Letters to the Editor: Awestruck over community's ability to cope with tornado
Awestruck over community's ability to cope with tornado
As the events continue to unfold for the Gaylord community, I continue to be awe-stricken by the generosity of the fine citizens of Gaylord, and the surrounding areas.
Having been born and raised in Northern Michigan, my wife and I relocated to Ohio for work in 2017. But with many friends and family still in Gaylord, our hearts were struck with fear as the devastation from the tornado began to hit social media.
We were relieved once we heard from our family that they were safe, and doing okay. As the news continued to travel, new friends in Tiffin, Ohio, contacted us to make sure our friends and family in Gaylord were OK.
However, the true marks of the Gaylord community are starting to shine, as neighbors help neighbors, and friends come out of the destruction to help each other literally pick up the pieces. Perhaps the biggest sign of the community is just now coming out. In large cities when disasters strike, windows are boarded up, and "no looting" signs are posted.
But when disaster strikes a small Northern Michigan town, a virtual lost and found is created on social media to return valuable possessions, like pictures to their owners. The acts of kindness during a tragedy such as this are commendable, and inspiring.
Hoping for continued recovery, from afar, as the Gaylord community comes back from the twister of 2022.
Tom Marben
Tiffin, Ohio
Find some peace and joy come what may
We now have nightmares when we snooze
and shake as they tie little shoes
There’s no more time for subtle hues
Or special interests’ paid-for views
Be you “Reds” or be you “Blues”
It’s time for you to get some clues
the hell with close election news
No more children can we lose
Bells Ringing
Jim Whalen
Gaylord
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Letters to the Editor: Awestruck over community's ability to cope with tornado
