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In Their Words & Through Our Eyes

So much to say.

So much to see.

So much to smell.

So many to hug.

So many to help.

Watch their stories, see their loss, and hear it in their words.

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Atlanta Flood 2009, The Day The Cleaning Began

1 of 3 dumpsters for 7 houses by Eric Ryan Jones

1 of 3 dumpsters for 7 houses by Eric Ryan Jones

The flood came on Monday. The water started to recede on Tuesday. Damage was assessed and dreams were crushed on Wednesday.

Thursday was the day the cleaning began.

Large dumpsters like you see at a construction site are starting to line the street and fill driveways. They are being filled with photo albums, couches, love seats, picture frames, kids dolls and toys. They are being filled with memories, hopes, dreams and history.

This is not what these dumpsters were meant for. Continue Reading…