Comments on: ‘Fighting For Papa Bear’: Deepwater Horizon Tragedy Through The Eyes Of One Victim’s Family

By: Big Al

Big Al — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:15:43 +0000

This is a touching story. I too have worked for the Oil Companies for over 30 years. The pay is good, far better than you can make locally, but the risks are always there. I truly feel for this man and the other 10 people who lost their lives in this disaster. I hate that the beaches may be damaged and that the people who make their livings from the waters and the beaches face uncertain futures. This is truly a situation where no one wins, but the families of the poor souls who lost their lives are the ones we should remember in our prayers.

By: Me!

Me! — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:49:35 +0000

Oily birds don’t compare to this story!!! O.K. I’m sorry to all of the bird lovers, but humans trump birds in my book. .

By: Robert hudson

Robert hudson — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:41:10 +0000

Thank you ,Rick. I use to work the rigs, and it is one of the most dangerous jobs you can have. Your article is truely based on how life out there is. God bless the families of those who have suffered the loss. I have friends of mine who still work out there, and I started calling them as soon as I heard what had happened. Thanks for the insight,they will not be forgotten.

By: wendy roney

wendy roney — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:44:08 +0000

I am so glad that I read this story. I was beginning to think that people were only worried about the oil on the beaches and not the people that died.

By: JUDY MASEK

JUDY MASEK — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:56:41 +0000

I agree..it was a very moving story….im glad that i read it.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:07:04 +0000

Thanks Rick, this was a very moving article. I guess we all have gotten so tied up worrying about the oil spill and the potential damage that we have put those who lost their lives (and their families) on the back burners of our minds. Thank you for reminding us of the human side of this tragedy.