Our Thoughts Are With You
Filed under: R.I.P.
At least 48 people are dead after violent storms and tornadoes ripped through Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee yesterday.
Such a tragedy.
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Thank Goodness! 'Very Psychotic' Madonna Stalker Has Been Captured!!!
What a relief!
To recap - early this morning, we heard the terrifying news that 54-year-old Robert Dewey Hoskins, a man who was convicted of stalking and threatening Madonna, had escaped from a mental hospital in Norwalk, CA.
The LAPD were describing the man as follows:
"…A very psychotic man when not taking his medication and has very violent tendencies."
Now, we're VERY happy to report that the Los Angeles Police Department have captured Madonna's very dangerous stalker!
The LAPD announced that Hoskins was found around 9 a.m. this morning "not far from the mental facility from which he escaped."
He's currently in police custody and he's being escorted back to the hospital.
We're just glad that nobody was hurt while this man was on the loose. We're ESPECIALLY glad that he wasn't able to get close to Madonna.
Great job, LAPD! We're very pleased and impressed!
first!!
hope things will get better!
sending prayers
what a shame, imaginehow many people are injured if 48 people are dead.
As long as me and my Mercedes are ok!
i am here in jackson tennessee where Union Unniv. was hit pretty hard so we just ask for all of ur prayers in this time….we are very lucky and have alot of damage!
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rip
Agreed.
WHO CARES ABOUT THESE 48 PEOPLE, HEATH LEDGER DIED. ROFLMAO
damn
my thoughts and prayers are w/ them.
:(
SHUT THE FUCK UP LISA AND GO STUFF THAT STUPID WEBSITE UP YOUR STUPID CUNT ASSHOLE
SHUT THE FUCK UP LISA AND GO STUFF THAT STUPID WEBSITE UP YOUR STUPID CUNT ASSHOLE
wow.
how sad….
WHO CARES ABOUT THESE PEOPLE HEATH DIED WAAAAAH WAHHHHH WAHHHHHHH. DUMBSHITS. HE WAS AN ACTOR NOT JESUS FOR CHRIST SAKE. AND HE WAS SUICIDAL.
thank you
Really, Perez? You have time to think about these victims? Really?
sucks 2 b u
This is where are Presidential candides should be. Showing us they actually care about what goes on in OUR country. Although this is no where near the events of Katrina- it took our current Pres forever to acknowledge something bad was going on.
Sad.
Perez you are soooo retarded (and about 24 hours late
Awww, That's too bad.
thanks Kim - you're so right!
Very sorry about the storms and the loss of life. A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain Perez, I really think so. I wish it were not so but I do not think Hillary can beat McCain –do you? please explain it because I just don't see it. All of the Obama voters
will not transfer to Clinton and McCain and crazy Cindy will be our President and Frist Lady. To cover their bases the ticket will be something crazy like McCain & Rice. I hope she can win, but Obama would win — he would win the entire election and that is the point, isn't it?
Prayers for all affected…my parents are in that area and said the destruction is horrible.
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Yeah, being first on this soooo important, isn't it? My family was in the middle of all of that. Thankfully they're okay, but some of their friends weren't accounted for this morning. I live 200 miles away and spent half the night trying to get through to them on their cell phones. Half of the town was gone. My thoughts are with everyone hit by the storm. It beyond sucks.
PEREZ POST ABOUT ABOUT 6TH FEB '58 DISASTER IN MUNICH, TODAY IS THE 50TH ANIVERSARY.
How awful =( My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of them. Armaggeddon may be around the corner with all of these natural tragedies going on, How scary. ♥ Its pure craziness
I live 5 minutes from Louisville, Ky. and the storms were pretty brutal last night. Just last Tuesday we had tornadoes too and my parents house had some damage… lucky for them, they weren't hit hard this week. But my thoughts are with all those who are suffering from last nights storm!
Thanks so much. You are great for
Ha ha.
i feel bad, but common, you do live in tornado ally, what exactly were you expecting?
Tornado in Feb, not just one, but a couple of them. And those Republican nuts think that global warming is a hoax. Global warming affects every little thing on earth. VOTE DEMOCRAT.
I'm in Memphis, very scary night. We were in the bathtub with couch cushions on top of us. My heart goes out to those who lost their homes, vehicles, and even lives. I live about 3 minutes from where one of the tornados touched down and about 10 minutes from where the mall was destroyed.
