Ronin
08-29-2010, 05:28 PM
Like so many in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, our friends and family stood together in the face of death, destruction and personal despair.
After our home was torn open early that morning we were immediately shown the kindness of so many from all walks of life. Our neighbors, Roberto and Luz, took us into their home...where we watched our own fall apart over several hours.
As we look back five years later, it becomes obvious that we all came together for a common cause and for the greater good.
Families shared their homes with the displaced and we all seemed to understand that getting back up was the only option.
Over the long days and nights following this catastrophic storm, many people from other states and other countries (some we knew and some we had never met) arrived with much-needed cleaning supplies, clothing, food, fuel and their hard-working hands to help us put the pieces back together again.
As a first responder when Katrina struck I was truly amazed at the diversity of those arriving. During that time I met at least one representative from each of the world’s faiths along with an equally dedicated and wonderful group of non-religious folks who were motivated by their own hearts and minds and a pragmatic sense of ethics to help others.
We were all united as one human family expressing our inherent empathy and service in time of need.
As the five-year anniversary of this devastating natural event arrives, I am still so very thankful for all of those who showed us basic human care and compassion.
John, Becky, Brandi, Frank, Diana, Michelle, Raven, Joe, Blair, Annie, Dan, Margaret, Roy, Fred, George and all of the anonymous infidels and heathens who helped...y’all are truly the best.
A Tribute
After our home was torn open early that morning we were immediately shown the kindness of so many from all walks of life. Our neighbors, Roberto and Luz, took us into their home...where we watched our own fall apart over several hours.
As we look back five years later, it becomes obvious that we all came together for a common cause and for the greater good.
Families shared their homes with the displaced and we all seemed to understand that getting back up was the only option.
Over the long days and nights following this catastrophic storm, many people from other states and other countries (some we knew and some we had never met) arrived with much-needed cleaning supplies, clothing, food, fuel and their hard-working hands to help us put the pieces back together again.
As a first responder when Katrina struck I was truly amazed at the diversity of those arriving. During that time I met at least one representative from each of the world’s faiths along with an equally dedicated and wonderful group of non-religious folks who were motivated by their own hearts and minds and a pragmatic sense of ethics to help others.
We were all united as one human family expressing our inherent empathy and service in time of need.
As the five-year anniversary of this devastating natural event arrives, I am still so very thankful for all of those who showed us basic human care and compassion.
John, Becky, Brandi, Frank, Diana, Michelle, Raven, Joe, Blair, Annie, Dan, Margaret, Roy, Fred, George and all of the anonymous infidels and heathens who helped...y’all are truly the best.
A Tribute