Comments on: The Forney Tornado Left A Trail Of Destroyed Homes In Its Pathhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath UX Designer & Photographer Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:44:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: mildred thomashttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-16390 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:22:38 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-16390 LOOKING FOR ALICE AND DAVID LACY FROM AREA ]]> By: Karenhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10084 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:01:05 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10084 That was a great photo story, Matthew!
I, too, am from San Diego county and have a dear friend in Forney.
What impressed me is how these folks had mostly smiles on their faces and were so willing to help one another!
And what servant’s hearts they all had!
Pics like these, though tragic in terms of property loss, restore my faith in the American spirit.
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Karen ]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10083 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10083 In reply to Laurens Kuipers.

Thank you very much Laurens.

]]> By: Laurens Kuipershttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10082 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:17:46 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10082 Great captured. Good work! ]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10081 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:21:13 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10081 In reply to Jacqueline Deely.

Thank you so much Jacqueline!

]]> By: Jacqueline Deelyhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10080 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:02:40 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10080 Awesome documentation of the destruction but most of all, how people come together during a crisis. ]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10079 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:24:17 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10079 In reply to Sharon.

Thanks Mom! And it was so cool seeing how people in Texas are so quick to be there for their neighbors when they are in need.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10078 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:22:50 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10078 In reply to Kristen.

I really appreciate your comment and encouraging words Kristen. Prayer are definitely going out to that family and all the others affected by the tornadoes that hit that day. And I agree, it was all very humbling, disasters like this really put things into perspective.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10077 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:20:34 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10077 In reply to Student.

Thank you for your comment and I do as well.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10076 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:19:37 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10076 In reply to Christie.

Thank you so much Christie for your kind words! That was the universal theme I kept hearing, everyone was so thankful that no one lost their life to the tornadoes that day.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10075 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:18:06 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10075 In reply to Lisa Rose.

It was my pleasure, I didn’t do anymore than just tell a small part of their story. I’m so thankful to them for their openness and friendliness towards me.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10074 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:12:05 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10074 In reply to Michael Rader.

Mike, I totally agree with you about Steve and all their attitudes. It was very moving to actually go there and meet them and get see their hope first hand. I’m so glad I was able to touch you with these photos in the same way these people touch me.

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10073 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:10:17 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10073 In reply to Rachael.

Thank you Rachael!

]]> By: Matthew T Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10072 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:08:40 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10072 In reply to Samuel.

Thank you very much Sam and I’m glad you were able to see that about the last photo.

]]> By: Kristenhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10071 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:55:00 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10071 Matthew,
This is some amazing work! The efforts in Forney, Tx touch my heart. I enjoyed being out there doing a little to help these guys piece a little bit of their lives back together. What speaks even more volume to me is that first picture is the house that I was helping at and just realized it. I am so humbled by this. Prayer will continue to go out to this family and all of the others that were impacted. keep up the great work! ]]> By: Studenthttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10070 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:31:52 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10070 That CJ dude up there is an acquaintance of mine. The photos are very eye-catching, but I cannot help but feel full remorse for someone I see everyday at school. It’s depressing, and I only wish the best for him. ]]> By: Christiehttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10069 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:01:49 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10069 Matthew –
Great documentary photography! So sad to see so much devastation but so grateful that no lives were lost.
Outstanding work Matthew. ]]> By: Lisa Rosehttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10068 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:37:27 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10068 Thank you for all you did to help these folks. What a wonderful and caring gesture. ]]> By: Sharonhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10067 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:49:28 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10067 These photos brought the disaster closer to home it’s wonderful how this community is pulling together and how outsiders are willing to be of assistance where ever needed Thank you for your outstanding work ]]> By: Michael Raderhttps://matthewtrader.com/forney-texas-tornado-aftermath#comment-10066 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:28:34 +0000 http://matthewtrader.com/?p=2922#comment-10066 Wow Matt what a touching photo shoot. I think its so awesome that Steve went there to cook for everybody, what a thoughtful man! I love the positivity these people have despite the destruction of a big part of their life. I can’t imagine going through this. Thanks a lot for sharing this Matt. It’s more moving to get an authentic, personal look at this devastation as you portrayed than hearing the drab, apathetic voice of a newscaster. I got a little teary eyed at one point. This is so sad, yet so inspiring. ]]>