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HUNDREDS of people turned out to welcome the return of a poignant tribute to the brave miners of Auchengeich.
A new statue has been unveiled to commemorate the lives of miners who died in Scotland's worst pit disaster.
The original was shockingly stolen just months after being erected for the 50th anniversary of the Auchengeich mining tragedy in September last year.
The disaster claimed the lives of 47 men.
The theft left the community shocked and saddened.
But last week there was emotion and pride as the new statue – an exact replica of the original – was unveiled.
Special guests included Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill MP Tom Clarke, Coatbridge and Chryston MSP Elaine Smith and local school pupils.
Businessman Brian Dempsey, a strong supporter of the memorial committee, conducted the proceedings.
He said: "It's a very special day here at the 'Geich' to be welcoming home your miner."
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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