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Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Tragedies in the News

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

It's sad.

And yesterday, 11 students were attacked and injured on the Ohio State Campus.

It's a crazy world we live in. cry

FNW · Guru

It was a very sad day yesterday. A scary day.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I'm happy that none of the victims were killed. I'm po'd at O 's handling of it and the liberal pols calling it gun violence.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

And Israel is on fire as well. A bunch of arsonists went around the country starting fires everywhere.

Ohfour · Hooker

I am heartbroken about Gatlinburg. I spent many summers there growing up. My family hasn't been evacuated, YET. If this continues, they will lose everything. They all literally live on the same road.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I can't find it in the news from my phone. O4 I pray for your family.

Ohfour · Hooker

www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/tema-parts-of-gatlinburg-destroyed-hundreds-of-structures-gone

TEMA: Parts Of Gatlinburg ‘Destroyed,' Hundreds Of Structures Affected

Thank you IKWTDS. This is devastating...

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
It's sad.
And yesterday, 11 students were attacked and injured on the Ohio State Campus.
It's a crazy world we live in.

Yes. But, happily, they have all survived and a quick thinking police officer was nearby and able to take down the attacker quickly.

Now, if the liberal knee-jerks would stop trying to use every tragedy to further their gun control agenda, that would be nice. The only gun in this situation was the one used by the police officer to take down the attacker.

Ohfour · Hooker

Picture from my cousins house just minutes ago...

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

That is awful for Gatlinburg. I can't believe how quickly it is spreading. Over 100 homes lost so far, and two elementary schools completely burned to the ground.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Was this arson?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

There is nothing in the news to say it is. Up until today, we hadn't had rain in almost 2 months.

Ohfour · Hooker

Lawyerlady wrote:
There is nothing in the news to say it is. Up until today, we hadn't had rain in almost 2 months.

Yeah...I think it's wildfires. Lightning...

Domestic Engineer · Guru

It was awful last night watching the news. We had high winds. It was blowing fire balls all around Gatlinburg.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Colorado is on fire right now too. I havent been watching it but it is happening.

Lindley · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I'm happy that none of the victims were killed. I'm po'd at O 's handling of it and the liberal pols calling it gun violence.

he used a knife.

FNW · Guru

And his car. First he drove into a crowd and mowed down several people with it.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I'm happy that none of the victims were killed. I'm po'd at O 's handling of it and the liberal pols calling it gun violence.
he used a knife.

I know and Cain came out yesterday blaming guns because the perp was shot and killed.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Just saw this on facebook

John Gray- Journalist & Writer
Lost in all the chaos at Ohio State University today was something that most people probably missed. About an hour into it, when everyone was "sheltering in place" all over campus, CNN took a phone call from a young woman who was locked inside a classroom right near where the suspect was hurting people. She said she was a graduate student and she and many others were huddled together scared and not sure what was happening outside. Then she said something made me tear up.
She said casually to the TV anchor over the phone, "But we happened to have a few 'military guys' in my class and the minute we got the text message alert of an 'active shooter on campus' they moved the rest of us away from the door and then all of them stood guard right by the door." She said they were standing there as she spoke making certain if a shooter or someone with a knife or whatever calamity tried to come through that door, they would be the first thing he'd see and they'd stop it and protect the other students or die trying.
These guys weren't armed, I'm guessing they weren't in uniform, they were just students who happened to have military training. Those "military guys" instantly put themselves on the clock and assumed the position to protect those unarmed, vulnerable students.
I thought that was impressive. I thought that was brave. I thought that was oh so very American.
I also thought you'd want to know.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Oh my goodness - that just about made me cry. God bless those soldiers who protect others even when they aren't required.

FNW · Guru

Unsung heroes, for sure.

Riding · Guru

I agree they do what they do for our country and us, not for attention or celebrity.

I do not like it when the very people who are willing to give their lives for us and our country are abused and ridiculed. They are willing to die to give the freedoms to those who disrespect them and our country. This is so wrong and must be changed.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Ohfour wrote:
I am heartbroken about Gatlinburg. I spent many summers there growing up. My family hasn't been evacuated, YET. If this continues, they will lose everything. They all literally live on the same road.

My great uncle and Aunt lost there vacation house.

That's all we know for sure.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

The last victim of the bus crash is being laid to rest today.

She was 7, I believe.

FNW · Guru

So sad.

Tinydancer · Guru

So much sad news lately. Maybe we need to post some feel good stories to counter-balance all that grief.

Ohfour · Hooker

Probably the most popular lodging in Gatlinburg. I'm having to hold back sobs...

