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justanothergranny User ID: 20609565 United States 11/15/2012 08:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These wounded veterans are brought to Midland to be recognized for their service. Their spouses are also brought in, and they have a weekend of activities for the vets as well as their spouses. There was supposed to be a big banquet tonight, and the parade was en route to that function. The vets and spouses and local sponsors were riding on 2 flat-bed semi's, and people were lining the streets to cheer. The parade crossed the railroad tracks. The first semi made it across but slowed or stopped - reports are still sketchy - and the crossing arms came down on the second semi, hitting some of the people. In a matter of seconds (as told by a witness), the train hit the semi. It was estimated to be travelling at about 55 mph. The Department of Public Safety has been called to put their helicopter in the air to search for debris and bodies. There are 4 confirmed dead, and 17 in the hospital. 7 of those are considered critical. This is the 9th year that this activity, called Hunt for Heroes, has been held. The spouses are treated to all kinds of nice activities here in town, and the vets are taken to a private ranch about 100 miles away and taken deer hunting with guides for the weekend. I've taken my grandkids out on the parade route many times, and cheered and waved flags as the vets go by. We didn't do that this year. This is a horrible tragedy, both for these vets and their families, as well as Midland. Everyone I've talked to is horrified and shocked. My prayers go out to all of the people involved. TANSTAAFL - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch |
Eggcellent Re-Instate Smith-Mundt! User ID: 13043121 United States 11/15/2012 08:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These wounded veterans are brought to Midland to be recognized for their service. Their spouses are also brought in, and they have a weekend of activities for the vets as well as their spouses. There was supposed to be a big banquet tonight, and the parade was en route to that function. The vets and spouses and local sponsors were riding on 2 flat-bed semi's, and people were lining the streets to cheer. The parade crossed the railroad tracks. The first semi made it across but slowed or stopped - reports are still sketchy - and the crossing arms came down on the second semi, hitting some of the people. In a matter of seconds (as told by a witness), the train hit the semi. It was estimated to be travelling at about 55 mph. Quoting: justanothergranny The Department of Public Safety has been called to put their helicopter in the air to search for debris and bodies. There are 4 confirmed dead, and 17 in the hospital. 7 of those are considered critical. This is the 9th year that this activity, called Hunt for Heroes, has been held. The spouses are treated to all kinds of nice activities here in town, and the vets are taken to a private ranch about 100 miles away and taken deer hunting with guides for the weekend. I've taken my grandkids out on the parade route many times, and cheered and waved flags as the vets go by. We didn't do that this year. This is a horrible tragedy, both for these vets and their families, as well as Midland. Everyone I've talked to is horrified and shocked. My prayers go out to all of the people involved. Thank you for giving us the background about the parade. FOX just said "parade" and I was wondering what sort of parade would be being held on a Wednesday, and so soon after Veterans' Day. Prayers for all involved,including the Engineer. Can you imagine how he must be feeling? Probably not! "I have come to the conclusion that all news should be treated like 9/11, assume it is a psyop with actors participating in a staged event complete with props, until proven otherwise, in which case assume whatever is being recorded, reported, televised, is distortions/lying by omission/outright lies, until proven otherwise." - Anonymous, 4-13-12 |
sandpiper (OP) User ID: 27840830 United States 11/15/2012 09:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These wounded veterans are brought to Midland to be recognized for their service. Their spouses are also brought in, and they have a weekend of activities for the vets as well as their spouses. There was supposed to be a big banquet tonight, and the parade was en route to that function. The vets and spouses and local sponsors were riding on 2 flat-bed semi's, and people were lining the streets to cheer. The parade crossed the railroad tracks. The first semi made it across but slowed or stopped - reports are still sketchy - and the crossing arms came down on the second semi, hitting some of the people. In a matter of seconds (as told by a witness), the train hit the semi. It was estimated to be travelling at about 55 mph. Quoting: justanothergranny The Department of Public Safety has been called to put their helicopter in the air to search for debris and bodies. There are 4 confirmed dead, and 17 in the hospital. 7 of those are considered critical. This is the 9th year that this activity, called Hunt for Heroes, has been held. The spouses are treated to all kinds of nice activities here in town, and the vets are taken to a private ranch about 100 miles away and taken deer hunting with guides for the weekend. I've taken my grandkids out on the parade route many times, and cheered and waved flags as the vets go by. We didn't do that this year. This is a horrible tragedy, both for these vets and their families, as well as Midland. Everyone I've talked to is horrified and shocked. My prayers go out to all of the people involved. Thanks so much for this post. If you break my wings, I will just find a cloud and learn to fly again. The Lord will catch you when you fall or teach you to fly! May the footprints I leave lead you to BELIEVE. |