Very sad accident in Mississippi, 3 are dead

On Good Friday this accident and loss of three men who were just doing their job, hooking up sewer systems, is particularly painful and sad. Prayers for them and their families. What a very sad loss.

http://www.wdam.com/global/story.asp?s=8051069

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Coroner Butch Benedict has identified all three workers who died after a construction site collapse at the Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park.

The three men's names are: Leonardo Navarro Diaz, 30, of Sumrall; Brandon Edward Rathbone, 19, of Hattiesburg; Wayne Dale Kelly, 55, of Columbia.

All three men have worked for American Air Specialists, formerly known as Tucker Heating and Air.

The three workers were buried alive and crews attempted to excavate them by hand early around 10 a.m.

The incident took place near Kohler Engine Co. where a Sam's distribution center is under construction.

The men were completing work on a sewer line, according to Hattiesburg mayor Johnny DuPree.

Heat here sure isn't fake

Oh dear, it's summer allergy season and I'm sure sneezing. Partly because I'm no longer getting the allergy injections I received for years, back when I was getting medical care.

Running and other outdoor exercise are really out of the question anyway with the incredible heat and humidity in this part of the country. Air conditioning is not an option, it's a must! How funny to think I lived comfortably for over twenty years in my house up north without any central air!

Feeling sorry for maintenance and construction folks that have to work outside regardless. Know those dudes digging up the sewer line in front of my apartment house are really feeling the heat!