Surviving Coal Miner is a HAM!

[AA7BQ]

From today's email:

Hello Fred,

My name is Bernie,my call is WB3DJL and I'm in Western Pa. about 30 miles south of Erie.

The reason for this Email is that I thought it might be better than trying to post on QRZ since 've never tried to do that before and I wanted to make sure this info got there.How better to accomplish that than to go right to the top?

What I want to do is to let all the Hams that use QRZ know this:

THE SURVIVING MINER IN THE WEST VIRGINIA MINING TRAGEDY IS A HAM. He is a Tech Class operator, his call is KC8VKZ (http://www.qrz.com/callsign/kc8vkz). thought here is that QRZ would be the best way to let a large number of Hams know this, and maybe they would want to send the young fellow their best wishes for a speedy recovery. According to the news, he is improving daily and hopefully he will recover fully.

If you could put this on QRZ, I would be very grateful. If you can't ,maybe I can get brave and try to post it myself.
Thanks
73
Bernie WB3DJL

[n9yrx]

It would be nice to send your QSL card. #His look-ups are up to over 10,000 so far. #I might make an impact if his hospital room were wall to wall QSL cards http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[WB3DJL]

QSL cards..what a great idea....I will try to get the hospital address for those that want to send cards. It will probably be some time before he will be able to read them, but it would be nice that they were there when he wakes up.

[AC7RG]

The QSL card idea is excellent. I think we should all mail him a QSL card and a donation if we can do so. Excellent idea http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I mailed a get well QSL and a check for $100.00 to his home address.

[N0WNC]

I know for a fact a lot of Hams are sending cards with a few dollars in them. I am sure the family can use the money as the Insurance companies are slow and the families bills go on. Thanks Dan

[kb9ibw]

It is nice that this information has been posted. This would be a great time for Amateur Radio Operators to show support to a fellow Ham and his family.
He will get a QSL from me, and from ARMAD.
God Bless him and his family. #Keep the others in mind too, they are going through tough times also. #We could send them some support also.
Great idea, and a great show of support!
Please post the hospital address soon.

[K7SU]

Great idea on the QSL card.

I really have to hand it to those coal miners....they were 2 miles underground when that happened. I get sweaty palms when I go down into my basement!

God Bless them!

K7SU

[M3KCK]

I knew everyone here has Compassion!

Even though the Tech Class #licensee gets a bashing in the threads here on Qrz is it nice to know that when the chips are down Support is always forthcoming!

I will be sure to send my Qsl card from the U.K when the details are made here as it seems a Great idea.
I hope he gets well soon and my thoughts are with him and his family,
73
Regards,
Andrew # M3KCK

edited on 09-01-06 @ 00.23hrs UTC for minor text errors.

[KE5GOB]

I have sent him a QSL to home in case the hospital address comes too late and they have to be forwarded to him at home. Thanks for the posts!
Sally:D

[n9zxk]

Looks like the other post was right about him being a ham..

[w4ass]

ditto on the asl card idea . please post the adress as we can send cards


73's
bob

[KC9AXZ]

The ARRL website also pointed out he is a Amateur. They also suggested a QSL card with a note of support. I sent a card to this listed address on the ARRL site. I never checked, but I'm guessing it's the same as what he has listed here.

Jon KC9AXZ
www.kc9axz.com

[KD8BMX]

In case you didn't know, his home address is posted on the ARRL home page. I've made up some QSL cards and plan on putting one in the mail to him Monday. He will receive the first QSL card I've ever sent.

[w1yw]

To heck with the QSL. Send him $$. I am.

[kf4vgx]

Quote[/b] (n1ir @ Jan. 07 2006,18:38)]To heck with the QSL. Send him $$. I am.
I agree ,well said !

[WB3DJL]

After some hard searching, I came up with an address for the hospital. My hope is that they see to it he gets the mail. I want to thank the Hams who take the time to send cards.
I hope my small contribution of time to this effort will result in that room getting it's walls filled with qsl cards and good wishes to what I consider a very brave man. I also get sweaty hands going into the basement.
73
And thanks to my fellow Hams
Bernie
wb3djl

[WB3DJL]

The address is:
West Virginia University's Ruby Memorial Hospital
PO Box 8059, Morgantown, WV, 26506

[KB9YYM]

If we would all take the chance and send some currency to Mr. McCloy's family, they would get imediate assistance. #Mine goes out tomorrow.

[kd3zd]

;)

[W4XJ]

I thought I read that he was transferred to a hospital in Pittsburgh. I wonder if there is a way to double check. I already sent a QSL to his home address but I would really like to send a gift to the hospital address. I'm sure all his family is there.

[kd0jbn]

Quote[/b] (W4XJ @ Jan. 08 2006,18:16)]I thought I read that he was transferred to a hospital in Pittsburgh. I wonder if there is a way to double check. I already sent a QSL to his home address but I would really like to send a gift to the hospital address. I'm sure all his family is there.
According to CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/08/survivor.mine/index.html) he was moved back to West Virginia after three days of hyperbaric treatment in Pittsburgh.

73

Don - KCØTNJ

[WR2E]

I don't think it's a great idea to send cards and stuff to the hospital. Them folks got enough to do without having to handle thousands of QSL cards, however well meaning they are. Send them to his home address, if his family wants him to see them, they can take them to the hospital themselves...

73!

[WB3DJL]

He WAS in Pittsburgh. They flew him back toWV. so he would be closer to home. You can find some info on Yahoo and also at: www.register-herald.com/news/
this is the Beckley,WV newspaper.
And as 8:30 there have been11,620 lookups for his call on qrz.
73
Bernie

[KB3MTV]

Sounds like a good idea to me! A QSL Card would be perfect to send to a fellow ham in need.

[AJ5TT]

Great idea to send him a QSL card to his HOME Address.
Also included some currency for the family. #If you do not have a QSL card, send him a note with your call sign or just a post card.

[ka9ekg]

Randy's name and address is Randal McCloy Jr. P.O.Box 223 Philippi WV, 26435.Thanks and God bless.

[wu5e]

QSL card on the way Get Well SOON!


Jim
W5SSG

[YB2TJV]

Our deep sympathy from me representing all hammers in Local of Kebumen, Indonesia (YC2ZBM/Head of Local Station), and hope everything would be fine soon.
I’ll send QSL card, soon as get the hospital address.

We are now in Kebumen City also sending the small group of Ham member to help the evacuation effort of landslides in Banjarnegara area, in join cooperation with Local Kebumen City Red Cross, the last updated 4 hours ago, total victims reach 75 peoples.

Bravo HAM RADIO!!
God Bless Us
Best 73
DANI / YC2TJV

[N0MLR]

Well his family will indeed need some help. My card and a donation goes in the mail tommorow.
Thanks for letting us know how we can help!

Greg Dunn / N0MLR

[k8uhn]

He was transferred back to W.Va., Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, this weekend.

[wr1tx]

I will be sending in my QSL card on Monday.

[kb5amx]

My thoughts and prayers have been with all the families
since I heard about the accident.It's great to know that many others feel the same . I've sent him one of my personal Hank Williams CD's with a little extra enclosed.
May God bless him . his family and all who have shown their compassion.
73
KB5AMX

[ke6oud]

I sent my QSL card yesterday with a cash donation. I suggest all Hams do the same to his HOME address. 73, Charlie

[kj5co]

THANKS FOR THE INFO BERNIE. MY XYL (KE4KVS) AND I HAVE $$$ AND CARD ENROUTE TO HIS PO BOX ADDRESS.