It amazes me that people still live in tornado alley!! This happens every year…Their houses blow away… every year…every year they rebuild their houses…and the next year they blow away again
That is so sad. Mother nature can be so cruel. My prayers are with the victims family and friends. RIP
I have lived in middle TN all my life and it seems like these storms get more violent every year. Prayers going out to all those affected. Anyone know where people can volunteer to help with the clean up?
Visit MyDeathSpace to see the names of the victims and a link to their Myspace account.
Mississippi as well
The northern part of Mississippi was hit, too. Lots of damage and injuries, but no deaths reported, as of right now. It was very scary!
I lived in Jackson, TN for 7 years and this was the 3rd time a major tornado hit in that area, the loss of life is very sad
Stay strong Jackson
At least 4 killed in Memphis, 100's injured. Sears' roof collapsed at Hickory Ridge Mall. Also natural gas leak and looting BEFORE first responders could rescue those trapped. Early reports estimate $500,000 merchandise looted. Secondly our FOX affiliate kept apologizing to angry callers wanting American Idol back on TV. Sad, so sad.
Scary.. See this is why u shouldn't live in the south! Rip.
You're a class act, Perez. You just gave more attention to the storms than NBC, SEEBS, ABC. They were too concerned about the elections. A bunch of people getting killed in flyover country counts for squat. If a plane had been hijacked it would have been all over the tube. I heard the guy on the Weather Channel say, if you live in a mobile home get out and lay down in a ditch. You are safer there. Outlaw those damn cans! Build them out of used storage containers and mandatory tiedowns. Rant out.
I CANNOT BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE PUTTING, "FIRST," ON A BLOG LIKE THIS!!
My thoughts are with the victims. Tornadoes are the scariest thing ever — poor people.
I read on someones comment…
"WHO CARES ABOUT THESE 48 PEOPLE, HEATH LEDGER DIED. ROFLMAO "
Who in their right minds would say such a thing, there were children involved in this whole thing. Not only that but this must have been a terrible death, just in knowing that Life (mother nature) can take you away in a split second must of been awful.
My prayers go out to all those families out there for the lost of their loved ones and for the lost of many other things.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jackson, Tn. It is such a great place in this world and I know that community will grow and become stronger through this tragedy.
I am Hendersonville TN and thank god my house was spared…..
Some folks not even 10 miles away were so lucky. My hometown is in shambles!
I am here in arkansas in the middle of the damage and I must say I am soooooooo suprised to see that Perez actually mentioned us…. or thought of us for that matter. It is a shame that this happened to us and please everybody keep the family of those killed and those familes whos homes were destroyed in your prayers!!!!
How tragic…my thoughts and prayers are with those affected by these storms.
:(
I couldn't agree more with Kim. Senators Obama and Clinton should be down there.
I'm really thrilled that some of you have no remorse for this. People are dead, and hundreds are without homes. I'm really excited to hear that some people use this posting to advertise how much they don't care and crack jokes. It's sickening. This could just as easily have happened to you or your family. When that day comes, we'll see who's laughing.
Re: sara p –
Sara, you are a complete idiot. "Living in the South" doesn't mean that we are the only ones that are affected by mother nature. Where exactly do you live? In never never land where tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes won't happen? Out of respect of the families who have lost children, moms, dads, sisters, brothers, etc……….just keep your uneducated dumbass remarks to yourself.
Nashville was rough last night. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers.
What a great post, Perez! The tornados went around us (went into surrounding counties) and I just have some little branches laying all over the yard. It was one of the worst nights we've had in years…
Re: merrycherry – Dumbass, there are specific natural disasters that can happen just about anywhere, Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes people still live in those places too. You cant completely protect yourself anywhere from all the possible disasters. When your work, live and have family somewhere its hard to just completely pick up and move, I live in it and my house is fine and has been for the past 12 years.
Ugh. What a long night. Spent half the night in a neighbor's basement waiting for the tornando warnings to pass. my town was lucky, the next one over, not so much.
Thanks PH!
-from Jackson, TN
FYI, Mississippi was hit too.
A) There's nothing any of the presidential candidates can do for these people. I live in Alabama and while neither me or my family was effected by the storms last night, we've been through plenty in the past. Quite frankly, if I were a victim and any of the candidates showed up to shake my hand or pose in front of my house for publicity pictures I'd be pretty upset. They've done the best they can do by offering their prayers and we thank all of them, no matter their party, for recognizing us.
