From what I have heard & read, it was several fishing villages like this one that were most devastated. My prayers are for those who have lost loved ones, &/or their homes. Some have also lost their livelihood as fishermen, at least temporarily, because many fishing boats were badly damaged or totally destroyed? very sad...
— Lorraine Brecht, December 31, 2004

It is so hard to comprehend the number of dead, and so many more homeless. Thank you for the pictures that show a little of what people are having to deal with.
— Chris and Rich Hanley, December 30, 2004