Silver Valley gathers for 53rd Sunshine Mine memorial
Pastor Ed Warren delivered the opening and closing prayers at the 53rd Sunshine Mine Memorial on Friday.
JOSH McDONALD
BIG CREEK — Every year, on May 2, the Silver Valley pauses for an hour to remember the 91 men who perished in the Sunshine Mine Disaster of 1972.
The Friday morning sunlight, coupled with a light breeze, made the ceremony at the Sunshine Miners Memorial feel a little lighter, despite the somber reason for the gathering.
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