A few years ago my grandmother, Doris Goodwin, and other Goodwin family members were contacted by ROGER STONEBANKS about a story about Albert " GINGER " Goodwin who came from the UK. My grandmother recognized the names of family members mentioned and replied to Roger. Since then a friendship was created between the two and information was swapped which went towards a book being produced by Roger Stonebanks called "FIGHTING FOR DIGNITY" about Ginger's background, how he ended up in British Columbia, what he did, and what happened to him. If it wasn't for Roger we would not have found out what happened to Ginger and what he tried to accomplish for mine workers at that time. I have met Roger and Helen his wife several times here in the UK and in Canada. I am one of the lucky family members who have been able to visit the Miners Memorial Day events that take place and to visit Ginger's grave. I hope in the next couple of years to return to Cumberland and attend the Miners Memorial Day event and to see other people whom I have met while in Cumberland.

This is just a short story to say thank you to everyone who is involved in the Miners Memorial Day events, whether they are visitors, organizers, or people taking part in keeping Ginger's name; and that of other miners who lost their lives in the mines at that time, alive.

Although I cannot be there personally, I look forward to seeing any items from this years memorial day.

Shaun Rodgers ( Ginger's great-great nephew )