For merh, and all Katrina victims: Nominate this thread

[Whoa_Nelly]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1976185

Posted on Fri, Dec. 09, 2005
Life and death of the forgotten
Winter's rain, cold are all tent dwellers can see

By RYAN LaFONTAINE
[e-mail]

HANCOCK COUNTY - For months, William Hayes and his wife have been scrounging for food and sleeping in a tent behind a storm-battered doughnut shop in Waveland.

Hayes said his wife, who was more than five months' pregnant, got sick this week when the temperature dipped into the 30s. Rain poured into their tent, it was cold, and his wife needed a doctor.

The couple was expecting a baby girl, but when Hayes got his wife to the hospital, his nightmare got even worse. The baby was dead.

"Nobody cares that we're living in this mud puddle right here," he said. "This ain't living; man, this is one hell of a mess."

(snip)

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/13365644.htm?tem...




The forgotten -
Third world conditions on our shores and soldiers dying in illegal and immoral wars.
Can this be the reality for the citizens of this country, is this the heritage of the land of liberty?
Where is the outrage, can you not see, how easily this can happen to you?
I never thought it would happen to me.
Foresaken, forgotten and dispensible - the nobel future of we, the people of the United States of America.

[Hugin]

1. Nominated.

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. Yay!

Thanks!

[merh]

13. Thank you Whoa_Nelly

and thank all who have nominated that thread.

For the sake of honesty, please note that an UPDATE has now been posted on the website for The Sun Herald.

Posted on Fri, Dec. 09, 2005
System may not be culprit in one man's homeless plight

By RYAN LaFONTAINE
[e-mail]

HANCOCK COUNTY - William Hayes has been sleeping in a tent behind a doughnut shop in Waveland for months. But, in this case, the "system" may not be to blame.

Hayes told the Sun Herald this week that he first applied for a FEMA travel trailer soon after his home along Mississippi 603 was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29.

(snip)

But Hayes' claim may not be completely accurate; a collection of some of the county's most prominent names has been caring for people in similar straits for months.

Rory McDowell, a 55-year-old corporate executive from Pittsburgh, Pa., who leads Hancock County Citizens in Action, said that his group has worked with Hayes for several weeks, and even got him a FEMA trailer.

(snip)

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/13370231.htm

I don't know what this means, I will try to keep the information current. The article ends with this statement "Read more about this story in Saturday's editions of the Sun Herald."

I will post all I can find out about this.

The truth is, there are thousands living in tents. I am not sure what is meant when the man says he found the Hayes a FEMA trailer. In my case, when I applied for a trailer, FEMA offered me the chance to live in a FEMA trailer park - away from what I had left, away from my "home" and packed on a lot crowded with other survivors. I chose to wait until a FEMA trailer could be delivered to my lot.

Again, I will post more when I learn more.

Thousands are still living in tents on the Gulf Coast.

Tents available

Harrison County officials announced Thursday that heated, family-sized private tents are available for Hurricane Katrina victims still in need of temporary shelter. These tents are large enough for an entire family to live together indoors, sheltered from the cold weather. Food is available on-site, as well as a laundry facility and security.

The tents are located at 4480 Espy Avenue and will be available until the end of January. If interested, call [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please leave a message if there is no answer, and someone will call back.

In Hancock County, officials said anyone in need of tents should call Cardia Williams at 466-821, the EOC Volunteers

[Whoa_Nelly]

14. Just wrote Anderson Cooper

My email:

I gained much respect for Anderson, and gave much attention to his reporting during Katrina and its aftermath. While the stories about the Southwest jet is newsworthy, where have all the news stories and updates gone regarding those Katrina victims still in dire need in our gulf states? Anderson captured the nation with his sincerity and heartfelt emotions during his time in NOLA. CNN's coverage during the aftermath of Katrina was phenomenal and heart wrenching.

Why is it greater news to discuss the political correctness and debate of Merry Christmas v. Happy Holidays when those who have less than nothing in our nation are still at the mercy of our governmental bureaucracy?

Anderson! Where are you in keeping a fire lit under the media that could help many lives to be warmed during the cold winter months ahead?

[merh]

16. thank you

:hug: Thank you so very much.

[southlandshari]

2. Nomination #2 right here!

:hug: to all my Gulf Coast friends!

[Whoa_Nelly]

4. Awesome!

Once again, the Lovin' Lounge comes through!
:loveya:

[Shell Beau]

5. And #3 here!

[Whoa_Nelly]

7. Thank you!

This should be above the fold on every newspaper in the nation.

[Shell Beau]

9. I live in Mississippi and I haven't even heard it!!

x(

[Whoa_Nelly]

10. If you can, contact your local media

and be adamant about keeping this tragedy, and all the other tragedies in the wake of Katrina, alive in the news :hi:

[Shell Beau]

11. I know the manager of the local news station here in Jackson.

And I will see him tomorrow! I will most definitely bring this up! :hi:

[merh]

18. Thanks Shell

Please check out the update I posted at post #13.

:hug: :loveya:

[merh]

17. love you more

:loveya:

thanks my friend :hug:

[southlandshari]

19. no you don't

there is no MORE than how much I :loveya: you!!

:hug:

[merh]

20. aw

:blush:

[lizziegrace]

6. #5 here - And we call ourselves the greatest nation? n/t

[Whoa_Nelly]

8. Am ashamed of our country

And especially ashamed of our representatives who continue to ignore the horror of life for Katrina victims, and allow themselves to be bought and sold in just following the flow and dictates of the evil people at the helm of our nation.

Thanks for helping in nominating merh's thread :hi:

[GreenPartyVoter]

12. I still can't believe it's my country in this state

[Crazy Guggenheim]

15. K & R.

[merh]

21. Whoa_Nelly

This thread may interest you.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5558511

thanks again :hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

24. Why I oughta....#%@*$!

And am going to...write a rant to some reporters.

Thanks for the heads up, merh! :pals:

[merh]

25. again, thank you

:thumbsup: :yourock:

[KitchenWitch]

22. K&R!

Thanks Whoa Nelly - I love how bighearted most of us in the lounge are!

[In_The_Wind]

23. For all the Americans who need help recovering from Katrina.

:kick: & Nominated!