73 JERRY (KJ5CO)

[W7DUX]

Absolutely great thing to do. #Beats bickering any day. #Get well soon Randy, mines on the way! #God bless!

[ke6oud]

As of 12:20 am Pacific time/08:20 UTC he's had Lookups: 13331
On QRZ.COM

Come on guys, he has kids. $2.00 or $5.00 x's that would help. Takes awhile for the insurance to kick in. 73 Charlie KE6OUD & Donna KE6SZU

[n9yb]

My card and some funds are enroute today!

[w4lgh]

I think that sending a QSL is a great idea, and have already sent mine. Lets all hope Randal makes a full recovery.

73 de W4LGH - Alan
http://www.w4lgh.com

[ka2wbo]

We as amateur operators have been available for others in time of need. Here is a perfect opportunity to show support for one of our own. Our prayers and thoughts are with kc8vkz and his family at this time. May God speed his recovery.

[kc7dji]

Excellent Idea... I'm sending a QSL card on Saturday and donations from the company I work for.

kc7dji

[W9GRN]

Quote[/b] (n9yb @ Jan. 09 2006,05:27)]My card and some funds are enroute today!
Same here! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[w5klb]

As a former Coal Miner who is Surface Certified here in Oklahoma, I also want to extend my prayers, hopes, and wishes for a speedy and full recovery for KC8VKZ.

My deepest sympathy also goes out to all the families who have lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy.

[wb4api]

[B]I sent him a card this pass Friday. Hope all is well with him. When I looked his address up Friday morning they were over 3300 look ups then. News has got out about him. Thanks all. Tom WB4API

[kb8nds]

Who do we make the check out to?

[N8CJM]

Sent a card out today

[kd0jbn]

Quote[/b] (kb8nds @ Jan. 09 2006,10:24)]Who do we make the check out to?
CNN has his wife's name as Anna McCloy.

73
Don -KCØTNJ

[N9VAO]

I also sent my QSL card to the home address with a get well wish.
I see as of today his call has had over 15,000 hits! For tech class that's a lot! He should get a plaque just for that.

[KB2KAB]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif # MAY GOD BLEES HIM AND HIS FAMILY! THEY ARE GOING TO NEED ALL THE PRAY'S THEY CAN GET!
HOPE HE FULLY RECOVERS.

[K8BBE]

To heck with just a QSL. Send him $$. I am.

Everyone should send the minimum of $1.00..
I have to agree, the family will need all the help they can get for a long time, and $1.00 wouldn't hurt anyone but 300,000 QSL cards with the dollar attached would really help the family in their time of need . #Show your support. #Would be nice to see CNN pick up on this one... #73's K8BBE:;):

[W7RJR]

It's great to see that comradarie is still alive and well in amateur radio. My sincere sympathy to those that have lost loved ones to this terrible disaster. I am impressed with the outpouring of amateur radio support.

[n8ary]

Just think what $1.00 from each person who has looked him up in the past week would do for his family.

I am sure the mining company will have to pay for all his medical expenses.

With a good lawyer, I hope this guy doesn't ever have to work for a coal mine again.

I sent a QSL and gift to his P.O. box, and almost forgot about the $.02 rate increase.

[k6jry]

I just mailed a QSL card with a $20 bill. Maybe that will help the family a little. And, if he is to have a long recovery, perhaps it will help buy a rig or antenna for him.

Jerry, K6JRY

[ei5hw]

I will be sending a QSL card from Ireland (Europe) wth some green backs, hope other non-US hams follow suit.

Aidan Murphy EI5HW
www.EI2AIR.com

[w1yw]

Wow, you guys catch on quick!

Glad to see that ham-sunshine beaming:-)

[n0doh]

I sent my QSL and a donation to Randal's home address on Saturday, with a personal note of encouragement to him and his family. We wish him a speedy recovery and our condolences to all family and friends who lost loved ones in this tragedy. God Bless.
Glenn, N0DOH

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (kb9yym @ Jan. 09 2006,00:57)]If we would all take the chance and send some currency to Mr. McCloy's family, they would get imediate assistance. #Mine goes out tomorrow.
Mine too. I am sending to the home address.

[kf4vgx]

GREAT ! GREAT ! #Now this to me this is where Amateurs
shine ,stand proud for a greater cause !

# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # with respect ,KF4VGX

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (ab8ma @ Jan. 09 2006,23:40)]Quote[/b] (kb9yym @ Jan. 09 2006,00:57)]If we would all take the chance and send some currency to Mr. McCloy's family, they would get imediate assistance. #Mine goes out tomorrow.
Mine too. I am sending to the home address.
Wow I feel good. Sorry if I sound - well sound good. Just mailed what I hope can provide the family some support. I have the support here of my wife AB8PH, so thats it. Not really clear on what else I can add.

I pray.

[N3ATS]

Count me in. Excellent idea.

[K8JWT]

Here is the address to the hospital Randall is in as it is only about 3 miles from my house here in Morgantown. Also after seeing this article I think I talked to him earlier last year while traveling near Phillipi,WV.

Ruby Memorial Hospital
PO Box 8059
Morgantown,WV 26506

Let flood him with cards! ! !

Jacob TEnnant - K8JWT

[n9tbs]

Sending my QSL and a little $$ too! Great job guys!

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[kd8ccd]

the mailing address for kc8vkz is ruby memorail hospital p.o box 8059 morgantown wv 26506

[KC0OZJ]

QSL card on the way with some $$$ also. I also sent the post link onto CNN, we'll see if they pick it up. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[KE7FMF]

It wouldn't surprise me, more and more people are becoming HAM's...but this is indeed amazing...

[N7YA]

Whoa!! this is great...this is what we should be acting like!! Im proud of you guys. 7 pages into this thread and no one is being a putz....i knew there was still decency in our ranks.

This is a truly good cause, $1 from everyone and a card of support is a great idea. Things are a little slim right now around here, but a dollar is easily managed. I dont have any cards printed so ill just draw one up on an index card with colored pens like i did when i first started in radio many years ago. its easier to personalize it that way...give it a go, you would be surprised at what you can come up with.

Overall, im very pleased with the thread! :-)

N7YA

[k4kwm]

I have added my card, a short letter from my wife and myself, and $20 to an envelope which I will mail tomorrow.

Send what you can guys. His bills arent going to stop coming and his family has to eat.

My hat is off to who ever got this started. This is ham radio at its finest. John K4KWM

[WD5JLE]

My QSL card and some money goes in the mail tomorrow! Also, I am going to put this idea on our club net. You guys are great and it makes me proud to be a part of such a great group. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[KC2GYU]

Ill be sending one.

[KI6ADA]

I do not have a QSL Card but I will send card with call sign. My wife and I have followed his recovery story. Great Idea about the QSL card, keep up the thread, 73's. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[KI4CBS]

Sounds good! I'm sending out some money and will continue to every now and then, so he will have a little even when the coverage dies down about the tragedy. Thanks, for looking into this. It sures makes me proud to be apart of such a considerate group of people. God bless you all, especially Randal! 73 everybody!

[N6BOA]

A most awesome post - mine will be in tomorrow's mail! I have already preped it to be sent.

[wa2rcb]

This has truly been a rough week for our ham radio fraternity. Our prayers and thoughts are with Randal, kC8VKZ and his family, as well as prayers of comfort and condolences going out to Art, W6OBB and his family on the untimely passing of his lovely wife Ramona.

