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| A CRY FOR HELP! |
| OLIVE HILL'S GREAT LOSS the river devides ohio & ky but not the people |
While we were all in our nice dry homes and beds earlier this month at about 3:30 in the morning, the people of Olive Hill were hit by a flash flood
that left everyone homeless, without food, water, clothing and everything they had was lost. The flood raised to about seven feet and damaged a lot
of business, homes and property. When talking to a couple of the business owners they told our Commander, John Foster, that they had no flood
insurance and unless they get some help, they would not be able to reopen. As our Commander walked a few of the streets taking pictures and
talking to a few of the flood victims, they said they didn't know what they were going to do. They said when the flood first hit they were being put
up in motels, schools and other places. Now that the flood has gone down they have to find other places to stay like their friends, family and where
ever they can find a place to lay their heads. Some people were going through the dump looking for things they might be able to clean up or fix that
they could use.
Dave Messer, a Marine veteran and member of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, came in the office on Wednesday morning and told the
Commander that he watched the news and seen where Olive Hill had a flood and was having a terrible time. Needless to say, V.H.V.O. rented about
a 28 foot box truck, loaded it with clothing, toys, snacks, water, cereal, handicap equipment and other items we felt they might need and headed to
Olive Hill. We were greeted with open arms by some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. As the supplies were being unloaded they seen
the wheelchairs we brought and they said good, there was a lady in here yesterday needing one.
We wish we could have been their earlier so we could meet all the other wonderful groups and organizations giving a helping hand and been able to
help in some way. Our hearts are heavy for the people, not only in Olive Hill but all flood victims over the last few weeks. What we seen in Olive
Hill should bring us all closer together and make us want to do more to help our neighbors when something like this happens. We are thankful that
no one was killed or died in the flood.
that left everyone homeless, without food, water, clothing and everything they had was lost. The flood raised to about seven feet and damaged a lot
of business, homes and property. When talking to a couple of the business owners they told our Commander, John Foster, that they had no flood
insurance and unless they get some help, they would not be able to reopen. As our Commander walked a few of the streets taking pictures and
talking to a few of the flood victims, they said they didn't know what they were going to do. They said when the flood first hit they were being put
up in motels, schools and other places. Now that the flood has gone down they have to find other places to stay like their friends, family and where
ever they can find a place to lay their heads. Some people were going through the dump looking for things they might be able to clean up or fix that
they could use.
Dave Messer, a Marine veteran and member of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, came in the office on Wednesday morning and told the
Commander that he watched the news and seen where Olive Hill had a flood and was having a terrible time. Needless to say, V.H.V.O. rented about
a 28 foot box truck, loaded it with clothing, toys, snacks, water, cereal, handicap equipment and other items we felt they might need and headed to
Olive Hill. We were greeted with open arms by some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. As the supplies were being unloaded they seen
the wheelchairs we brought and they said good, there was a lady in here yesterday needing one.
We wish we could have been their earlier so we could meet all the other wonderful groups and organizations giving a helping hand and been able to
help in some way. Our hearts are heavy for the people, not only in Olive Hill but all flood victims over the last few weeks. What we seen in Olive
Hill should bring us all closer together and make us want to do more to help our neighbors when something like this happens. We are thankful that
no one was killed or died in the flood.
| Workers of V.H.V.O. Loading the truck for Olive Hill after receiving word of the flood. We give our workers from Job & Family Services and volunteers who helped load the truck for the trip. |
| When we first got there people were coming in for meetings to prepare for supplies coming in and distributing to the flood victims. The American Red Cross had already been there feeding and caring for the people. Salvation Army & the Holey Rollers {a motorcycle club} was there serving the victims as well. |
| We found everyone to be kind, helpful and friendly when we arrived. They fed us and treated us royal. We couldn't have asked for a better group of people to give a helping hand. |
| The flood reached as high as 6' or higher in some businesses. |
| The old saying is true, some people's trash is other People's Treasurers! |
| We saw people going through the dump looking for things they could use. |
| People cleaning up after the flood. |
| They had a large tent set up in the parking lot of a church to be used as their distribution center. They were so glad to see us. We got some hugs and people shook our hand. The children were excited about the toys we took them. |
| In memory & honor of Lance Cpl. Jonathan Etterling |
| In memory & honor of Michael Orban |
| For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matthew 25: 35-26 |
| Click on the Eagle Back |
| Homeward bound after a rewarding experience. It makes one feel good to know you done something worth while to help someone in need. A special thanks to Dave Messer for having the heart and mind to help. A Marine in V.H.V.O. |
| We are, "Living With A Cause" |
| . |
| A CRY FOR HELP! |
| OLIVE HILL'S GREAT LOSS the river devides ohio & ky but not the people |
While we were all in our nice dry homes and beds earlier this month at about 3:30 in the morning, the people of Olive Hill were hit by a flash flood
that left everyone homeless, without food, water, clothing and everything they had was lost. The flood raised to about seven feet and damaged a lot
of business, homes and property. When talking to a couple of the business owners they told our Commander, John Foster, that they had no flood
insurance and unless they get some help, they would not be able to reopen. As our Commander walked a few of the streets taking pictures and
talking to a few of the flood victims, they said they didn't know what they were going to do. They said when the flood first hit they were being put
up in motels, schools and other places. Now that the flood has gone down they have to find other places to stay like their friends, family and where
ever they can find a place to lay their heads. Some people were going through the dump looking for things they might be able to clean up or fix that
they could use.
