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Heart wrenching news
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:13 am
by azsnowman
Sorry......I don't want to spam the board over the Kinishba Fire but here's a story that's really heart wrenching:
http://wwww.azcentral.com/news/articles ... che15.html
The economic impact of last years Rodeo Fire is still being felt and now this..........
Dennis
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:30 am
by Lindaloo
Yes indeed Dennis. Another blow that was not needed. Alot of them have not recovered from the last fire which the first anniversary was not too long ago. If there is anything I can do to help Dennis, please let me know.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:56 am
by GulfBreezer
Dennis, I am here for you and Michelle if you guys need ANYTHING!! My thoughts and prayers are there with all concerned!!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:00 am
by Stephanie
To be quite honest Dennis, when I first saw the Topic's title and you as the author, I thought you were going to be saying something about your homestead!
That is a very sad story indeed - not one but two blows!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:04 am
by GulfBreezer
You know the sad thing is that htey feel like they are being punished! God just wouldn't do that! I pray they find relief soon! A miracle right now would be nice for them!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:05 am
by Stephanie
GulfBreezer wrote:You know the sad thing is that htey feel like they are being punished! God just wouldn't do that! I pray they find relief soon! A miracle right now would be nice for them!
Hopefully her name is Claudette!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:07 am
by azskyman
His ways are mysterious indeed. Somewhere out of the pain and disappointment and sacrifice that is being made by those fighting and affected by this new fire, there is seed being sown for those who live here.
In 1967, I watched 24 people die in a tornado...mostly under the age of 18, and 450 were brutally injured by flying debris and glass. Permanent mental and physical scars remain.
But out of this death and destruction grew a wonderful community spirit, many lifelong friendships, and memories that have helped us appreciate each and every day since.
The human spirit is remarkably resilient, and it will rise again for those affected by the Kinishba fire.
Even as I write, I am sure that new human bonds are being molded that would not otherwise have taken place.
Mysterious, often painful, ways. But always with new seed sown.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:07 am
by azskyman
His ways are mysterious indeed. Somewhere out of the pain and disappointment and sacrifice that is being made by those fighting and affected by this new fire, there is seed being sown for those who live here.
In 1967, I watched 24 people die in a tornado...mostly under the age of 18, and 450 were brutally injured by flying debris and glass. Permanent mental and physical scars remain.
But out of this death and destruction grew a wonderful community spirit, many lifelong friendships, and memories that have helped us appreciate each and every day since.
The human spirit is remarkably resilient, and it will rise again for those affected by the Kinishba fire.
Even as I write, I am sure that new human bonds are being molded that would not otherwise have taken place.
Mysterious, often painful, ways. But always with new seed sown.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:08 am
by wx247
The article was indeed heartwrenching. I had no idea the full impact of last year's fire and how this fire only exasperates things. I hope and pray that everything turns out the best it can.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:21 am
by Amanzi
A very sad situation indeed. Having one severe economic downturn, and in such a short period of time a repeat performance, truly is shattering to those poor people.
I pray for rain for your area Dennis.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:04 pm
by therock1811
A sad situation indeed.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:25 pm
by JetMaxx
Dennis I'm so very sorry....and wish everyone there the best
btw - Steve...was that the Oak Lawn - Belvidere tornado outbreak? My uncle Gene lived in Dekalb, Illinois at that time...and his description of the Belvidere tornado was beyond belief....he's 82 and says to this day that was the most frightening afternoon of his life.
Perry
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:19 pm
by ColdFront77
One of my cousins (through marriage) and neighbor's across the street lived in Oak Lawn, Illinois... if this indeed is the tornado that occurred in 1967 at that location, they may very well have experienced the severe weather that afternoon.
Sorry for going off topic, was commenting to something mentioned in the thread. I believe going a bit off topic in a thread makes this have a good quality... there would be any reason to create a new thread on an issue brought up here.
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 8:10 am
by JCT777
This is definitely a very bad situation. I hope that at least SOME moisture from Claudette can make its way to AZ and help ease the fire situation.
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:16 am
by therock1811
Yeah... God knows they need rain, not drought!!!!