Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Joplin Mo. took a hard hit by a tornado. I just moved away from there last October... The Weather Channel is showing the aftermath of the hit. St. Johns Hospital received major damage. Pray for the people who have taken this horrible hit... http://www.ksdk.com/...aged-by-tornado Edited May 23, 2011 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wow, rough tornado season so far this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 The video I've added was shot at 26th and Maiden lane. The white building in the background is St. Johns hospital. The damage is enormous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sheeee why the hospital , I know what they must be feeling after what it did here in Alabama , Miss and Ga.. My heart go's out to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 They all will be in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 24 confirmed dead... I'm trying to get hold of some of my friends to see if they are okay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Isn't our friend Dwayne B from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleSpeedShop Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Isn't our friend Dwayne B from there? Last I knew Dwayne was in St. Joe. I'm not sure how far that is from Joplin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Last I knew Dwayne was in St. Joe. I'm not sure how far that is from Joplin. St. Joe is about 100 miles from Joplin, fortunately for him. Plastic butcher (Rick Bowerman) lives in Carthage, but visits Joplin quite often. I'm hoping he's okay, along with several other members of the 4 State Modelers Club which I was a member of. P.S. Harry... Take care... There's a super cell headed towards Chicago. Take cover if necessary... Edited May 23, 2011 by Custom Hearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 My mom has friends in Joplin and hasn't gotten a hold of them yet but from what it looks like they live away from were the damage was worst. I know some people that were at Lucas Oil Speedway, in Wheatland Missouri, and they said the track sustained damage and several people were sent to the hospital from there and the surrounding area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey guy's The old plasticbutcher is ok, but we do have an MIA family member who was at 15th st Wally world, I can't reach our Joplin members by phone, Marshall you will allways be a member of 4 states buddy, hope the best for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey guy's The old plasticbutcher is ok, but we do have an MIA family member who was at 15th st Wally world, I can't reach our Joplin members by phone, Marshall you will allways be a member of 4 states buddy, hope the best for you I hope you find your family in good health, and I'm glad to see you are okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Another big storm is heading towards Joplin at this moment. I pray for everyone there to be safe. The death toll is now at 89... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 My thoughts and prayers go out to all those families in this terrible time of dispair and destruction. I'm glad to know our modelling family is safe, but those who haven't spoken up yet from that area, please do soon as we are worried that you are alive and building. I so hope that the storms bypass this area and go somewhere else for a very long long time. Let God's Angels be with y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 My thoughts and prayers go out to all those families in this terrible time of dispair and destruction. I'm glad to know our modelling family is safe, but those who haven't spoken up yet from that area, please do soon as we are worried that you are alive and building. I so hope that the storms bypass this area and go somewhere else for a very long long time. Let God's Angels be with y'all. That's awesome of you to say that Jason. I'm very worried about a very good friend of mine right now. His Mom and I spoke on the phone this morning and neither one of us can contact him. He is one of the nicest people you could ever meet, and I pray to God that he is okay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've added video of the actual tornado... It's scary knowing people are dying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 it's tough to hear about people dying. it's sad to see all this happening. mother nature is the worst and most unpredictable reaper. prayers from cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Death toll now stands at 116... According to the NWS, this is the worst tornado in Missouri history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky12 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Glad your ok and my prayer goes out those down there that dont know where some of there family is . I got word through a text that all my family is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Glad your ok and my prayer goes out those down there that dont know where some of there family is . I got word through a text that all my family is ok Glad to hear that your family is okay. This is a sad day for Joplin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbutcher Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 We just got an update on our MIA family members in joplin They are all OK, thanks to all for your prayers, and most of our joplin club members have checked in and are Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 FOP Lodge in Joplin reported that by the grace of God no emergency personel were killed. As of this writing seven cops have had there homes destroyed, unknown how the fire or EMS service members are doing in that regard. They have my thoughts and prayers. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Missouri tornado has been named the worse tornado since 1950. I am bewildered by the raw power and destruction. What is even creepier is the number of deadly tornados in the US is up from previous years. Then you start thinking about all the other natural disasters… not only tornados, but massive flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires. We even had snow and ice storms that were beyond the norm. Perhaps there is no perfect solution. Perhaps “flimsy†2x4 wood constructions should give way to steel beams. Do we need to live in bunkers just to survive nature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 just read that its up to 117 which broke a record from the 50's. they say its not going to get better. there are more storms brewing and will eventually hit the eas coast. when it comes to mother nature, you can never be properly ready. she will hit you with all she has and you will never know what it is. being ready is just the first step to surviving. i think anyone living in those areas should move while they have a chance. i know it's home, but when it fights you, you know its time to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David@MinidreamsInc. Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm glad all the members of MCM that are in MO seem to be Ok ! I live in Independence which is about 189 miles from the heart of the storms this week end We only got rain ! I work for walmart in Harrisonville, Mo its a huge DC and we spent all night last night filling trucks full of food , paper goods, and soaps to ship down there to help everyone! We were told that our store was totally smashed and that we had lost 4 works with more hurt or missing ! I don't work during week so i have no clue if the number has grown yet but if your in the area and need help of any kind make your way to the wal mart unit and they will be able to help where it may be needed ! May God bless everyone of my Modeling brothers that may be in need of help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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