Our Thoughts And Prayers…

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To everyone affected by the terrible tragedy in Minneapolis.

Posted: Aug 2, 2007 at 4:29 am / Email this »

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Lauren says – reply to this

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Wow…it's amazing how intelligent people sound when they make sweeping generalizations.

Yes, I'm American. Yes, I live in Minneapolis. YES, I know that countries can be spelled differently depending on what language you are speaking (what, you mean to tell me that there are cultured people that live in the US?!?! My narrow little world has come crumbling down!!). YES, I have lived in cultures outside of the US and I know first-hand that there are horrible people and good people everywhere, regardless of their nationality.

I was living in France on September 11, 2001, and that day, along with thousands of others I spent abroad, has given me the knowledge that the US (and its inhabitants) are not universally loathed. It takes a pretty self-absorbed person to think that they can speak for every human being on this planet.
Meg says – reply to this

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I live in the suburbs 20 mins south of Minneapolis and when I heard that the 35W bridge had collapsed I thought it was joke! I seriously could not get my head around it. I'm still in shock, and I'm really glad I decided to not go to the Twins game last night, and I'm praying my friend decided to not go as well, I haven't been able to get in contact with her yet. I can't believe how many times I have driven over that bridge, or any of the larger bridges over the Mississippi in the cities, and to think it that something could happen like this. It's horrifying. My prayers are with the poor souls who were trapped on that bridge last night and their familes.
Keli says – reply to this

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I am a University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) student who travels on I-35 all of the time and it's unbelievable to think it could collapse like that. I am still in shock. Thank you Perez for your thoughts and prayers, as well as everyone else's. It's a small world and you never know who was affected by this tragedy…
A Minnesotan says – reply to this

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I am proud that I live in Minnesota and that I live in the United States. There are so many people who care so much! I love you guys and I love that we are taught in our country to not "hate" someone just because of where they were born. Love you MN!!!
Keli says – reply to this

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#281…
I am in the Twin Cities area and there is NOTHING else most people can do other than donating blood and money. Officials have asked people to stay away from the bridge area so they can start the recovery process. What do you expect people to do?? Honestly…
Ashley says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez, I live in MN… rough day! Fortunately none of my friends or family were injured, which is amazing as it is a very heavily-trafficed area. We appreciate your support!
Nae nae says – reply to this

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Means alot- thanks
FaShionHilton says – reply to this

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THAT IS SO SCARY….AND U BITCHES WONDER WHY I'M AFRAID OF HEIGHTS!….MAY GOD BE WITH THEM!
annie says – reply to this

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i crossed over that bridge just 10 minutes before it collapsed. its so sorreal that this has happened.
kittenface says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez. I've been a reader of this site for 2 years solid now and cross that bridge on a daily basis. I was lucky enough to have everyone I know safe and sound. Some of my friends had JUST crossed it 5 mins before it happened- DON'T TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED. Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Lana says – reply to this

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People…PLEASE STOP MAKING THIS POLITICAL! Seriously, this was a horrific event. People have died, people are injured and missing… This is no time to be tossing around political arguments. Please use your energy to support and pray from those affected. At this point in time, that is needed most.
Malissa says – reply to this

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Thank you for your thoughts, Perez. I am a Perez Die-Hard fan, (surely the reason I will be fired someday!) and it was nice that you addressed the tradgedy in our city.
sari says – reply to this

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Thanks for acknowledging this tragedy. It's important that significant news stories - such as this one - at the very least be mentioned. I hate it when everyone (i.e - other bloggers/goss sites) carry on as if devestation such as this does not even happen. Goss is fine and dandy but there are always more important things we should at least be aware of.

