Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 THE WORST SCENE I'VE EVER WITNESSED http://worldvisionportal.org/wvpforum/viewtopic.php?p=467 Sunday, 15 August 2004, 10:06 a.m. There used to be a big Encore mobile home park for retired people in Punta Gorda, and another large mobile home park on the other side of the street. Now, all you can see is a large garbage heap on both sides of the street. I was there Friday night trying to get to a relative's house a mile down Burnt Store Road, but the road was blocked by fallen trees and power poles that snapped in half. As I turned the Jeep around, my headlights lit up the most devastating site I have ever seen... hundreds of mobile homes reduced to small pieces of trash. There were no emergency vehicles there yet and perhaps we were the first to stumble on this site hours after the eye of Charley had passed over that location. My friend and I commented to each other how everyone must have gotten out since there was no sign of life anywhere. As we walked down the main entrance driveway, we realized how wrong we were. There were bodies under all that rubble and bodies in crushed cars. The silence was broken when we heard a faint voice off in the distance calling for help, but there was nothing we could do as there was no way to get through the rubble. It doesn't matter what FEMA or the media may report about the two mobile home parks that were completely destroyed on that road. The truth is, there are hundreds of dead there and it will be weeks before they will be able to recover all the bodies. We talked to an elderly survivor that night who was walking around the street in a daze looking for her cat. I couldn't help but think how she was somebody's mother She refused to let us help her or take her to a shelter. She told us that most of the year-round residents never left because they felt there was no danger. Many of them went to the clubhouse to ride out the storm. She said the clubhouse was the first to go as it collapsed on all the people inside. We walked up the road towards an approaching car to let them know the road was blocked, but when we returned to the Jeep, she was nowhere to be seen. I can't find the words right now to describe what I saw Friday night. My own neighborhood on the Peace River is also demolished and I am one of only 3 who still has a home. As soon as we can finish getting all the LP gas tanks and lines shut off today, I'll rest much easier as we already had one explosion. So, to all RMN readers, keep your prayers headed toward all those less fortunate than I. Please send your love and compassion to the survivors. There is no electric, water, or phone service... and there won't be in our rural area for many days or weeks. Most have no place to live and are sleeping in cars. Even though my roof leaks, it's a welcome place for my neighbors each night. I had 100 gallons of water stored up and 120 gallons of diesel to run my generator. It's the first time I ever though of my place as a sanctuary, but that's the name my neighbors have given it now. It's amazing how life can change in the blink of an eye... even the eye of a hurricane. Last edited by Gnosty on Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:58 pm; edited 1 time in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 To all of you who have lost homes and/or loved ones in the hurricanes, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion ---- 09/13/04 06:51:49 ; Paranormal THEY ARE NOT TELLING US THE TRUTH! BODY PARTS ALL OVER! THE WORST SCENE I'VE EVER WITNESSED http://worldvisionportal.org/wvpforum/viewtopic.php?p=467 Sunday, 15 August 2004, 10:06 a.m. There used to be a big Encore mobile home park for retired people in Punta Gorda, and another large mobile home park on the other side of the street. Now, all you can see is a large garbage heap on both sides of the street. I was there Friday night trying to get to a relative's house a mile down Burnt Store Road, but the road was blocked by fallen trees and power poles that snapped in half. As I turned the Jeep around, my headlights lit up the most devastating site I have ever seen... hundreds of mobile homes reduced to small pieces of trash. There were no emergency vehicles there yet and perhaps we were the first to stumble on this site hours after the eye of Charley had passed over that location. My friend and I commented to each other how everyone must have gotten out since there was no sign of life anywhere. As we walked down the main entrance driveway, we realized how wrong we were. There were bodies under all that rubble and bodies in crushed cars. The silence was broken when we heard a faint voice off in the distance calling for help, but there was nothing we could do as there was no way to get through the rubble. It doesn't matter what FEMA or the media may report about the two mobile home parks that were completely destroyed on that road. The truth is, there are hundreds of dead there and it will be weeks before they will be able to recover all the bodies. We talked to an elderly survivor that night who was walking around the street in a daze looking for her cat. I couldn't help but think how she was somebody's mother She refused to let us help her or take her to a shelter. She told us that most of the year-round residents never left because they felt there was no danger. Many of them went to the clubhouse to ride out the storm. She said the clubhouse was the first to go as it collapsed on all the people inside. We walked up the road towards an approaching car to let them know the road was blocked, but when we returned to the Jeep, she was nowhere to be seen. I can't find the words right now to describe what I saw Friday night. My own neighborhood on the Peace River is also demolished and I am one of only 3 who still has a home. As soon as we can finish getting all the LP gas tanks and lines shut off today, I'll rest much easier as we already had one explosion. So, to all RMN readers, keep your prayers headed toward all those less fortunate than I. Please send your love and compassion to the survivors. There is no electric, water, or phone service... and there won't be in our rural area for many days or weeks. Most have no place to live and are sleeping in cars. Even though my roof leaks, it's a welcome place for my neighbors each night. I had 100 gallons of water stored up and 120 gallons of diesel to run my generator. It's the first time I ever though of my place as a sanctuary, but that's the name my neighbors have given it now. It's amazing how life can change in the blink of an eye... even the eye of a hurricane. Last edited by Gnosty on Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:58 pm; edited 1 time in total «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§ - PULSE ON WORLD HEALTH CONSPIRACIES! §Subscribe:......... - To :.... - Any information here in is for educational purpose only, it may be news related, purely speculation or someone's opinion. Always consult with a qualified health practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses.**COPYRIGHT NOTICE**In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107,any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml __ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click HereBuy Quality Inkjet Cartridges & Refill Kits for your Printer at MyInks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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