When Cecil recounted how the boys died in their father's arms, it sent chills up my spine.

My grandfather was Jess Collins , I'm very proud to say ....they did what you had to do to feed their families. I remember as a child being told by my father " never to mention Abraham Kains name ever in this house " . My father blamed Abe Kain for the deaths of those men . We had the book written by Cassie Brown as part of our studies and never did we mention that name in front of our father .my father was a warm , kind man who was slow to anger , the day I brought that book home brought back sad , angry memories for him I'm sure .

I just finished reading Death on the Ice, the 1914 seal hunt disaster. This is the 1st KZfaq video I have watched.... there are no words for I have no way to relate. Absolutely gut wrenching.

God Bless our people I am proud to be a Newfoundlander.

My grandfather was one of those brave men.

God bless those who put out to sea! I keep you all in my prayers. I wish you calm seas and good fortune 🌹⚓

God bless the souls of these men. They died because the man they worked for had more consideration for a seal pelt than the men who worked under his supervision. His actions were criminal. They perished because of his decision to send the men back to their own ship with a storm brewing. He sent them to their deaths. God guard this great and wonderful province we call home.

Jess Collins was is my great great grandfather.

My last name is yetman. A proud Newfoundland name! My beautiful purse is seal skin. It is our heritage to eat and use seal.

The Newfoundland had the wireless taken out.

I hope the seal hunt continues and is bigger than ever

Can’t wait to get a good meal of flippers and carcass when they go kill some this spring.

Song in the background?

My. Great. Grandfather. Was On..the. ice..he. Did. Not..die..on. The..ice..he..made Home. Alive. Later My..grandfather. Total. Me..his. Father..would. not. Talk.about. it..he. Because. He.lost Alot.of..buddy's. Die.

Karma