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what we used to call Biloxi. Words are not sufficient to describe what I used to proudly call my hometown. I am attempting to post some personal photos I have taken while inspecting the City. Having some trouble but I will try to post on my son's website and set up a q-link later today. While I haven't had any access to any news apart from local radio, some of the folks we sent the pics to have told us that the coverage from air...while horrible, doesn't tell the story these photos do.
I rode out Camille here in '69 and that has always been THE benchmark for hurricanes both locally and nationally. That has now changed. The damage here is so much much worse than in '69. One of the things that its hard to convey on national news coverage is the emotional condition of the people who have gone through this and now don't even know where to start. The toll has been taken on everyone from the elderly to the young...people without any possessions left to those whose homes have been spared (I haven't seen a SINGLE home in town that was damaged significantly), even if they might be quasi-livable. Last night I was helping with debris removal working alongside the toughest, baddest contractor on the Coast. Out of nowhere, he completely lost it...broke down sobbing like a baby. It is so incredibly tough for the people here.
Just writing this is an emotional experience, so I'm gonna cut it short an try to gather my feelings. Please know this, though. The American people, not necessarily the government, are unquestionably the greatest givers in this world. In another post, I'll tell y'all about some of the unbelievable acts of kindness I've personally exeprienced. And guys, they are coming from EVERYWHERE....Michigan, Delaware, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Colorado, NC, SC, Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Indiana....And those are just the states of origin of volunteers I've personally worked with. And let me tell you something, that kind of outpouring will reduce the hardest person to tears...and it has.
Continued prayers and support are still so badly needed and appreciated. On my next post, I wanna tell you about the government aid that is now (FINALLY) on the ground, and to tell you the best way (IMHO) to help the victims financially.
God bless America...tim
I rode out Camille here in '69 and that has always been THE benchmark for hurricanes both locally and nationally. That has now changed. The damage here is so much much worse than in '69. One of the things that its hard to convey on national news coverage is the emotional condition of the people who have gone through this and now don't even know where to start. The toll has been taken on everyone from the elderly to the young...people without any possessions left to those whose homes have been spared (I haven't seen a SINGLE home in town that was damaged significantly), even if they might be quasi-livable. Last night I was helping with debris removal working alongside the toughest, baddest contractor on the Coast. Out of nowhere, he completely lost it...broke down sobbing like a baby. It is so incredibly tough for the people here.
Just writing this is an emotional experience, so I'm gonna cut it short an try to gather my feelings. Please know this, though. The American people, not necessarily the government, are unquestionably the greatest givers in this world. In another post, I'll tell y'all about some of the unbelievable acts of kindness I've personally exeprienced. And guys, they are coming from EVERYWHERE....Michigan, Delaware, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Colorado, NC, SC, Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Indiana....And those are just the states of origin of volunteers I've personally worked with. And let me tell you something, that kind of outpouring will reduce the hardest person to tears...and it has.
Continued prayers and support are still so badly needed and appreciated. On my next post, I wanna tell you about the government aid that is now (FINALLY) on the ground, and to tell you the best way (IMHO) to help the victims financially.
God bless America...tim
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