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Story of Survival

Posted By: maytrix

Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 03:01 PM

Thought I'd share this since I know there's a number of members here that don't go on facebook. This is quite the story.. I can't even imagine.. And sadly, with all the devastation from both storms in so many areas, there's probably many similar stories.

https://www.caymancompass.com/2017/10/16/hurricane-irma-a-survivors-story/
Posted By: tradewinds

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 03:09 PM

If I remember correctly, he had just bought his house on the Friday before Irma hit.
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 06:47 PM

He has a great sense of humour and posted a funny ( belive it or not) video. Indeed he moved into his house above CGB the Friday before Irma arrive..a really good gy and I hope to see him back on the bay. I leave tonight..
Posted By: Winterstale

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 07:59 PM

Safe travels, Mal!!
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 08:02 PM

Bring lots of cash
Posted By: bvilovercgb

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 08:14 PM

So sad, yet uplifting that he sees them coming back to the islands. There have basically been no photos of Cane Garden since the early survival of the village. All the photos we see are "looking out", no photos of the devastation...the tourists will be shocked!
Posted By: HillsideView

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 09:03 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFE-EYJkLkI&t=150s


Posted By: HillsideView

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 09:04 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH2y75X1ff0
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Story of Survival - 10/17/2017 10:37 PM

I will post some tonight
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Story of Survival - 10/18/2017 02:22 AM

CGB pics

St Thomas pics

Road Town pics

Tortola pics
Posted By: LBI2SXM

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 01:04 AM

The destruction in CGB is unreal. It looks like a war zone after bombings!! The BVI was torn to shreds. Prayers to all of those that went through this monster and are starting to rebuild. God bless.
Posted By: Winterstale

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 12:05 PM

Jason - your links lead to a "page not found" Facebook page....
Posted By: aarpskier

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 12:13 PM

All links working 2017-10-19 @ 8:12 am.
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 03:33 PM

Thanks. Hopefully they are working for everyone. I made the pages public so anyone with a FB account should be able to see them. If I get time this weekend, I can add them to another photo site for those without FB if there's interest.
Posted By: LBI2SXM

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 04:11 PM

Don't have Facebook but would love to see them.
Posted By: map

Re: Story of Survival - 10/19/2017 07:42 PM

Thanks Jason. It's just so painful looking at the destruction. Remembering what was and what is.
Very sad indeed.
My heart breaks for all of those affected.

mappy
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