Memories and Thoughts
"When the coal companies say it's an act of God, well, we have somebody on the Inside now!"
Larry Gibson, OVEC board member.
"I am so sorry to hear of Laura's passing. In memory of her great spirit and tenacity we will rededicate ourselves to the work at hand."
Tom FitzGerald, KFTC

Above - On the Summer Solstice 2001 Sludge Tour: Laura, Rick Eades, Maryanne Maul, Freda Williams; front, Judy Bonds, Janice Nease, outside Marfork Coal Company, after touring the massive Brushy Fork Mine coal sludge impoundment.
"May your delightful soul sit upon a tulip tree and guide us in our fight."
Dan Kash, OVEC board member


A rare moment of relaxation on a friend's porch, listening to the night sounds.


Above, Laura's car - just a few bumper stickers! ... at right, cleaning up after the summer 2001 floods in Bulghar Hollow, Raleigh Co. - a valley fill is just visible in top center of photo.
"We really HAVE to keep fighting now, she'll come back and get us if we don't."
Anonymous

In Logan County; a huge MTR mine is slated to go in above this house.
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