[K4SEF]

A brand spanking new QSL card and a small donation are enroute to his home QTH from myself and the family.

May he have a speedy recovery, and may God bless.

My prayers are with him all the way!

73

Jeff T.
ARS K4SEF
Pender County, NC ARES/RACES
Assistant EC

Surf City Vol. FD
Communications/Engineer

[n4cqw]

My wife and I share the same card... we are both ham's... cool really!

But ours is going out in the mail today also!

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

73 Moe and Lucy Brewer
N4CQW / KE4RLK

[n4cqw]

KC8VKZ USA Lookups: 20459
Randal L McCloy, Jr
PO BOX 223
Philippi WV 26435
USA


WOO hooo! I am # 20459! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


Thanks guy's 73! Moe N4CQW

[k4esw]

I will be sending a QSL with best wishes and after a week or two will send some financial assistance.

[KD4CXG]

When Barry Goldwater died I sent the family a QSL card with a note on it. I got back a very nice thank you note of which I was not expecting. It was very nice.

73

Doug

www.kd4cxg.com

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (n4cqw @ Jan. 10 2006,14:58)]KC8VKZ # # #USA # Lookups: 20459
Randal L McCloy, Jr
PO BOX 223
Philippi WV 26435
USA


WOO hooo! I am # 20459! # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif #


Thanks guy's 73! #Moe N4CQW
That is at least 2000 more lookups since last evening when I printed the address off.

[ai0u]

Is the address he has listed under his call the correct one for sure?

[kg6pir]

I will be sending my QSL card and some $$ today. I will be announcing this at the North Hills Radio Club meeting tonight.

my prayers are for him and his family.

KG6PIR - 73 john

[NY7Q]

MY GET WELL AND GIFT IN THE MAIL.

[M3KCK]

Quote[/b] (M3KCK @ Jan. 08 2006,23:36)]I knew everyone here has Compassion!

Even though the Tech Class #licensee gets a bashing in the threads here on Qrz is it nice to know that when the chips are down Support is always forthcoming!

I will be sure to send my Qsl card from the U.K when the details are made here as it seems a Great idea.
I hope he gets well soon and my thoughts are with him and his family,
73
Regards,
Andrew # M3KCK

edited on 09-01-06 @ 00.23hrs UTC for minor text errors.
My card has been sent,

It has not been a good start to the New Year for some of our Fellow Amateurs and my thoughts are with them and their families,

My thoughts are also with G4WDI who is now recovering after Life saving actions where taken by fellow Amateurs.
(you can read about that here... http://www.qrz.com/ib-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST&f=3&t=110449 )

The support some here on Qrz.com shows the true Spirit of Amateur Radio!
73
Regards,
Andrew M3KCK

[n1oyz]

Thats the best Idea sending Randal QSL cards, Let us not forget that Coal Miners work hard for a living! I am sending my QSL card and Twenty dollars to the family as well! They will need all the help that they can use.
Our love to Randal McCloy & Family and our thoughts to all of the Miners & their Familys as well GOD Bless ALL of You.
N1OYZ and KB1DHF of Blue Hill Maine[QUOTE]

[n1oyz]

Thats the best Idea sending Randal QSL cards, Let us not forget that Coal Miners work hard for a living! I am sending my QSL card and Twenty dollars to the family as well! They will need all the help that they can use.
Our love to Randal McCloy & Family and our thoughts to all of the Miners & their Familys as well GOD Bless ALL of You.
N1OYZ and KB1DHF of Blue Hill Main

[k3kem]

Just sent a QSL card and a check to Anna McCloy.
K3KEM

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (n0uss @ Jan. 10 2006,17:48)]Is the address he has listed under his call the correct one for sure?
If not, it will be.

[kw8g]

Wow, All this is GREAT!!!! This is what Ham radio is all about. Im sending a donation and a qsl from all 3 of my daughters and myself! 73 to all. #de KW8G, K8OWS K8OWT and W8JUZ !!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[k8ts]

Wonder how the Post Office is holding up? The town according to my atlas is only about 2500.......with 15-20k QSL's full of money arriving with in the next day or so from all parts of the world........well it's better than being trapped 2 miles under.

Best wishes Randy, to you and your family for a speedy recovery! We're all with you......in spirit and $$

God Bless You!

Dale K9TTT
BTW: I think that guy who collects all our coins should send him a few QSL holders

[aa6dx]

Well, trying to find out how to start a new topic here on this website .. sheeeesh ...
Anyway ..
I SUGGEST THAT ALL HAMS SENDING A QSL CARD TO OUR SURVIVING MINER HAM ENCLOSE A BUCK OR TWO OR WHATEVER .. We do that for DX when we send a
QSL . JUST LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF HITS NATIONAL MEDIA HAS GENEREATED . .. and, drop a green stamp or two in that envelope . his cute family can sure use it, I bet!
Mark AA6DX

[MW0GUV]

My best wishes from the UK on the way with a QSL card and some of your funny money http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif enclosed

[ab8ma]

I sure hope PO BOX 223 is a big one.

Mailed my card and 20 this morning. Hope it helps. Sorry I couldn't do this for the rest of the Victims' families.

Last night I printed the address for mailing, and at that time there were 18254 lookups. Now there have been 21661 lookups. If just 1% were for mailing purposes, we have done well.

[kd8ago]

May God,s love be with kc8vkz and family at this time all our prayer,s are with you all. God Bless you 73,s kd8ago. defiance,ohio.

[WA5VQM]

CNN just mentioned that he was a ham.

Best wishes guy....

73, Mark - WA5VQM

[n6ajr]

Condolences to the familys of the rest of the Miners, and a qsl card and a couple of bucks to his family..

You guys are making this old Ham proud, good job, a card and a couple of $$ and prayer, and perhaps life goes on just a bit better..

Keep up the warm and heart felt work..73 tom

[k8ts]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It's broke 22,000 look-up's! Spread the word! Ham radio can be really great! Show your support if you have not already....mine went out this morning. This is better than logging new DX.

God speed Randal and family!

Dale K9TTT

[ae6cq]

What a great idea! I'm sending my QSL card with a check
tomorrow.
Hams help hams.
73,Michael Martak
AE6CQ

[kb9vmw]

What a great show of support for our fellow Ham and his family! My QSL and some cash goes in the mail in the morning.

Hey Fred, what is the highest number of lookups on QRZ for an Operator? Have we put Randy's over the top?

73 all, kb9vmw
Tom Denton

[kb2wye]

sounds grrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[WB3DJL]

I NEVER DREAMED THATTHIS WOULD SNOWBALL LIKE IT DID,BUT I ALSO DIDN'T THINK ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT ITNHAS SEEMED TO CAUSED....IT HAS CREATED A PROBLEM FOR THE HOSPITAL WITH ALL THE MAIL THAT HAS GONE THERE.....IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT ALL MAIL BE SENT TO HIS HOME ADDRESS....WHICH WOULD BE THE BETTER WAY TO MAKE SURE HE GETS IT.....SO GUYS and GALS ANY MORE MAIL SHOULD BE SENT TO RANDY'S HOME INSTEAD OF THE HOSPITAL.

GOD BLESS ALL THE CARING HAMS OUT THERE THAT HAVE RESPONDED.

22,425 LOOKUPS AS OF 7:30 THIS MORNING.

