Just a big thank you to those who helped in the disaster

yea .. you guys are cool... and all you did will come back to you many times worth it

Thank you to all the folks who have made, and are making, their way to the gulf coast. Your efforts are vastly appreciated. Others shall join you as the clean up continues. Thank you to those individuals as well.

To those who aren't able to travel to the area but are able to offer financial support, I thank you too.

We will somehow get through these horrid first days. It's the next six months that scare me. Thanks to all who will be part of the long term effort to recover from this tragic event.

Yep, this is important to remember, too. Good stuff IS happening, and gratitude to those who are making it happen.

Wow! I expected more responses than this.

There are doctors, nurses, coast guard, police and countless of other people (including citizens) that have been there from the beginning doing everything in their physical power to help as many people as possible and my hat goes off tho them.

God bless them.

Great idea, Montana.

~ Bette Midler


It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way,
you always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name -- for so long,
a beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Chorus
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and ev'rything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it,
I would be nothing with out you.

Chorus
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and ev'rything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly away,
you let me fly so high.
Oh, fly, fly,
so high against the sky, so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you,
the wind beneath my wings.

Big hugs to all who are risking everything without benefit of recognition.

That was beautiful, Letty :-D

Cheers for the Mayor of Houston.

He's commandeered three Convention Centers and advised them to cancel their bookings because their rooms are needed for disaster relief.

He's urging private citizens to put people up in their spare bedrooms and consider offering their garages to homeless families.

I approve.

Ditto Houston - got the ball rolling

I'd also like to thank the reporters who kept us informed on everything that was happening, the men and women who were out in boats 24/7 rescuing people from the water/roofs/trees, the people who are now opening their doors to complete strangers, giving them shelter, food and comfort.
The medical staffs who worked around the clock to try and save lives under such extreme conditions, the coast guard for being right there after the storm to help rescue people from their roof tops, The police for doing everything they could to keep peace under impossible conditions, the fire departments and so many more.

Oh, and of course I need to thank the mayor of New Orleans for telling Bush and his staff to get their asses in gear, etc....

Hooray for the Mayor of Houston!!! Best news I've heard all day!

And Hooray for Gen. Blum of the National Guard, too.

These guys acted like heroes today. And it was a sight for sore eyes. <cheering!>