Tornado in Goderich
Posted by Joan Jackaman on Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Dear SOS membership;
As most of you will know by now, our beloved
community of Goderich has been devastated by a tornado. While mine and
Wayne's home is 10 minutes from town Goderich is our primary centre
for all business and I have always considered it "my town". Many of you
will have seen some of the photos which show the destruction but do little to
convey the sense of urgency and appeal. I send you all this note to let you know
my family (children, sisters, nieces, nephews) - most of whom live within
Goderich - are fine. Of course seeing the aftermath the reality is that had this
hit on Monday, myself along with many others I'm sure, would not have been
so truly blessed to have all family safe despite the damage to homes and cars
and businesses.
We have two members who lives within Goderich
and as yet have not spoken with Phyllis, the other being my daughter, and she is
fine. These are early days yet and so many of or communications are
down. Other members, like myself, live close by and Goderich is their
town too. This is to be a difficult time for everyone.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the
mine employee who lost his life in the tornado and to all those who have
suffered injury and loss during this time. It will be a very long road to
recovery and it is unlikely our town will ever again be, " the prettiest
town in Canada" as it had been justly labelled for many many
years.
Debbie Bauer