[WB3DJL]

This is from TV channel 6 in Beckley,WV.

McCloy condition remains the same


The doctors treating twenty-six-year-old Randal McCloy Junior, said this morning there has been no significant change in his condition. McCloy remains in critical condition with a fever.

Doctors at West Virginia University's Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown did not express any concern that McCloy has not fully awakened from a medically induced coma. Neurosurgeon Dr. Julian Bailes says it could be a lengthy process.

Dr. Bailes says they have no clear clue of the extent of his injury or the time of his recovery.

But The doctors do say a test of McCloy's brain activity showed a lot of activity on both sides of his brain. He says it's too early to tell what that means.

[nz6q]

Great idea!

I sent my QSL Card and $$ today. First QSL Card I've sent in a couple of years. Now I'm looking at my HF antennas and getting them up this afternoon. Can't wait to get back on the air on HF.

I saw the news here in CA last night. How come no one at CNN/FOX/NBC is doing a story about this??

My card says, "God Bless you Randal and get on the air as soon as you wake up!"

73

John

[hk4gso]

Good morning everybody. I want to send my QSL card to the miner. #I need the adress. I can´t send money because I have no money but i have my best wishes to him and his family from Colombia South America.
Mauricio Londono

[K9QJ]

Count me in ! $ Today! Pronto!

[k8ts]

This response has to give you warm fuzzies.

Makes you forget what you were whining about yesterday.

News Media? Any body know how to get ahold of Walter? Bet he could get this story out.
Dale K9TTT

[N1AFV]

I have never seen anythinf like this national. I have sen hams come to the front locally but nothing like this. Makes me proud to be called a "Ham".

I sent a card yesterday and my club (W1PBR) is today.

Local news will have to cover this and pass it on to the national news. Hopefully the national news will air it. So the local Hams in WV get going if you all ready haven't. We are going to have to toot our own horns. Hope this will increase the fold.

73
N1AFV

[ki4lsg]

That is so cool that he is a ham!!!
I hope he gets beter soon and grate Idea about the qsl cards.
Ki4lsg

[n0jaa]

I sent a card to Randal today, in which I enclosed a QSL card.

Paul, N0JAA.

[KI4JAV]

I'm with everyone else, This was a great idea. My husband (K4FMVS) and I sent some money yesterday and since we just got married and got everything moved, I couldn't find our QSL cards so I sent a note and a pen from our ham club W4BSF. I think that Randall will he happy to have received so many QSL cards! God Bless our miners! Our thoughts are also with the other miners family! Also remember the miner from Pikeville Kentucky Cornelius Yates who was killed yesterday.

73
KI4JAV http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[WB3DJL]

I contacted CNN via Email yesterday. So far There has been no response from them other than to acknowledge my Email. Last night they did mention that Randal is a Ham, but nothing more was said about the 22,000 , over 23,000 now, hams that have hit the qrz site looking up his info.I guess CNN doesn't care about human interest stories.....You would think they should take note when there are over 23,000 individuals involved in this.
73 de wb3djl

[k2ph]

Quote[/b] (WB3DJL @ Jan. 11 2006,12:48)]I contacted CNN via Email yesterday. So far There has been no response from them other than to acknowledge my Email. Last night they did mention that Randal is a Ham, but nothing more was said about the 22,000 , over 23,000 now, hams that have hit the qrz site looking up his info.I guess CNN doesn't care about human interest stories.....You would think they should take note when there are over 23,000 individuals involved in this.
73 de wb3djl
I had an email exchange with Allen Pitts at ARRL HQ this afternoon. He says that the ham radio aspect of the story is on the Associated Press wire and local papers/stations may pick it up. I have not been able to find this AP story; if anyone can locate it, please leave a link to it here. Thanks.

Paul K2PH

[KG6PCA]

I, too, just sent my QSL and some money to Randal's P.O. Box address. #If I may suggest, take a few more seconds and write a short note to Randal on the back. #When he's able to look through all his QSLs, he'll probably enjoy reading any personalized notes from us.

73,
Jerry
KG6PCA

[nv5a]

Forward your letter to Fox News (TV & Radio), Tony Snow, Sean Hannity, Fox TV's morning show "Fox & Friends", Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Sustern (sp?). They frequently report on special interest issues like this.

GL,
Rick

= = = = =

I contacted CNN via Email yesterday. So far There has been no response from them other than to acknowledge my Email. Last night they did mention that Randal is a Ham, but nothing more was said about the 22,000 , over 23,000 now, hams that have hit the qrz site looking up his info.I guess CNN doesn't care about human interest stories.....You would think they should take note when there are over 23,000 individuals involved in this.
73 de wb3djl

[NY7Q]

Why not just send a card and possibly a gift and let it be at that.
We don't need to wave flags
what ever will be, will be.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (WB3DJL @ Jan. 11 2006,12:45)]I NEVER DREAMED THATTHIS WOULD SNOWBALL LIKE IT DID,BUT I ALSO DIDN'T THINK ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT ITNHAS SEEMED TO CAUSED....IT HAS CREATED A PROBLEM FOR THE HOSPITAL WITH ALL THE MAIL THAT HAS GONE THERE.....IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT ALL MAIL BE SENT TO HIS HOME ADDRESS....WHICH WOULD BE THE BETTER WAY TO MAKE SURE HE GETS IT.....SO GUYS and GALS ANY MORE MAIL SHOULD BE SENT TO RANDY'S HOME #INSTEAD OF THE HOSPITAL.

GOD BLESS ALL THE CARING HAMS OUT THERE THAT HAVE RESPONDED.

22,425 LOOKUPS AS OF 7:30 THIS MORNING.
As I said yesterday: I sure hope PO BOX 223 is a big one.

I agree also with Jim - N7YO. Lets not try to trump this up. The family has enough to deal with now.

Mentally tracking my card/cash. Should be on top of the heap right about ........... now.

My prayers go to Randal and his family.

Bob

[n5kbp]

Just dropped a C-note off at the PO.

God Bless all the miners and their families.

N5KBP

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (n5kbp @ Jan. 11 2006,23:05)]Just dropped a C-note off at the PO.

God Bless all the miners and their families.

N5KBP
Bingo.


Bravo

[NY7Q]

what concerns me is: NBC reported email scams to get money. that could throw cold water on Hams really trying to help them....

[n9yrx]

Quote[/b] (NY7Q @ Jan. 11 2006,19:01)]what concerns me is: NBC reported email scams to get money. that could throw cold water on Hams really trying to help them....
I think we can be rest assured this is legit.

[VE7WHK]

It is inspiring to be a member of such a diverse group of people with a common interest.Amateur radio binds us in unique ways to people we have never and may never meet in person. Yet the connection is very strong.ve7whk

[N1ABB]

I will have a QSL in the mail this afternoon. I couldn't do what these brave folks do. I can't imagine going into the ground that far each day. God bless those that wern't so lucky. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[n1tai]

We are sending some money to help him out.

Ray, Kathy, Ray Jr., Chris
http://n1tai.com

[kf5kwo]

KC8VKZ USA Lookups: 24949
Randal L McCloy, Jr
PO BOX 223
Philippi WV 26435
USA

Wow, almost 25,000 lookups. 1$ from each looker-upper would be great! My $20 goes out tomorrow.

73 de Jeff, KF3KWO/5

[n9yrx]

I think we broke Randal's counter. #I can't see how many look-ups he has now. #Somebody is going to catch big thunder over breaking it. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[n4cqw]

Woo HOO!! Way to go guys BREAK the Counter!