B) People say we "live in tornado alley, what do you expect?" Do you realize that tornado alley occupies at least a portion, if not all of at least 18 states? Maybe you should run for president and tell all of the residents to move out of the area so that you won't have to feel sorry for them. New Orleans residents knew they were at high risk for hurricanes but nobody blames them for sticking around - or going back. California residents understand the extreme likelihood of fires and earthquakes, but they haven't vacated the state. Natural disasters happen no matter where you live and suggesting that people move away from their homes, jobs and families just to avoid a tornado is asinine.
Thank you for saying something about us. I'm in nashville and it was pretty scary. It didn't hit us too bad but still bad. They evacuated our call center early and it was freaky. Sirens were goin off all night. I didn't even know 48 people died until I saw this. And to all you people saying negative stuff. Wow. And they make fun of us southern people for having no class. Just nasty. Well thanks perez. Much love from nashville tn
HELLO PEOPLE.. THIS IS CALLED GLOBAL WARMING. YOU CAN THANK PRESIDENT BUSH FOR SPENDING ALL OF OUR TIME/MONEY ON IRAQ INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING THIS. YOU CAN ALL PAT YOURSELVES ON THE BACK FOR DENYING THIS FOR SO LONG.
***NOW, PLEASE USE YOUR BRAINS TO SELECT AMERICA'S NEXT PRESIDENT**
Dont forget about Mississippi. We had three deaths, multiple injuries and a lot of major damage.
*Keep us in ya'lls prayers*
See what happens when you vote for Huckabee or McCain people
C) I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with global warming, but to say that a tornado in February can be attributed to global warming alone is a very uneducated platform to stand on. While they're not as common in January and February as they are in other months, they still happen - every single year. They've been happening every year for decades. The fact that you think it's directly related to global warming just shows that you've never read, paid attention to, or cared about the current events of your nation until now.
I live in Kentucky and the shit is f'd up here. ANDY ZIMM AT TOP YOU CAN LICK MY HAIRY BALLS YOU ASSHOLE
Hushabee please pray for them! God bless the Christians!!! HA HA!
Re: merrycherry –
It "amazes" you that people live in tornado alley? Does it amaze you that people live in CA where earthquakes hit? Or that people live on the Gulf and East coasts where hurricanes hit? Or way up North where blizzards hit?
Where the hell do YOU live that never gets any natural disasters? Shut your pie-hole with your stupid comment. How about some sympathy, prayers, or donations to the Red Cross? Something useful, idiot.
Here in Louisville, KY, a little over 15 people are dead. God Bless Everyone!
Memphis and MISSISSIPPI got it the worse of all the states. Please say something about MS. A tree fell on top of my boyfriend's car while were trying to get to a safer place. Really scary! It missed the University of MS(im a student) by less than a mile. Please pray for everyone!!! MS loves PEREZ!
Don't forget some areas of Mississippi too.
i live in memphis and it hit really bad. it is really sad that people are dissing perez for posting this, last night was extremely scary we had to take shelter in a basement used for a laundry room the storm is passing through nashville and knoxville and still strong well keepe everyone in ur prayers i feel lucky to be alive.
Mississippi was hit very hard
HELLO PEOPLE.. THIS IS CALLED GLOBAL WARMING. YOU CAN THANK PRESIDENT BUSH FOR SPENDING ALL OF OUR TIME/MONEY ON IRAQ INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING THIS. YOU CAN ALL PAT YOURSELVES ON THE BACK FOR DENYING THIS FOR SO LONG.
***NOW, PLEASE USE YOUR BRAINS TO SELECT AMERICA'S NEXT PRESIDENT**
sorry i left off TN
I live in Arkansas and we had 7 tornados within 20 miles of our house. There is utter destruction in every direction. Alot of the people that were lucky enough to live through the storms have lost everything. Homes, hospitals, schools and businesses have all been destroyed. To the person who suggested that we are stupid for living in "Tornado Alley" should watch TV today. Maybe you will learn the exact location of "Tornado Alley" and how ignorant it sounds to suggest that people stop living there. I can guarantee that the people of these states will be outside, cleaning up the mess and rebuilding what they have lost without screaming for help from the goverment.