Love you Pretzel xoxo
Angie says – reply to this

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awwww, you are so sweet, Perez (it's shocking, actually!) and everone else here posting well wishes. I live and work just a few blocks from the bridge in downtown Minneapolis and it's just like watching a movie. it's just amazing how everyone is pulling together to help…people are donating money, blood, time, resources, anything you could imagine. thank you for tearing yourself away from the Hollywood trash for just a minute to focus on something truly important. MN loves you!!!
to ARE YOU KIDDING ME? says – reply to this

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You're right. I apologize. I guess I'm just feeling upset with myself for spending time on this website in the face of such a disaster. I've already spent an incredible amount of time on your local websites as I'm originally from Mpls and have family living near the bridge. Then I went to this site and at first was touched that it mentioned the disaster, then read some comment from a girl whose family was still unaccounted for and I just couldn't imagine looking at celebrity gossip sites when my family was supposedly unaccounted for in the middle of a tragedy.
to Minneapolis Residents says – reply to this

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RE: #281
You’re right. I apologize. I guess I’m just feeling upset with myself for spending time on this website in the face of such a disaster. I’ve already spent an incredible amount of time on your local websites as I’m originally from Mpls and have family living near the bridge. Then I went to this site and at first was touched that it mentioned the disaster, then read some comment from a girl whose family was still unaccounted for and I just couldn’t imagine looking at celebrity gossip sites when my family was supposedly unaccounted for in the middle of a tragedy.
mpls resident says – reply to this

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I live 5 min away from the bridge. My power went out at 6:05 and within minutes I heard constant sirens. I had no idea what was happening but I felt something tragic was going on. All my neighbors were out on the street because it was very hot and we were w/o power and clueless. I can't imagine the brave people at the scene who helped others rather than running for their own safety. God will bless them and I hope they feel proud of themselves.
meg says – reply to this

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@326: I was shocked too! Haha! Never thought Perez would post something like this. No offense, Perez.
Jennie From the Rock says – reply to this

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This is so horrific, I'm so scared of bridges alone and now this happens, hu see if I cross the golden gate anytime soon! Sorry SF but no thnks.

My prayers go out to those who lost their lives to this disaster!
Oh boo hoo to u 2 says – reply to this

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I dont understand why someone would say "the world hates America". Why, there have been nothing but people moving to North America from other countries worldwide for 500 years. I don't believe I have ever heard of an American citizen defecting to anywhere else. Exept maybe Mike Jackson. So saying that the rest of the world hates the USA is pretty fucking ridiculous. For those who say God did this…your even more stupid than the goat herder.
lalady says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for the thoughts - super nice to see the world cares about real issues. Love you though (actually obsessed)!!

I went to the U of M and now live in LA….I drove to class on that bridge everyday for 3 years - almost all of my friends are there - thankfully safe and sound - I am actually headed there this evening….I can't imagine what I am flying in to at this point. Holy shit.
dutch says – reply to this

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I am from MN and live a mile away from the old bridge. It is a mess right now. I thank everyone for their thoughts.
Rebecca says – reply to this

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Thank you from MSP! LOVE YOU PEREZ!!!
:[ says – reply to this

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Bless all of them and their families…
from minneapolis says – reply to this

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this is our home. we love it. if you don't thats fine. but we do. and so does perez. thank you for caring perez. i knew you would bring our story to people
angie says – reply to this

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perez- I travel that bridge every day to go to class and by the grace of god at 6:05 yesterday I took a different way home for once. God bless everyone and thanks for the prayers we are gunna need them here

Ang from the twin cities
To #126 and all the other haters says – reply to this

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Next time you decide to suck dick, please choke on it. For those of us with beating hearts.

YOU CAN'T FUCKING JUDGE EVERYONE BASED ON THE COUNTRY OF THEIR ORIGIN! I don't even WANT to be here! I was born in Norway! But I don't hate anyone here nor do I look at all Americans as guilty - this is a young country. All countries started off clueless. They will learn from their mistakes, and it will make them all better people.

THIS however, what happened in Minnesota, was not a punishment. It was a very, very sad happening.

Anyways, back you those with anal cavities for brains- some day, when you're burning in hell, and Satan and his lovelies are doing you up the ass, the rest of us will be laughing at your petty cruelties done in your lifetime.