73, Moe N4CQW

[kf5kwo]

Hope the administrators will save this topic and all replies to it. That would be quite a gift to present to Randal and his family. I'm sure we'll all be listening on the air for his callsign once he's recovered.

[KC8VWM]

I don't normally do this stuff, but like the song says, "He's my brother."

Count me in.

[ve7kpb]

My card and $ in the mail tomorrow. We should be greatful for these miners and what they do. Coal is essential for the energy to keep our world running. I live near the BC coal area and remember a mine exploding when I was a kid. The local mines are all open pit now.

[WA4DM]

This is encouraging! It goes to prove that anyone with an amateur call is a HAM regardless of classification. Tech or not, Randal’s tragedy has affected everyone from Novice to Extra. It makes me proud to be a ham. Way to go everyone! Let’s keep up those kind words and deeds!

BTW- How about a forum at Dayton 2006 featuring KC8VKZ?

[N0MLR]

Hey Fred I guess its time to get a better Hit counter for the look up's! LOL

What I have seen here is amazing. All the post to this thread and not a single cross word from or two anyone! This would be a good thing to continue on all threads and discussions from here on out. Anyone else with me? Lets all learn something from this and realize we are all hams and when the chips are down we can count on each other. That would be the best way to Honor all the Miners who died as well as Randal.

73

Greg Dunn / N0MLR

[n9lya]

Hi all, I work in a surface Mine
Lehigh Cement Mitchell IN..
Mine Safety is a priority...

Anyway.. Glad he was a HAM.. I wanted to mention we need more Miners that are HAMS... For instance I am the only Ham at our Plant... I have a few gusy interested.. Hopefully by summers end I will have added one or more...

When I first started at Lehigh 10 years ago. There had been a Ham working there.. but he moved on...

When parts vendors come in and meet with us.. My boss gets a kick out of how they come in and want to know .. Where is the HAM..? They see my license plates.. We met find out most of our parts vendors are hams.. Ironic. But makes sence.. I work in the Electrical department... (supervisor)..

Anyway... Glad he survives.. Our Prayers are with all the families of that disaster..


73 jerry




73 jerry

[k8ts]

Fred;
Hope you are out there somewhere, but the idea of sending this thread to Randy is another great idea! #Can you do it? #Sure would be a great tribute to all the miner's.

Update us from time to time on the number of "hit's" he is getting.
Thanks, Dale H. Cole K9TTT

[N1FSX]

Quote[/b] (N7YA @ Jan. 09 2006,19:52)]Whoa!! #this is great...this is what we should be acting like!! #Im proud of you guys. 7 pages into this thread and no one is being a putz....i knew there was still decency in our ranks.
HERE HERE

[B]WE ARE this good as HAMS.

Count me in. I'll be sending card w/donation as well.

73 From the Colorado high plains.

PSK 31 Baby!

[kc9ipu]

It just amazes me how much support has gone out to him and his family. It's a terrible thing that happened, and I think this whole idea of showing our support is an excellent one.

Who cares if any of the mass media does pick this up, we know we are sending our support, that’s all that really should matter!!

Anyways, my 1st qsl card and $ will be in the mail tomorrow.

[w0fm]

I am so proud of this group. #I had to read every single entry before I could believe we could have this many positive responses with no whiners. #The brotherhood of Amateur Radio lives on! #My thoughts and prayers are with Randal and his family. #QSL and donation mailed yesterday.

Nice going folks! #Keep it alive.

Terry, WØFM

[w1wdx]

I would like to know why the counterr was removed from his listing??? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[w1wdx]

I would like to know why the counter has been removed from his listing:rock: :rock:

[KI4MXO]

as soon as i can get some stamps, ill send him a card.

[kg4lvo]

Hi Randal;
Hope you get well soon. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and all the families, of all the miners.I know it is a tough job being a miner and my hats off to all the miners. Get well soon and holler at us on the radio. 73`s and good luck.


Edwin KG4LVO

[WB3DJL]

Hello Bernie;

My name is Daryl, My call is VA7DBC, I read your email to Fred regarding Randal KC8VKZ. I see no contact email for Randal, so if I could trouble you to forward these thoughts and wishes, we would be very appreciative.

Thank you

Please pass this message to KC8VKZ


To Randal L McCloy, Jr;

We pray for a full and speedy recovery.

This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts are with you, in yours and your community's time of need.

73's

Daryl Chipman
VA7DBC
Canada

[wa2sam]

Does anyone know the hospital address? or if the QSl's are being forwarded to the hospital from his QTH?

[k8ts]

I believe the hospital has requested that all mail (and money) be sent to his home QTH. The response to this post has truly been overwelming; a word that both the hospital and I'm sure the Post Office are using also.

I can only say, that I have read evey post, and can truly say I am glad to a ham!
Dale K9TTT

[KC8QVO]

I just read through this entire thread (15 pages). I am amazed there is this much support for one of our fellow Hams!! I will join the ranks of sending him a card and some $$ as well.

The counter is still inactive http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

73's
Steve, KC8QVO

[n4wqh]

I am concerned that some person(s) will use this tragedy to their unlawful and immoral gain (not HAMS, of course). In my most humble opinion, cash is a bad idea. Too easily intercepted and stolen. Checks and money orders that are trackable would seem a better, more secure idea. I will be sending my QSL and a donation this week.

What a great community we have here!!

73 All,

Mike,
N4WQH

[g3ud]

KC8VKZ just a short message to wish this young fellow a speedy recovery. I was an electrician down the mines some years ago so I know a little of his situation. Hope to hear him on the bands oneday. Best wishes es 73s de Graham G3UD http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[kc2egl]

Quote[/b] (WB3DJL @ Jan. 08 2006,17:49)]After some hard searching, I came up with an address for the hospital. My hope is that they see to it he gets the mail. I want to thank the Hams who take the time to send cards.
I hope my small contribution of time to this effort will result in that room getting it's walls filled with qsl cards and good wishes to what I consider a very brave man. I also get sweaty hands going into the basement.
73 #
And thanks to my fellow Hams
Bernie
wb3djl
I deliver mail here in Brookville Pa. The local hospital accepts mail for a patient, and will forward all first class mail to a patient after they are discharged. I am sure the facility he is in will do the same.

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (n4wqh @ Jan. 15 2006,05:05)]I am concerned that some person(s) will use this tragedy to their unlawful and immoral gain (not HAMS, of course). #In my most humble opinion, cash is a bad idea. #Too easily intercepted and stolen.
At this point, after such a tragedy, if the money just gets into the village and into circulation it would be a positive event.

[k8ts]

I have just printed this thread to send to the family. #It took over 20 pages! #Will send Tuesday when mail resumes.
Dale K9TTT

[OK1RP]

QSL cards (even few USD if possible) ...nice idea! I am sure that it will be excellent HAMSPIRIT presentation and can help to recover after wakeup. Where I can find an address to the hospital nor to familly or does exist some co-ordinator for it please? Petr, OK1RP

[VO1KH]

I have already sent my card ,My prayers are with Randall and his family.
VO1KH John
e-mail flat2001foot@yahoo.ca

[WA6NDW]

I found this thru an article in my local newspaper, The Daily Courier in Grants Pass OR. I am so glad to see how many people are sending $$, Mine will be in the mail tomorrow! God Bless his family! I can only imagine how all the cards and money must make the family feel, and when he wakes up..... he will know HAM's stick together.

