Flying Debris

Terrible Tuesday

Posted on January 12th, 2008 by admin

April 10, 1979 We took cover in our cellar. I’ll never forget the sound - like a hundred trains running over the top of us.

We were part of the lucky group who’s home wasn’t blown away. At least not the home we lived in. My grandparents had sold a mobile home the day before - it was totally destroyed. Rick wasn’t so lucky. These photos are of what was left of his house. The spray painted writing, typical Rick - even in the face of his home having been completely destroyed, he kept his sense of humor…

“3912 Park OK for Rent - Cheap”