It is then that the true justice will be served, as you say.
Laura says – reply to this

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My heart aches for all those who are personally effected by this tragedy. As someone who has gone through my own personal tragedy, brought on by an accident, I understand the pain that comes with it. Please stay strong! Thanks Perez for posting this and realizing that some stories are more important than what's going on in Hollywood.
leelee says – reply to this

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this is such a devastating tragedy and so scary because it hit so close to my home. i pray for all those injured and for the family/friends for those missing & deceased.
Frances says – reply to this

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Everyone in MN appreciates all the respect we've gotten in the media, so thanks for putting up that little message. It's still unreal to see this bridge that I've used numerous times just completely gone.
katie says – reply to this

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I am really disappointed that people could be so heartless and say that this isn't a big deal. To those of us who live here in Minneapolis this is a surreal and horrible tragedy. It saddens me particulary, because someone I work with is still missing. He left work and never got home. His wife cannot locate him anywhere, and he cannot be located at any hospitals. He was a wonderful person and did not deserve this fate. Please keep us in your prayes. Keep the negativity out of this. This is a terrible tragedy.
jj says – reply to this

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Thank you from Minneapolis. Your thoughts are appreciated.
jj says – reply to this

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Thank you from everyone in Minneapolis. Your thoughts are appreciated.
JDubya612biatch says – reply to this

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Thanks for focusing on something REAL, Perez.
It's a shame that people need to let their EGO's speak on these comments, whether they know anything about Minneapolis or NOT.
This is a time to appreciate everything in your life, your loved ones especially.
Tragedy knows no boundaries and yes, the rest of the world may not care. But born, raised and currently live in downtown Minneapolis, I care.
Thanks to everyone who listens to their HEART.
Thanks for all the support and LOVE.
Bubbs says – reply to this

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This Canadian would like to extend her heartfelt concern, sympathy and prayers to my American neighbours in the twin cities. I've been a guest in your city on many occassions. You treated me and my family with warmth, respect and hospitality. Any Canadian who has ever visited Minnesota in general and Minneapolis/St.Paul would "know" what truly wonderful people live there. My thoughts and prayers, as well as those of my family, are with you at this truly tragic and horrific time.
allimk says – reply to this

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to WHO CARES:
get off this site and stop writing those horrible hurtful things.
stay in canada. i hope you are as far away from mn as you can possibly get up there.
we need nothing from people like you.
im embarrassed for you.
who cares says – reply to this

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WHO CARES a bridge fell people died NEXT and what does it have to do with entertainment news and if prayer worked no one would be dead
hey you "WHO CARES" says – reply to this

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I'm horrified by you. I think that someone should be investigating you for serial murder… you sound like you have no concept of the value of human life. What if you were one of us who suddenly lost someone in a freak accident? I hope lightning strikes you. Too bad you wouldn't feel it because your soul is so dead. If you don't care about us here in MN, don't you dare ever visit because you couldn't appreciate all of the wonderful things we have to offer.
betsy says – reply to this

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Perez, thanks for the shout out. Minneapolis and Minnesotans thank you!
SO SAD says – reply to this

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minnmax says – reply to this

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Please dont pay any attention to those posting negative comments, all they are looking for is attention. From a fellow Minnesotan that lives miles away from the tragedy, thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers, it means more than you know!!! We will all be fine, as our compassion and "Minnesota nice" will prevail and help us through this horrible time in our history.
TrixieTwinCities says – reply to this

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Perez thank you for the post
YES the war is terrible hideous things happen all the time… this is not a pissing match. Please respect the what happened. This is a tragedy.
Gina says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez for saying that. I live in minnesota and this is just pretty crazy. It's really nice of you to put in these bits.
born in mpls and proud says – reply to this