Dale K9TTT- Great idea to send these threads to the family.... I am sure they will be treasured.

WA6NDW DeNise

[KB7WDR]

I have sent my QSL card, $$, and a letter. What a great time to be an amateur radio operator.

[ae4sh]

My card will go out in the morning as well.
i used to work in a strip mine in besmer city NC.
my families belssing's go out the randall and his family.
w4stl
scott, cathey & kara Hamm

[JI1AVY]

Let me join this heart-warming movement. I will send my card from Tokyo, Japan.:)

[WB3DJL]

Quote[/b] (WA6NDW @ Jan. 15 2006,20:45)]I found this thru an article in my local newspaper, The Daily Courier in Grants Pass OR. # I am so glad to see how many people are sending $$, #Mine will be in the mail tomorrow! #God Bless his family! # I can only imagine how all the cards and money must make the family feel, and when he wakes up..... #he will know HAM's stick together.

Dale K9TTT- Great idea to send these threads to the family.... I am sure they will be treasured.

WA6NDW # #DeNise
Could you send me the article? I have tried to get it in the news several ways and have had no luck. Maybe your local paper is a begining and the national news will pick it up.I firmly believe that this deserves national, if not world wide attention in the news media.
73 de wb3djl

[k4kwm]

I emailed Fred about the missing counter but he hasnt replied yet. Wish he would put it back or tell us why he wont. John

[ka9ekg]

My QSL and note and money went in the mail last week.along with a short note.God Bless you Randy and the familys that lost loved ones.As far as Fred pulling the counter my hat is off to him.With all the posts it is no bodys concern except Randy's family.Think of the crooks out there.De KA9EKG

[w5aox]

(SNIF)-- My check, and less importantly, my QSL went out to Anna McCloy today.... thanks for the UPPERs, guys and dolls.
I'd be interested in sending at least a buck apiece to the other unfortunate miners' families too.. surely someone will post their addresses or set up a collection account in a local bank there for us.
Jim W5AOX

[WA6NDW]

Quote[/b] (w5aox @ Jan. 16 2006,17:21)](SNIF)-- My check, and less importantly, my QSL went out to Anna McCloy today.... thanks for the UPPERs, guys and dolls.
I'd be interested in sending at least a buck apiece to the other unfortunate miners' families too.. surely someone will post their addresses or set up a collection account in a local bank there for us.
Jim W5AOX
I think this would be great. What a tribute if the other families were to receive $$ from the HAM's. If someone can get a bank or address, I would love to send in money that couldbe split with the families.

WA6NDW
DeNise

[KD8BMX]

Quote[/b] (WA6NDW @ Jan. 16 2006,17:37)]I think this would be great. #What a tribute if the other families were to receive $$ from the HAM's. #If someone can get a bank or address, #I would love to send in money that couldbe split with the families.

WA6NDW
DeNise
This was on the local news in Charleston, WV this weekend.
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/showscripts/11sat.shtml#10

The link may only be online till Saturday. So below is the script from the news cast.
Quote[/b] ]MINE FUNDRAISER
By: Martin Hicks


CHRIS
PEOPLE IN THE VALLEY SHOWED FAMILIES OF THE SAGO MINERS JUST HOW MUCH THEY CARE ABOUT THEM TODAY.
THEY STOPPED BY JOE HOLLAND CHEVROLET AND MADE A DONATION.
FOR FIVE DOLLARS THEY COULD PICK OUT A SONG TO BE PLAYED ON ROCK 105. W-C-H-S AND FOX 11 TEAMED UP WITH THE RADIO STATION AND THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE EVENT. ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE DIDN'T HESITATE TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT.

We've got loud mouths... more donations down here!
IF YOU MISSED TODAY'S EVENT AND YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION, YOU CAN SEND A CHECK TO P-O BOX 15-10, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10150 OR CALL 1-800 -811 -0441.

CHRIS
THE MONEY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WEST VIRGINIA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES. IT'LL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MINERS' FAMILIES.


There was a day last week that the radio station and local bank had a day of collecting and raised over $75000 for the families. Not sure if they still are but I'll do my best to find out. I'll post if I find anything.

[k8ts]

The thread will be mailed in the morning to the family. #All 22 pages of it. #It has a short cover letter which reads;
ANNA:
I am sure by now that you and Randy and your whole family know that you are in the hearts of the entire amateur radio community. #These copies that are enclosed, are from posts to the internet that got this started. #We all wish you well-God speed to Randy-and our heart felt feelings reach out to those whose loved ones did not make it.
(signed) Your Ham Radio Friends
P.S. I started to list the states, but there was just too many.

[w7hw]

Hi guys, let us go one step further than sending QSL cards to the injured miner.......reseach tells me that he has a family, also: the look-up on his call sign have gone outta site, why not enclose a couple of bucks in each QSL card to help the family. It certainly was a bad year in 2005 for a lot of folks. Why not help this family also. I sent a few bucks, lets get the ham fraternity going and help this fellow ham and his family. Just a comment from my observation.......73 to all, and: think positive.........Duane w7hw http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[G8RJQ]

My grandfather was a miner and I saw him through the hard times of coal mining, he past on after years of breathing coal dust, my heart goes out not only to our friend Randal and his family but also to those that never reached old age. Truely a class of guys whose trust in one another and friendship is rarely seen in this world anymore, get well soon Randal. My card is on its way, ZS1RJQ.

[vk3fy]

To Randal and his family, we hope you get will soon. To all the families that lost love ones, our hearts go to you all. 73's from the Dimitrijevic family. Chris VK3FY, Nikolaas VK3FNIK, Deeny & Norman

[n9wwr]

Like many other HAMS we will be sending a donation to #Randall and his family. Besides donations from HAMS alike , we at Northside Radio Supply, are issuing a challenge to ALL advertisers on QRZ and Ham radio suppliers. Lets help a ham along with his family and fellow miners families that are in need by donating 10% of December or January total sales.
May God bless Randall and his family along with the grieving community that was part of this tragic event.


# # # # # # # # # #73s and God Bless all,

# # # # # # # # # # # # # John Praeger
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #owner
# # # # # # # # # # #Northside Radio Supply
# # # # # # # # # # # # Racine,Wisconsin
northsideradiosupply@netzero.com

[AK6S]

I have always felt honored to be a ham and reading all these well wishes truly makes me so proud of all of you! #
Our prayers and thoughts are with Randal, and his family and there friends, as well as prayers of comfort and condolences going out to all the families and friends. #May God Bless them. #Randal get well soon! #Hope to talk to you on the air some day! #We will send ours out tomarrow. #What a great idea. God Bless you all. 73
Sherry & Chuck
AK6S # #KE6SE

[KA8OCN]

I am always a little late, but its better late than never.
I mailed out my QSL Card and a little cash to help out the family. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kc2npu]

As soon as my paycheck comes in this week... a small token will be sent to him as well

[KI4JAV]

From CNN: NEWS ALERT Sago Mine disaster survivor Randal McCloy Jr. "awakening from coma," doctor says.

[NY7Q]

I AM ASSUMING HIS WIFE IS RECEIVING ALL THE MAIL OKAY AT THE PO BOX.....

