Cynthia Mahner throws carnations into the Gulf of Mexico from the beach in Waveland on a stormy Saturday.
She was the lone attendee of a memorial intended to give thanks for what remains and commemorate what was lost.
Though the intermittent heavy rain throughout the day kept everyone else away, Mahner said, "maybe it was more for me than anybody else."
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My seven year old grandaughter lives in Morgan City and felt so bad for the children in New Orleans that she drew pictures to sell so she could donate the money. She sent me 13 pictures that she drew herself and I had an art sale at work here in California. Because of the kind people I work with, I was able to send her $150.00. If this little 7 year old girl can be so caring and resourseful when she too was affected by Katrina, then we should all be as caring. She has truly been an inspiration.
Nancy Reynoso, Los Angeles, Ca (Sent Nov 30, 2005 4:14:27 PM)
hi there
every day i have been reading about the storys of all the people in the surival of the storm i just want to say that you guys are all in our prayers and hope that the wonderfull cities will be restored
sarah newfoundland canada (Sent Nov 30, 2005 4:47:25 PM)
We used to live in NEW ORLEANS,LA. I know what happened,little people try to tell the politians about the leeves over 28 yrs ago,I know I was one of them.So GOD BLESS ALLTHE PEOPLE FROM THE HURRICANES.
Hope & PRAY they all fine homes to get there lives back on tracked.Keep the faith.
Mary&DaleBurgdorf(Superior,WI.) (Sent Nov 30, 2005 5:04:01 PM)
The Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Gallery was formed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to bring relief and hope to the residents of the Gulf States.
Exercise "The Power of One". One person partakes of the experience with the contributing photographers
of the Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Gallery and shares the experience with another. Together, we form a chain of humanity to serve those in need and illuminate the darkness of any storm to come.
Peter Cohen (Sent Nov 30, 2005 7:39:34 PM)
While my home is in Arkansas, I have, for a few years now, lived for that one week in summer that my family and I have gotten to come spend on the gulf coast, so I feel as though my second home is lost. But I know that it's not forever because I have learned that you people that live on the gulf year round are the stongest people in this nation. You guys know how to survive and recover. I admire the courage and determination that you have shown, giving me yet another reason to be proud to be from the South. Many of us in Arkansas have been doing all that we know how to help you and we will continue as long as you need us to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanya, Vilonia, Arkansas (Sent Dec 1, 2005 2:37:33 PM)
Thank you Cynthia,my friend,for you remebering.I spent many happy days in Waveland before Katrina.I still intend to settle there once it's rebuilt.The outpouring of humanity after the storm has been overwhelming.I'd very much like to thank all the individuals and groups for their generosity.
Gary Bratton.Gulfport,MS. (Sent Feb 4, 2006 10:05:25 PM)
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