“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.” ~ Benjamin Spock
I got a message from Pam Oldfield Meade asking for images of the West Liberty tornado destruction. She’s writing a section for an upcoming book at the University of Indiana Press on using the arts as a way for regions to bounce back from disasters. So, I went looking back through my photos and found this image. For as long as I can remember there was a small trailer park next to the Freezer Fresh. The tornado put an end to that. This was all that was left. Today, it’s an empty lot. I have no idea what plans they have for it, if any. It’s still hard to believe that no one in town died. Anytime I need reminding to count my blessings, I just remember that day.
Shirley Terry
Will never ever forget that horrible day/night, sounds and sights and the days to follow. Chiropractor and Owner of the local radio station on Glenn Avenue died some days later from results of this disaster.
I still thank you an your crew (and all others) who came to our aid.