church and its congregation for helping with the Memorial Ceremony. |
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Jim Walter Resources, Inc. United Mine Workers of America District 20 & Local 2368 Brookwood High School
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Special
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