Obama and Biden:To the Families of Big Branch Mine: "Our Hearts Ache Alongside You"...Learn More:

President Obama Speaks at Upper Big Branch Service

President Barack Obama delivers the eulogy during a memorial service in Beckley, W.Va., for the 29 victims of the Upper Branch Mine explosion, April 25, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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President Obama Hugs Cory Davis at Upper Big Branch Service President Barack Obama walks with Linda Davis, the grandmother of deceased miner Cory Davis, during a memorial for the victims of the Upper Branch Mine explosion in Beckley, W.Va., April 25, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Moment of Silence at Upper Big Branch Service

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden attend the memorial service in Beckley W.Va., for the 29 victims of the Upper Branch Mine explosion, April 25, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama Offers Condolenses at Upper Big Branch Service

President Barack Obama comforts family members of the 29 victims of the Upper Branch Mine explosion during a memorial service in Beckley, W.Va., April 25, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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