Dave Messer, a Marine veteran and member of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, came in the office on Wednesday morning and told the
Commander that he watched the news and seen where Olive Hill had a flood and was having a terrible time. Needless to say, V.H.V.O. rented about
a 28 foot box truck, loaded it with clothing, toys, snacks, water, cereal, handicap equipment and other items we felt they might need and headed to
Olive Hill. We were greeted with open arms by some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. As the supplies were being unloaded they seen
the wheelchairs we brought and they said good, there was a lady in here yesterday needing one.
We wish we could have been their earlier so we could meet all the other wonderful groups and organizations giving a helping hand and been able to
help in some way. Our hearts are heavy for the people, not only in Olive Hill but all flood victims over the last few weeks. What we seen in Olive
Hill should bring us all closer together and make us want to do more to help our neighbors when something like this happens. We are thankful that
no one was killed or died in the flood.
that left everyone homeless, without food, water, clothing and everything they had was lost. The flood raised to about seven feet and damaged a lot
of business, homes and property. When talking to a couple of the business owners they told our Commander, John Foster, that they had no flood
insurance and unless they get some help, they would not be able to reopen. As our Commander walked a few of the streets taking pictures and
talking to a few of the flood victims, they said they didn't know what they were going to do. They said when the flood first hit they were being put
up in motels, schools and other places. Now that the flood has gone down they have to find other places to stay like their friends, family and where
ever they can find a place to lay their heads. Some people were going through the dump looking for things they might be able to clean up or fix that
they could use.
Dave Messer, a Marine veteran and member of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, came in the office on Wednesday morning and told the
Commander that he watched the news and seen where Olive Hill had a flood and was having a terrible time. Needless to say, V.H.V.O. rented about
a 28 foot box truck, loaded it with clothing, toys, snacks, water, cereal, handicap equipment and other items we felt they might need and headed to
Olive Hill. We were greeted with open arms by some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. As the supplies were being unloaded they seen
the wheelchairs we brought and they said good, there was a lady in here yesterday needing one.
We wish we could have been their earlier so we could meet all the other wonderful groups and organizations giving a helping hand and been able to
help in some way. Our hearts are heavy for the people, not only in Olive Hill but all flood victims over the last few weeks. What we seen in Olive
Hill should bring us all closer together and make us want to do more to help our neighbors when something like this happens. We are thankful that
no one was killed or died in the flood.
| Workers of V.H.V.O. Loading the truck for Olive Hill after receiving word of the flood. We give our workers from Job & Family Services and volunteers who helped load the truck for the trip. |
| When we first got there people were coming in for meetings to prepare for supplies coming in and distributing to the flood victims. The American Red Cross had already been there feeding and caring for the people. Salvation Army & the Holey Rollers {a motorcycle club} was there serving the victims as well. |
| We found everyone to be kind, helpful and friendly when we arrived. They fed us and treated us royal. We couldn't have asked for a better group of people to give a helping hand. |
| The flood reached as high as 6' or higher in some businesses. |
| The old saying is true, some people's trash is other People's Treasurers! |
| We saw people going through the dump looking for things they could use. |
| People cleaning up after the flood. |
| They had a large tent set up in the parking lot of a church to be used as their distribution center. They were so glad to see us. We got some hugs and people shook our hand. The children were excited about the toys we took them. |
| In memory & honor of Lance Cpl. Jonathan Etterling |
| In memory & honor of Michael Orban |
| For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matthew 25: 35-26 |
| Click on the Eagle Back |
| Homeward bound after a rewarding experience. It makes one feel good to know you done something worth while to help someone in need. A special thanks to Dave Messer for having the heart and mind to help. A Marine in V.H.V.O. |
| We are, "Living With A Cause" |
