Lost three friends in the tornado and a fourth missing.

Bopeye

Bopeye

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The total number of friends that I lost in the tornado is at 3 dead and 1 missing.

One couple lived down the lake from my mom and dad, found their bodies on the other side of the lake.

The other one was a gal I worked with. Eyewitnesses said she was outside and the tornado took her. They found her several hundred yards away.

The one that is missing. We don't know yet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Keep their family in your prayers.

Mom and dad's house was totalled. We just built it for them a couple years ago. We've been salvaging what we can and gonna tear her down and build another one. Guess I got another big project. Probably done hunting this winter.

Dad's been staying at his house with no electricity or heat to keep people from looting. Quite of that been going on. He's a tough ole' bird. Proud to have him for a Papa. He said the Lord brought him through that hell and he still intends to keep his home safe. He's loaded down with a kerosene heater to battle the near freezing temps in a very drafty home, a .38 pistol and his trusty double barrel 12 guage and some bottled water and Little Debbies. His strength never ceases to amaze me. God love him, but they could use your prayers as well.
 
James D. Holbrook

That's the saddest post I've ever read on this board. I'm really sorry to hear of the loss of your friends. Thank God that your parents are alright. Family is most important and sounds like you've got a strong one there. I am sure your dad is proud of you too. The prayers are under way already with more to come. Hope you never have to experience another tornado in your life or the life of anyone close to you. Hang in there pardner.
 
Oh Lord, I'm so sorry, James. I feel for you, your family, and the families of your lost loved ones.
Be comforted, even in the tiniest way, knowing that you are in our prayers.
 
Very sad situation Bopeye, but know that you, your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. God will pull you all through these tough times.
 
Sorry to hear it, James. That is devastating. My wife said it got pretty wild at the house we just bought in Oak Ridge, and that is what, 40-50 miles from the worst effects.

Were these friends and your father's house in Burrville?
 
James,
sorry to hear your loss. I cant say i know how you feel, because we all deal with this differently, but about five years ago my grandparents lost everything in a tornado that hit southern MN. I remember waking up the following morning and reading the newspaper while eating breakfast, i was planning on leaving to go help out as soon as i finished. But on the front of the state newspaper, the front cover, was a huge article and a gigantic picture of my grandpa and grandma, standing in the middle of their house, or what was left of it. The article was on their life in this small community and their losses after the tornado.
My families pain is different than your pain i am sure, because we were fortunate not to lose any friends, however my grandparents did lose friends. All i can say is that it only gets better. Time will heal your losses. I am deeply sorry for what you and your community of friends have lost.
My prayers are with you, and your family, and your fallen friends!

Sincerely,
Yuppiehunter
 
Thankyou so much for the kind words and prayers. Just knowing someone cares always helps.

I know the national news is mostly covering Morgan co., Tn. but this happened in Cumberland county. About six miles southwest of Crossville. The tornado was a strong F-3. Morgan county and Cumberland county have been named National Disaster Areas.

Morgan county is getting most of the press, because they had three more people die than cumberland. Sensational news is what they are after.

Life goes on.

My dad just walked in and read your comments and although he wouldn't say it, I believe he was moved by the compassion.

Take care ya'll. I'll probably posting very little for awhile and hunting none at all. Too much work to be done. It's my turn to go guard the house. Later and peace to all.
 
Very, very sorry to hear it Bobeye. It sounds like you folks have a mighty strong Family. I am proud of the way you and your folks (you, brother, mom, and dad {I admire dad}) are dealing with everything. Hang in there. I hope the Lord continues to bless you and your family with even more LOVE. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Dear friend, I am so sorry this happened.Things will work out for you and your's.You can believe that for certain. Don't drop everyhting though.It's going to be tough enough so take a little time for yourself now and again. Maybe not as much as you would normally but take a little so you can keep your balance when others will need it. Jimmie
 


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