[KD7ZOS]

Howdy Y'all: According to news reports today, our Ham Coal Miner Buddy is starting to awaken, moving hands and feet, responding to talk. Please continue to Pray for his full and speedy recovery. 73's God Bless and Stay Safe...73's Tom Kelly KD7ZOS http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[w5aox]

I find it odd the news media seems to be avoiding or ignoring outside support such as this QSL-card-and-donation campaign. An internet search reveals no such news items.
As any of us who have lived through injury or death in the family knows, money is much more useful than cards and flowers. Even very small contributions can add up to a lot of relief for the family.
Jim W5AOX

[KD8BMX]

On this news report by MSNBC, the family spokesperson mentions their grattitude for all the support from around the world also and address for making contributions to Randal McCloy which I will also put here.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10907369/?GT1=7538

The Randal McCloy Jr. Fund
C/o Clear Mountain Bank
1889 Earl Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505

I also was able to track down the address for donations for the 12 miners families that died. It can be found at this address.

http://www.wvcc.org/

The West Virginia Council of Churches
2207 Washington Street East
Charleston WV 25311

Checks should be made out to the Sago Mine Assistance Fund

and if using a credit card you can go here:

https://wvcc.org/index.php?content=contribute_donate

[ab8ma]

Quote[/b] (NY7Q @ Jan. 18 2006,17:42)]I AM ASSUMING HIS WIFE IS RECEIVING ALL THE MAIL OKAY AT THE PO BOX.....
Sent mine on Tuesday, January 10, and it hasn't come back yet.

[k8ts]

It would be neat to get national or worldwide attention, but the fact remains that we know what we did as a group, and should be darn proud of it.
I guess I read the exact number somewhere in this thread but missed the relationship.........13 miners.......

[NY7Q]

Does anyone have accurate info on how the GIFT(DONATIONS) AND mail is going?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Has the wife acknowledged the hams in any manner.?

[KB3MOL]

Hey, wb3djl, I came here checking for that info you said would on page 18 last night on the net well I found it :P, and also, hope he gets well and best wishes too him and his family

kb3mol

[N9JOE]

1. do the doctors have a prognoses yet?
2. what is the condition of his HAM shack? if any close by HAM could find out, maybe one of the big, or little, radio store could have a nice shack set up for him when he gets home. can you say"incentive to upgrade"?
3. common sense on checks to his house. also to miner fund.
4. tell your local news. P O the big networks.
radio safely don

[ke6oud]

Found this on Eham:

MINING DISASTER SURVIVOR RANDY MCCLOY, KC8VKZ, REPORTED IMPROVING


There's encouraging news this week on the medical condition of Randy McCloy,
KC8VKZ, the sole survivor of the January 2 Sago mining disaster in West
Virginia. Rick Robinson, W8ZT, reports he spoke with McCloy's
brother-in-law, Rick McGee January 18, and received an upbeat report on the
26-year-old miner's progress.


"He was sitting up in bed and eating ice chips," he said. "His dialysis
treatments have been reduced to every other day as his kidney function [is
returning]." Other reports say McCloy's heart and liver functions have
improved, his muscle deterioration has abated, his neurological condition is
stable and he's been breathing on his own. His doctors say McCloy exhibits
"purposeful movements" and appears to be responding to his family.


Robinson says McGee told him that McCloy's wife, Anna, expressed
appreciation from the outpouring of good wishes from the Amateur Radio
community and elsewhere.


"His family wants to thank everyone for the cards and letters that arrive
daily in the large plastic postal bins," he said. "The mail keeps his wife
occupied and gives her consolation that so many think of her and her husband
and family." Randy and Anna McCloy live in Simpson, West Virginia, and have
two young children. A Technician class licensee, McCloy is a relatively new
radio amateur, according to Robinson.


Well-wishers have been sending cards and QSLs to McCloy at PO Box 223,
Philippi, WV 26435.


The Charleston Gazette reported January 19 that McCloy was out of intensive
care and likely will be able to leave West Virginia University's Ruby
Memorial Hospital in Morgantown within a week or two for a rehabilitation
facility. His physicians say it's difficult to predict how fully McCloy will
recover over the long haul, however, because his case is unusual. McCoy was
the only miner among 13 men trapped for more than 40 hours in an Upshur
County coal mine that filled with deadly carbon monoxide following a January
2 explosion.


McCloy reportedly is eligible for immediate medical and wage-replacement
benefits as well as for workers compensation benefits based on the extent of
his injuries. In addition, a fund has been set up to accept donations for
his benefit: the Randal McCloy Jr Fund, c/o Clear Mountain Bank, 1889 Earl
Core Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505.

[m0jor]

My best wishes to him and his family our thougths and are with them sent my card

[KI4NEP]

I am so thankful this information has been posted.
this would be a great time for all fellow hams to show their support. Keep him, his family, and others in your prayers.

God bless his family

KI4NEP

Daniel Taylor

[WB3DJL]

Has anyone heard anymore about Randal's condition? It doesn't seem like the media is going to follow up on his recovery. And I know that there are a lot of people besides myself that want to know how he is doing....So if anyone does hear anything, please post it here so the rest of us will know too.
Bernie
wb3djl

[ke6oud]

Go back 4 posts & you can see what was on Eham....

[WB3DJL]

Thanks Charlie, I had seen that one,was hoping there was something more recent.
73
Bernie

[KD8BMX]

The report on the local radio station just said that Randal McCloy Jr. is in fair condition, but still unable to speak.

[WB3DJL]

Well it looks like everything has slowed to a stand still. What a great turnout of Hams supporting a fellow Ham. I hope the next news we get tells us that Randy is up and about and reading all the mail he recieved.
73 to all the Hams out there that participated in this.
wb3djl

[KD8CPP]

Well,

As I am from West Virginia this story hit home. The radio klub I am in sent a card to him with about 50 names and calls in it.

Bless him and his family

73,
KD8CPP

[WB3DJL]

This is the most recent info I have found.From Yahoo news:-----------------------------------------------------
Survivor Moved to Rehab Center By VICKI SMITH, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 16 minutes ago



MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The sole survivor of the Sago Mine disaster was transferred Thursday to a rehabilitation hospital, where his family expects him to undergo weeks, or possibly months, of therapy.



Randal McCloy Jr., 26, remained in fair condition, doctors said, no longer in a coma but still unable to speak.

"The family is very pleased with his progress. However, they are fully aware that the recovery process is still ongoing, and it will be a long process," said family spokeswoman Aly Goodwin Gregg. "We're talking about weeks and months.

"While his recovery has been tremendous to date, obviously, this is the time we move into the rehabilitation phase — where it's work," she said. McCloy's wife, Anna, "remains cautiously optimistic that he will make a recovery from this."

McCloy was part of a 13-member crew that entered International Coal Group Inc.'s Sago Mine early Jan. 2 to resume production after a holiday shutdown. An explosion tore through the mine and trapped them deep underground, where they were exposed to deadly carbon monoxide for more than 41 hours until searchers found them.

By then, all but McCloy had died. He was carried out of the mine, battered and barely breathing, on Jan. 4 and has since been treated at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown and at a hospital in Pittsburgh.

The Sago disaster and a Jan. 19 conveyor belt fire in Logan County that killed two miners led Gov. Joe Manchin to call for mine safety reforms in the state. Lawmakers approved the bill Monday, and Manchin signed the legislation on Thursday.

The law mandates that miners be provided with emergency communicators and tracking devices. Among other things, it also requires mine operators to store extra air supplies underground.

The cause of the Sago explosion remains under investigation, and McCloy's story is one that investigators are eager to hear. However, it's unclear whether he will be able to tell it.