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Noooooo! 😢

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I have stayed there. My friends have a timeshare there.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Is that Westgate?

I'm curious about the historic places.

I got old family home steady in those back woods.

No one can get in to them.

Lindley · Guru

Oh no! I'm so sorry for those who are affected by the fire. I Pray that there will be rain soon.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I heard earlier today an interview with a guy who left for work, a bit later his wife called to tell him she was worried, that the fires were getting close, she was home with their two young children. This was just before evacuations started. He hasn't heard from her since and was thinking they evacuated perhaps and can't get in touch with him. tonight 3 people were found dead. I am fearful it is this woman and kids.

FNW · Guru

OMG, IKWTDS. Let's hope it's not...but sad at any case whoever the deceased might be....

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
OMG, IKWTDS. Let's hope it's not...but sad at any case whoever the deceased might be....

It is sad in any case. I guess because I heard the father's voice, it just makes it more personal.

I hear clothing is needed. DD is cleaning out her closet plus I've done some more purging as well. I would love to donate them to this town but It may be too chaotic right now to send them.

Divine Geek · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
FNW wrote:
OMG, IKWTDS. Let's hope it's not...but sad at any case whoever the deceased might be....
It is sad in any case. I guess because I heard the father's voice, it just makes it more personal.

I hear clothing is needed. DD is cleaning out her closet plus I've done some more purging as well. I would love to donate them to this town but It may be too chaotic right now to send them.

A tip when you donate clothes in these situations: wash, fold and sort the clothes. Get bags or boxes and put all the shirts in one, pants in one, etc.

a coworker took a bunch of clothing to West Virginia after the floods. The volunteers at first told her they weren't taking clothes then (this was very soon after the water receeded) because they didn't have the time or manpower to sort it all - they were focusing on water, food and cleaning supplies. Coworker already had everything folded and sorted in separate laundry baskets. The workers then gladly put them out for people to get.

Ohfour · Hooker

Send them to me if you want. We have several trucks going there in the next couple of weeks. I will make sure they get to a valid Charity.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
Send them to me if you want. We have several trucks going there in the next couple of weeks. I will make sure they get to a valid Charity.

Will do that! Thanks so much!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Gosh this is all so horrible. And thanks for the tip DG

Domestic Engineer · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I heard earlier today an interview with a guy who left for work, a bit later his wife called to tell him she was worried, that the fires were getting close, she was home with their two young children. This was just before evacuations started. He hasn't heard from her since and was thinking they evacuated perhaps and can't get in touch with him. tonight 3 people were found dead. I am fearful it is this woman and kids.

Supposedly, the three found dead were not together.

WYSIWYG · Guru

My prayers for your family Ohfour, and anyone else that's there or has family that is. The lack of rain this year is unbelievable. The Smokey Mountains are nothing but a great big tinderbox at this point.

I hope and pray that the area gets some much needed rain, a lot of it, and soon.

Divine Geek · Guru

I have a friend that recently relocated to that area. I talked to him last night and he's fine. The fire has not reached him, yet.

FNW · Guru

This puts my little problems into perspective. I appreciate this reminder.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I am stunned. Two juveniles were arrested for setting the fires.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I am stunned. Two juveniles were arrested for setting the fires.

I heard that on the news. So sad. So many lives lost, families destroyed, and businesses burned to the ground. For what? So senseless and now they have destroyed their own lives as well, plus their families.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I am stunned. Two juveniles were arrested for setting the fires.
I heard that on the news. So sad. So many lives lost, families destroyed, and businesses burned to the ground. For what? So senseless and now they have destroyed their own lives as well, plus their families.

I just read an article about that.

How awful.

I don't know how anyone could live with causing so much harm and death.

More prayers for the folks who lost loved ones and homes. cry

Prayers for the families of the kids who got arrested.

They must be, beyond mortified.

I can't even imagine... cry

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
I am stunned. Two juveniles were arrested for setting the fires.
I heard that on the news. So sad. So many lives lost, families destroyed, and businesses burned to the ground. For what? So senseless and now they have destroyed their own lives as well, plus their families.
I just read an article about that.
How awful.
I don't know how anyone could live with causing so much harm and death.
More prayers for the folks who lost loved ones and homes.
Prayers for the families of the kids who got arrested.
They must be, beyond mortified.
I can't even imagine...

I agree with everything you said and want to highlight that I feel for their families as well.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

How young are they?

I hope they are tried as adults if they are 16.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
How young are they?

I hope they are tried as adults if they are 16.

I believe 17.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Wow - there is a lot going on down south! I am so sorry to hear about the bus and fire deaths and loss.