A few days ago I wrote about narrowly escaping a tornado in Coweta County Georgia. We were fortunate to come away unscathed.
Unfortunately, some communities in neighboring Spalding County did not fare so well. Reports of the damage there was not highlighted on many newscasts because the devastation in larger towns seized the headlines.
Vaughn Georgia was hit hard and fast, and now lies in ruin. The cleanup has commenced, but the destruction is so widespread and pervasive that it may be years before the area recovers.
I took some photographs because there is a story that needs to be told. But it was distressing to see so many good people hurting so much as their lives changed literally overnight.
Sadly, two lives were lost. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families.
But it could have been worse. So much worse.
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Richard: what can we say - G-d bless everyone... our hearts are aching for their losses.. Best, G
Good evening, We, as humans, often under estimate the power of nature's fury. It is a tragedy when towns, property and lives are lost in but a moment of time...
Richard,
May 15, 1968 my hometown was struck by a big tornado. It's been over forty years, only 1 person lost their life, and most things are cleaned up, we never forget.
It's painful to watch and see the devastation, but things will come to pass. You are right, there are many stories that need to be told. And let these people know that there are people who are thinking about them.
Truly a scary thing. People actually walk away "shell shocked" from stuff like this!
Hi Richard, This is hard to see and so very sad for all that have lost their homes and family. My heart goes out to each of them. Very sobering pictures for sure.
The devastation is so complete that it's really difficult to comprehend. My heart goes out to the people who have suffered these losses. I have seen 4 tornados in my life...all 4 times in the Northeast. It was very frightening. I cannot imagine what it is like to live in parts of this country where that is part of the weather expectations.
I have been just a tad to close to a tornado or two and they are scary. You're right, it could have been worse but it is terrible as it is.
Good evening Richard,
Your pictures are worth a thousand words! Such devastation! My prayers are with all these folks.
this was tough to look at richard, especially when your next blog post below it had such lovely photos...thank you for focusing on a place that didn't "make the news", but still DID thanks to you.
Hi Richard, unfortunately the smaller towns are overlooked which is not right. It's hard to see all this devastation on the news.
Richard, Every now and then we get reminded just how puny we are. When Mother Nature brings out the big guns, they'res nothing we can do to stop it. Thankful that the loss here was as limited as it was, although devastating for the involved families.
Very sad Richard. I hope those folks recover quickly and get the assistance they need to move their lives forward.
Of course, you can't help but feel guilty ... why was it them instead of us? We are reminded that bad things can happen to good people, and it's a very hard lesson.
I told someone a few days ago this" Bad week? If you were not in Alabama and the rest of the areas who got walloped by tornadoes, you did not have a bad week!"
I lived through Wilma, the hurricane that struck Palm Beach in fall 2005. We could prepare for days, put shutters on our homes get ready for it. Tournados are just the worst since they come without any warning. The pain these poor people feel must be unbearable. My heart goes out to them.
Richard, Mother Nature is certainly amazing! In such a short time the amount of devastation and lives upturned is scary!
My prayers are with everyone affected. Those are powerful and sobering pictures.
I am attempting to get the word out to as many organizations as possible. These people need HELP!
I just finally connected with one of my clients in Woodville AL. Your post and efforts to tell these stories is giving me some ideas. Imagine what could happen if every one of our AR groups adopted one of these communities to get help by getting the word out. Thank you!
Richard- it's been so terrible to see the distruction the storms brought to our great state. Fortunate to have escaped any damage here in my town but a mere ten miles from where I live they were not so lucky. I'm so thankful for our safety and continue to remember those rebuilding.
Richard ~ Kudo's to you for getting the word out in a towns time of need. Thanks for the photos.
Richard, horrible, simply horrible. I would be sitting, weeping on the side of the road to see such destruction. We are no match for mother nature. The ramifications to those who are affected is unfathomable.
The forces of nature can be tremendous. I really feel for those people. What a horrible tragedy.