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what a terrible tragedy me and my family cross that bridge every time we visit my hometown and relatives,i live 2hrs away in mn.scarey! my daughter and her class crossed that bridge twice two months ago to watch a twins game it could of went down at anytime.I feel so badly for everyone affected at this time of tragedy and heartbreak.I am a minnesotan and i know we are strong people but this tragic accident will never be forgotten,god bless everyone in the cities and you Perez for thinking about us Minnesotans.tears are flowing, angels are glowing ,people not knowing if their loved ones stayed or are going,god will take them in and their forever eternity will begin.
Mama says – reply to this

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Thanks to all for (mostly) keeping this thread clean and respectful. There are bound to be some jerks, but tragedies such as this can be a wonderful wake-up call to fellowship, generosity and kindness.
Do something nice for someone today and tell your family and friends you love them.
jimmyjazz says – reply to this

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Kinda puts things in perspective doesn't it? Here we all are having fun blogging and celebrity dissing/praising…..which isn't a bad thing….we as humans need humor and fun……but we're all so fragile and powerless…let's remember that….don't stop having fun…’cause then tragedy wins…but let's just remember that we're all brothers and sisters…God Bless you Minneapolis
Kelly says – reply to this

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I live in Minneapolis and it feels good to hear that people care. It is pretty terrifying when something like this happen so close to you and effects people that you love. Right now there is five confirmed dead and they say only 8 people missing.
Theresa says – reply to this

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Im so sad about this tragedy. GOD bless them. my deepest sympathy
JDubya612biatch says – reply to this

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WHO CARES-
I care. My cousin died on that bridge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Didn't your mother ever tell you that if you didn't have anything nice to say, DON"T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. And yes you can take that personal. Just as personal as my cousin did when she DIED ON THAT BRIDGE, leaving behind two young sons ages 7 and 9. So are you stupid little comments going to make you feel better about your pathetic little soul?( or obvious lack therefor of). IF you hate American culture so much, then why the fuck are you on this webpage? If we are so damn heartless, then why are we all grieving right now?
All you want is attention and yes, you got it. But I will not respond to any other ignorant comments. You are not worth the extra effort extrended past what I am writing now.
My cousin lost her life on that bridge so show some fucking respect or go back to your own damn websites run in your country. The problem isn't the people. It's the people who are running eveything, the biased media and all. And you would know that,IF YOU KNEW ANYTHING AT ALL!
I'm not you're typical American. I love this country despite the United States of America. I have no choice, being Native American and PROUD.
sarah l says – reply to this

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so sad. i cant believe people have negative shit to say to this. families of those poor victims are reading this and your saying who cares. wow you need HELP. Please get a life
harryjoseph says – reply to this

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I just think of the poeple involved every day. Stay strong. We all love and care for you. In these times we feel suck a connection with the people we don't know. Every day i hope there is better news. Just believe and it will be.
For the victims and there families.
Stay strong. You are in pain that i could not even dream of. just know they loved you and they will see you again one day.
Anonymous says – reply to this

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(#50 & #43) How dare you say stuff like that? Of course there is a God doing the best he can creating and saving lives everyday. Yes, this is definantly tragic and we don't always understand why things like this happen, but just keep praying for the victims, families, and friends. God Bless… I don't think anyone can say that enough.

Also, we do care about what is going on in Iraq and September 11th will always hold a place in my heart. I just wish the world wasn't like this, as does everyone else. But do not blame God, for all of the bad in the world. And just because we are commenting on this horrible tragedy does not mean we do not care for others who are dying and injured as well.
Maegan says – reply to this

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GOD SAVES THE CHILDREN!
love from MN says – reply to this

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I cross that bridge every day to work & back. It's absolutely awful. Traffic is already bad & now with the major freeway gone it's going to be worse every where. Thank God it wasn't as bad as it could of been. How horrible to of been involved in it.
Kari says – reply to this

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Still scary aftershock coming from a minneapolis girl here, my prayers with all the families, and I thank god every day my dad didn't work that day, he takes that bridge most days to/from work

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