Extended Family all Dead

[MelissaWV]

I see today it is finally getting some major news coverage. UN is on it.
You would think FEMA would have already had it cleaned up.

The lack of coverage is because there are few shareable images. You see the same photos and videos over and over, but I would hazard a guess that it is because many others were just too violent and shocking to report on. The MSM does not know how to report without visuals, but it can't use visuals when something is just this awful.

I actually thought there was too much media there. I can't help thinking --- and I've mentioned this with other disasters --- that the space taken up by a crew flying in to stick cameras in people's faces could have been taken up by potable water or by tarps.

As an aside, I was gladdened to see people gathering fresh rainwater in clean tarps and buckets. The new batch of rain is helpful in its own way.

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My condolences to the OP, and to several RPFers awaiting word on their friends and families.

 

[Cowlesy]

So sorry for you and your family's loss, Schifference.

 

[jene277]

How very tragic. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

 

[satchelmcqueen]

sorry to hear that. my thoughts are with you my buddy!

 

[Schifference]

Some of the bodies have not been found.

 

[Ender]

My extended family is from the Philippines and all of them are dead from the typhoon.

Sorry to hear this.

Peace and blessings to you.

 

[erowe1]

My extended family is from the Philippines and all of them are dead from the typhoon.

I'm sorry to hear this. I wish there were something encouraging I could say.

 

[AminCad]

I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[Icymudpuppy]

Note to self...

Take out life insurance policies on all my Filipino relatives.

I am a heartless SOB, who actually doesn't care about most people unless I interact with them daily, and even then, it can be questionable. That said, my wife cares, and I care about her, even when I act like I don't, so if her family were all to perish in a disaster, it would affect me indirectly.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Im so sorry.. Ill say prayers for you tonight

 

[Steely Dan]

My condolences and prayers to you and your extended family, Schifference. I can't imagine what you all must be going through right now.

I wasn't going to post here anymore but that is very tragic and I can't help but feel for you and your family. Special prayers going out for all of you.
Kinda bummed out today anyway. I was involved in a pretty bad wreck but luckily nobody got hurt.

 

[euphemia]

There are no words. My heart breaks for you. Prayers for your comfort.

 

[Schifference]

I appreciate all your heart felt concerns. I am sure that many or you know that I do not believe in god but I sincerely appreciate your condolences.

 

[GunnyFreedom]

Oh man, my strongest condolences and prayers for you and your family. This is just awful. :weep: I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and you and your family will be in my thoughts. You you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

[RJB]

I appreciate all your heart felt concerns. I am sure that many or you know that I do not believe in god but I sincerely appreciate your condolences.

I wondered if I should write that you and your family were in my prayer out of respect for your beliefs, and I decided to because that is the sincerest way to express my feelings. I'm glad you took it that way.

My brother's wife is from the Northern section of the Philippines and missed the brunt of the storm. As I said earlier, I can't truly fathom what you are going through. Peace.

 

[roho76]

I called all my Philippine friends today and sent them my condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Ender]

I appreciate all your heart felt concerns. I am sure that many or you know that I do not believe in god but I sincerely appreciate your condolences.

You don't have to believe in God- just know we are all with you.

Just heard from close family friends who have a son in the Philippines; he is safe and I am very grateful.

Peace,

Ender

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

my sympathies and condolences.

-t

 

[oyarde]

I have no words for you that would be of help . Is there anything else we can do that may help you ?

 

[osan]

My extended family is from the Philippines and all of them are dead from the typhoon.

At times like this I feel so very inadequate. You have my sympathy and empathy. I do not know what more I can offer.