Hannah Cash (right) holds a photo of her grandfather, Michael Elswick, during Monday's wreath-laying ceremony at the state Capitol. She was joined by other family members, including her father Philip Cash and brother Justin Cash to her left. Elswick was among 29 miners who died in last week's explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County.
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Jack Dowling (right) of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team says a quick prayer with Larry Green after Monday's ceremony.
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Miner Travis Holdren fights back tears for his friends during Monday's ceremony.
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A bagpiper plays at the end of Monday's ceremony. Several wreaths were laid at the foot of the coal miner statue on the state Capitol grounds.
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Gov. Joe Manchin talks to mourners at Monday's ceremony outside the state Capitol.
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