Liberty Bell

Sago Mine survivor Randal McCloy visited his home Tuesday for the first time since the Jan. 2 explosion. He was able to eat a home-cooked lunch and spend three hours with his children.

McCloy and 12 co-workers entered the Sago Mine to resume production after a holiday shutdown when an explosion trapped them. The rescue teams were not able to reach the men until over 40 hours after the disaster. By then, the others had died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

McCloy was carried out with kidney, lung, liver and heart damage on Jan. 4 and remained in a coma for weeks. Today, he is able to eat and breath by himself - walking still requires some assistance. He’s able to speak, but doctors say his ability is consistent only when the questions are simple and his attention focused. It may be three to six months before McCloy is capable of carrying on a normal conversation. McCloy still faces weeks of therapy.

Please contine to remember the McCloy family. If you believe in prayer, pray that Anna would have to strength to continue caring for the family. Pray that the doctors would know the most efficient way to treat Randal. Also pray, that when the time comes, they would have the right words to tell Randal of the fate of the other miners.

Donations may be sent to:
Randal McCloy, Jr. Fund
c/o Clear Mountain Bank
1889 Earl Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505