I live in Memphis and my house was less than a mile from 2 of the tornados. RIP everyone involved and whoever disses us in the South can kiss my ass! American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God!
hope that my husband's bitch ex wife was one of those people! She lives in a small tennessee town where the tornado hit, havent heard from her, but damn, wouldnt it be nice if she were……………you know………….among the 48?!?!?
Re: Annette –
That sounds really scary. It must be devastating to wake up and see all the destruction around you. My prayers are with everyone affected by this natural disaster. STAY STRONG!
Re: merrycherry –
You should be ashemed of your comment. Does it amaze you that people also continue to inhabit Calfornia or the coastlines of this country? Disasters can happen any and every where. It is unfortunate, but it is a fact.
Perhaps you should keep your mind on the people who lost so much last night, including loved ones, instead of criticizing the places they've chosen to live.
Put yourself in their situations, and think before you write next time.
-Sara from MS
there were alot of trailer homes that were blown away with the tornado. There are lots of trailer parks in the south, thats why there are many dead people………
Yeah, I live in Conway, AR. and we were really lucky not to get hit b/c a tornado touched down about 30 min from my house! Problem was that the storm was one long line of connected storms that went right across the state. We got hit the worse b/c it started here from what I can tell.
If you go to redcross.com and go to arkansas tornado releaf you can help out. (at least I think that's what they said on the news this morning) or got to arkansasmatters.com
over 50 tornados touched down over these areas i live in monticello ar and it hit the side of our county scary night all night long
Re: holla –
Nice to know you care more about being first than posting about the poor people that lost their lives in the storm..
Thank you so much Perez for posting this here. I have always loved you and now I do so much more….I live in Milan TN which is about 20 min from Jackson and it was such an awful night…..We were so lucky but there are so many that weren't! Please keep your thoughts with those who lost their loved ones.
Re: merrycherry – you're an idiot. I bet where you live you are in the way of a natural disater! Be it huricane, blizzard, mud slide, earthquake, tornado, wind storms, drought. The entire contry is living on or near a natural disater. Those of us that DO live in tornado alley take percautions for our safty and aren't idiots for living here. Some towns in Arkansas haven't been hit by a tornado in over a hundred years. It's a gamble to live here and everywhere else for that matter.
A hospital's ER was distroyed last night in Mountain Home, AR and people lost their homes in Atkins, AR. Not to mention the terror the ENTIRE STATE went through for nearly five hours last night hoping and praying that they won't get hit.
Where do you live?
Thanks Prezzers
Am in Louisville and it was a rough night…again. We had 90mph winds and tornadoes last Tuesday, too, so I think I speak for a lot of people when I say "we're tired"! Some people haven't gotten to clean up from last week yet! Our thoughts are with those people who lost everything…including family and friends.
WHAT ABOUT MISSISSIPPI? DICK!
Re: lila – SHUT THE FUCK UP! TOURNADOS AREN'T NEW YOU FUCKING IDIOT!
Amber, quit being a dumb bitch! The south is full of trailer parks?!?!?! Are you F*CKIN' kidding me?!?!?! I don't consider Indiana/Kentucky the south either and they were included in the storms. Some in Kentucky were the ones who died. You are a true waste of oxygen…..
Some of you people make me disgusted by the comments you have made. I'll just leave it at that!
thanks for all the prayers here in kentucky. praying for all that were lost in other states
It was a long night here in Kentucky……I work for an insurance company, you guys would not believe the claims………..but guess what, it is going to snow tonight…WTF?!?!
You forgot about Mississippi!
I live in Lebanon (30 miles east of Nashville). I was up most of the night worrying about these storms. They were predicting that the tornadoes were headed straight for us. My sister actually had to stay in lock-down at school (in Nashville) and her bf was forced to stay at work (in Nashville) most of the night. It's hard to explain the terror of not knowing if your family is ok.
This season is always scary for people in the Mid South. Remember a last year when that massive tornado hit Gallatin? It actually got international attention. I'm about 10 mins from there, and you can still to this day see evidence of the storm's horrific path of destruction. Some friends of mine lost everything they had worked their whole lives for. That's a horrible feeling. You cannot even imagine.
Thank you Perez, I am a student at Union University and was at home in the dorms when the tornado hit last night. It was pure craziness. Luckily my side of the building is still standing, although the front wall was ripped off. I am now safe at my parents house, but there is so much destruction around the campus and 45-Bypass area. Please keep all those affected by these storms in your thoughts and prayers.