Doctors in Morgantown have said McCloy may have suffered brain damage from the carbon monoxide poisoning, but the extent of that damage is not yet known.

McCloy's two children, 18 months and 4 years old, visit him frequently and his wife "is by his side at all times," Gregg said.

While doctors have been issuing almost daily updates on McCloy's progress, Gregg said that will now stop.

"But when there is news to share, the family will share it," she said. "They appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers."

[kb0dfj]

Good Evening!
I am writing to let Mr. Mc Cloy know that our prayers are with him. I know God can heal. My cal sign is:kb0dfj. Aloe Vera gel caps are great to help speed healing along with other herbs with no side affects. I've been in the nursing field for 20 yrs but believe in herbs more than chemicals. God Bless you and I know you will be fine once again.
Sincerely,

Sharon K. Goeglein

[n0rie]

hello ,
has enyone thought of getting him a key so he can talk to famley ,now that he's awake?

[WB3DJL]

FROM WBOY-TV—Clarksburg, WV

This is the most recent info I have found.
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The stepfather of Sago survivor Randall McCloy is speaking out. Tim Flint sat down with 12 News Friday and thanked supporters for all their prayers. Flint says McCloy continues to improve and even the little things bring a smile to his face. It's been a long month. "From the point where doctors on the first night didn't think he was gonna make it until now," says Flint. "I still think he's going to make a full recovery." "We have gotten cards as far away as New Zealand." He says Randy still wears a feeding tube, but "each day he's eating more. Starting out with pudding. He's worked his way up to some chicken nuggets. Some Taco Bell." He can't help but chuckle as he remembers better times with his stepson. "He loves to be in the woods, whether it's hunting fishing, camping." Flint says NASCAR is his favorite pastime with Randy. Despite the good memories his thoughts often wander to that night, at the Sago Baptist Church, where he heard the life-changing news. "When I heard 'Randy McCloy,' I just grabbed his mother and Anna, and just headed for the hospital." Stil, he says often thinks about the twelve other families he left behind. "All you can do is give them a hug and say your thoughts and your prayers are with them." As he goes back to work, Flint has new bounce in his step. The prayers seem to be working. "I'm just thinking about the fact that he's improving every day. That just keeps me in an upbeat mood." Flint isn't the official spokesman for the family, but he has taken on a role of keeping friends and family updated on McCloy's progress.

[KD8BMX]

An update, this was in the local news last night.

Randle is starting to speak again.

http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/wv/news12.shtml

[WB3DJL]

I guess we have done all that we can do. I want to personally thank everyone for their involvement in this. I never dreamed it would mushroom like it did. My hope now is that Randal will one day be able to see how much support he was given from his fellow hams.
73 guys
Bernie ....wb3djl

[K7RAN]

According to the major wires, the latest news (March 2, 2006) is that Randall McCloy is having conversations with family and friends, responding appropriately, and, best of all, makes jokes occasionally. His family is especially happy that his humor and personality are returning. No word on whether he can yet walk or not. His wife was quoted as saying that he has limited memory of the accident, has talked about it in a very limited way, used the word "tragic" to describe what happened, but doesn't elaborate further than that at this point. Taken all together, Randall's progress has been tremendous in a very short period of time.

[W6BZH]

Sent him a QSL along with a donation. The family graciously responded with a thank you card.

Very good and deserving people. Makes one proud to be part of such a fine group of people, Hammy though we may be

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[kd4fcc]

Hey, I've not done all I could do.... Heading to the Charlotte, NC hamfest tomorrow with my brother Rick , KR4EX. I printed up 50 flyers , going to hand them out.....thanks to Fred, Bernie and all the other hams out there who brought this to our attention , ARRL printed an article last week....

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Injured Miner Randy McCloy, KC8VKZ, Talking, Joking:


from The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 09
Website: http://www.arrl.org/ on March 3, 2006
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Injured Miner Randy McCloy, KC8VKZ, Talking, Joking:

Randy McCloy, KC8VKZ--the lone survivor of the January 2 Sago Mine disaster in Upshur County, West Virginia--is continuing to recover. Speaking on The Early Show on CBS TV March 2, McCloy's wife Anna told co-anchor Hannah Storm that her husband is talking again and even telling jokes.

"He'll listen to jokes and understand," Anna McCloy told Storm. "He'll talk to me and the kids--just regular conversation."

She also said McCloy has told her he remembers "bits and pieces" of the mining disaster that left 12 of his co-workers dead of carbon monoxide poisoning. McCloy, 26, who's been in a rehabilitation facility since January 26, also answers questions appropriately, recognizes his family and can "move quite well," Anna McCloy said. She has remained at her husband's side since his rescue.

McCloy eats with assistance and has expressed distaste for institutional cuisine, instead preferring the restaurant and fast food fare his wife supplies.

Anna McCloy says she's "not quite sure" if her husband realizes he was the only survivor of the mine mishap. "I don't question him about it. When he wants to talk about it, I listen to him, but I don't push him, and I don't question him," she said.

One of Randal McCloy's physicians, Dr Julian Bailes, told Storm that McCloy has "improved beyond our expectations" during rehabilitation. "I think we see his old personality coming back."

Well-wishers have been sending cards and QSLs to McCloy at PO Box 223, Philippi, WV 26435. A fund has been set up to accept donations for McCloy's benefit: The Randal McCloy Jr Fund, c/o Clear Mountain Bank, 1889 Earl Core Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Source:

The ARRL Letter Vol. 25, No. 09 March 3, 2006

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by AI2IA on March 3, 2006 Mail this to a friend!
Well-wishers have been sending cards and QSLs to McCloy at PO Box 223, Philippi, WV 26435. A fund has been set up to accept donations for McCloy's benefit: The Randal McCloy Jr Fund, c/o Clear Mountain Bank, 1889 Earl Core Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505.

It's so easy to send Randal a QSL card with a cheerful message! Feel good when you drop one in the mail box. This fellow ham went through one heck of an ordeal!


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thanks guys , I'm going to make it my job tomorrow to hand out 50 copies of this.. hope it helps...If not, it cost me a little time, ink and paper.....think of what he lost... he's going to have a long way to come back.

what does a card or qsl cost to send.....or a few sawbucks...

thanks for reading....

73's ...Chris

KD4FCC ( would you give up this call ?) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[wv8bu]

Hello Randell I live in Upshur county neear Sago Coal mines.My Amayeur Radio Callis Wv8bu and my Wife is N8fdw Looking forward to meeting you sometime. Visit my Web site at www.angelfire.com/wv2/wv8bu or our church site at www.waysidebaptist.com we can be found daily on Christian Amateur Radio with Wv8bu and w7mxy on paltalk instant messanger. if you need that program just go to www.paltalk.com and down load its free. Screen name is Fred_Stacy_wv

[KB8AMZ]

Quote[/b] (WB3DJL @ Feb. 18 2006,05:43)]I guess we have done all that we can do. I want to personally thank everyone for their involvement in this. I never dreamed it would mushroom like it did. My hope now is that Randal will one day be able to see how much support he was given from his fellow hams.
73 guys
Bernie ....wb3djl
At our January 2006 club meeting we passed the hat for the injured coal miner and his family. We received confirmation at our February 2006 meeting that our check was received and news that Randall was making progress with his recovery.

73's,

Secy/Treas. NEO-O ARC, N8EOO http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif