RandyW Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 In light of the events this evening A prayer for our many members and their families past and present should be said and I do hope tha teveryone and families are safe and sound tonite. I know there are a few in that corner of the world....and a prayer for those involoved in this tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 This is UNREAL! We have never seen anything here like it. It is really going to cause gridlock to the Minneapolis/St.Paul area for some time. It is one of our major freeways. We are as shocked here as they were in New York during 911. I know it's not the same as 911 but it sure is a shock and so devestating. This is a main artery in and out of Mpls. They just said on the news it will take at least 2 years to get this bridge up and running again. The death toll is 6 and 37 have been injured. 50 Cars are in the River. My Granddaughters God Mother is a Paramedic and she is working this tradegy and will be throughout the night she said. She told us it was very sad and people are not knowing where to begin. They are now looking into cars that are in the river and pulling people from them. Thank you Randy for posting about this. Those living in this tradegy really need all the prayers they can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I know what you mean about the shock, Connie. It is horrible. My husband came running upstairs and told me to turn on the television. I couldn't believe what I saw. I automatically ran through a list of people in my head to make sure I knew where they all were. Praying for everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 There's a lot of you in that area. Hope all will check in and let us know all is okay!!! Just terrible. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm so glad that Randy started this post. This is truly a major disaster. Please all of you who live in the area let us know that you are all alright. Praying for all of you and your loved ones as well as all of those envolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinC1973 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 We watched it all on TV all evening. It is just unbelievabe that a huge bridge like that would just fall, no earth quake, not hit by a barge, that it would just fall . Thank goodness it had some lanes closed so there were less cars on the bridge than usual. Opera had a show yesterday about heroes. Boy there were a lot of Heroes at that bridge last evening! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Such a horrific sight. Prayers to all our members and everyone affected by this horrible tragedy. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Sending prayers for all in Minnesota. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 A horrible disaster. Prayers for all involved, and the city to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Many prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 We lived in Mpls for 10 years. I know the odds are against it, but I have been trying to contact friends from the area today. My prayers are with all the families, and all of you guys affected by this. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Such a tragedy. Saying prayers for all involved. I know how hard this must be for those of you that call Minnesota home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi everyone! I too am in shock from the whole disaster. I have traveled that bridge many many times in my life, as I grew up in Mpls and it is awful seeing the main artery of our 2 major cities dumped in the Mississippi and the devastion all around. I have 2 Nephews and Niece that would have been commuting about that time but unforunately cell phone communication has not been good. I am trusting with god's will that no news is good news. My heart and prayers go out to everyone involved. It truly gives me a great feeling that despite the worlds conflicts that so many people came to help unconditionally. Hugs & Prayers to all! Rhonda PS Happy Birthday Donna!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Another Minnesotan checking in. I cannot explain the horror, thankfully my friends and family are all safe....my husband was about 10 blocks away from the bridge when it fell..... Very scary - Please continue to prayer for the families touched by this disaster. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Prayers to all!!!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Having seen so much reported on TV, this tragedy brings such sadness to everyone. Prayers to all those who have been effected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 My prayers goes out to all the families and people who were involved in that tradgedy. Now NJ is going to check their bridges. It will be majoy gridlock there, I don't know how people are going to get around this. It could have been so much worse if that school bus would have gone into the water. G-d was looking out for those children. My heartfelt prayers to our members on here for the great state of Minn. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 When I saw it on tv I thought of our friends up there. Please know the whole country is watching and praying for the families effected. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Why is it when a tragedy happens in your area or your neighborhood, it seems 1000 times worse then if it happens 1000 miles away? I know it's not, but it just seems that way. Rhonda, I sure hope your relatives are okay! My neighbor crossed that bridge ONE hour before it fell into the river. Wendy, I'm sure glad Rob is okay!! THANK GOD! This nightmare is SO SAD and SO HARD on everyone. With all the road construction going on in Minnesota before the winter months kick in, and now having one of our MAIN ARTERY'S down, it's just gridlock here. They are updating rescue situations all day on TV. Sadly enough, they aren't having good luck with the rescues. Now they are saying the bridge is making more and more noises and that will slow the rescue efferts because it may be shifting and more of the bridge could fall in the river. So it's unsafe for divers. Just so heartbreaking!! "Minnesota Nice" is really coming through. I only wish it was for something other then this tragedy or any tragedy for that matter. God bless all those wonderful people who have helped out and all those that are and will help out. My prayers to those that are still awaiting to hear of there loved ones that are still missing. And My prayers to those that are in critical condition and those that lost there lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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