A MESSAGE FROM TAMI
Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 23:05
Just received the following message from Tami via Sergeant Steve Day of New Orleans Police.
"This message is posted by Sgt. Steve Day who works with me at the New Orleans Police Department.
I made it back to the States. It took me two days to get to New Orleans. I have spoken to all of my family and they are well.
I am with my men staying in a house with no electricity. The heat is almost 100 degrees and it is very uncomfortable.
The city isn't what I left. The city will never be the same. The devastation is surreal and so horrific in nature, words can't describe it.
Thousands dead, unable to rescue many people.
80% of police officers lost homes. Two police officers committed suicide. One office being a friend who organized my media ads for the charity. I don't have time to grieve because of the work that needs to be done. My responsibility to my officers and city of New Orleans is paramount.
The eastern part of the city is so much underwater it will take 80 days to remove all of the water according to T.V.
Children were starving and dying in front of the world's eyes. It has changed me forever but I still can't seem to find answers to those questions of "why didn't we get help sooner".
I hope you all are well and when I need a few monents away from this reality, I think of 2 weeks ago when I was with you all living the "life of riley". It seems like a lifetime ago.
On the days I leave this mess and destruction in my mind, I go back to Thursday 25-8. It then makes me feel better. I miss you all and hope you can help us.
My police officers need financial help. My city needs help. Please encourge everyone to help us. When I get to a computer I'll write my self.
Love,
Tami"
"This message is posted by Sgt. Steve Day who works with me at the New Orleans Police Department.
I made it back to the States. It took me two days to get to New Orleans. I have spoken to all of my family and they are well.
I am with my men staying in a house with no electricity. The heat is almost 100 degrees and it is very uncomfortable.
The city isn't what I left. The city will never be the same. The devastation is surreal and so horrific in nature, words can't describe it.
Thousands dead, unable to rescue many people.
80% of police officers lost homes. Two police officers committed suicide. One office being a friend who organized my media ads for the charity. I don't have time to grieve because of the work that needs to be done. My responsibility to my officers and city of New Orleans is paramount.
The eastern part of the city is so much underwater it will take 80 days to remove all of the water according to T.V.
Children were starving and dying in front of the world's eyes. It has changed me forever but I still can't seem to find answers to those questions of "why didn't we get help sooner".
I hope you all are well and when I need a few monents away from this reality, I think of 2 weeks ago when I was with you all living the "life of riley". It seems like a lifetime ago.
On the days I leave this mess and destruction in my mind, I go back to Thursday 25-8. It then makes me feel better. I miss you all and hope you can help us.
My police officers need financial help. My city needs help. Please encourge everyone to help us. When I get to a computer I'll write my self.
Love,
Tami"