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Posted on 5/2/11 at 6:39 pm to heartbreakTiger
Posted on 5/2/11 at 6:39 pm to heartbreakTiger
whats up bro..im just glad to hear most of everybody is safe..i just got power back today..thank god..i live in boaz..boaz isnt tore up that bad..just a few trees down..just glad to be back to normal somewhat..
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Posted on 5/2/11 at 6:42 pm to Hook Em Horns
just got back in from working out and checking to see if anything new had come of the posters that hadn't checked in yet.
im glad your safe and that most of the posters here have checked back in with us. I was also glad to see LSU helping out in the relief
im glad your safe and that most of the posters here have checked back in with us. I was also glad to see LSU helping out in the relief
Posted on 5/2/11 at 10:44 pm to heartbreakTiger
BhamDore posted today in the Bama spring Game thread. Just saw that when I looked back.
Posted on 5/3/11 at 1:03 am to memphisplaya
Well I better head on to bed. I have an appointment in the morning 
Goonight LCT, and sleep well
Goonight LCT, and sleep well
Posted on 5/3/11 at 5:04 pm to memphisplaya
Good here, waaay to freaking close. Been working nonstop since weds.
Please keep the prayers,thoughts and help coming.
Please keep the prayers,thoughts and help coming.
Posted on 5/3/11 at 5:26 pm to NYCAuburn
One of my closest friends (and TD.com user), Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Leach, took a direct hit from a massive tornado in Tuscaloosa, Alabama last week. For those of you who don't know Ryan, he's originally from New Orleans and graduated from LSU.
Ryan was married last October and his wife is six months pregnant with twin girls. Remember the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq? Ryan was there with TOW Platoon 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines (our old unit) and was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon. Despite his many recent setbacks, he still runs the Tuscaloosa Toys for Tots campaign every year. He also finds time to serve on the local Marine Corps League, the Petroleum Landman's Association and is active in his church.
I've never known Ryan to complain, ever. When I talked to him the night of the storm, he said "Yeah, we took a good hit, but we're O.K." Here's what a good hit is to Gunny Leach. His home, the contents of his home and all of his possessions are gone. Clothes, baby shower gifts, wedding gifts, uniforms … everything is gone. Ryan and his wife rode the storm out in a neighbor's basement (an oddity in the South). Those of you that went through Hurricanes Katrina, Rita or Ike can sympathize.
Our Marine Corps family and friends are determined to help Ryan and his family get back on their feet. If you have the ability to help, it will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
A Frost Bank account has been opened to accept donations. Checks can be made to the Ryan Leach Family Benefit Fund and mailed to:
Frost Bank
Attn: Gary Doss
1010 Lamar St. Suite 700
Houston, TX 77002
Ryan was married last October and his wife is six months pregnant with twin girls. Remember the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq? Ryan was there with TOW Platoon 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines (our old unit) and was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon. Despite his many recent setbacks, he still runs the Tuscaloosa Toys for Tots campaign every year. He also finds time to serve on the local Marine Corps League, the Petroleum Landman's Association and is active in his church.
I've never known Ryan to complain, ever. When I talked to him the night of the storm, he said "Yeah, we took a good hit, but we're O.K." Here's what a good hit is to Gunny Leach. His home, the contents of his home and all of his possessions are gone. Clothes, baby shower gifts, wedding gifts, uniforms … everything is gone. Ryan and his wife rode the storm out in a neighbor's basement (an oddity in the South). Those of you that went through Hurricanes Katrina, Rita or Ike can sympathize.
Our Marine Corps family and friends are determined to help Ryan and his family get back on their feet. If you have the ability to help, it will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
A Frost Bank account has been opened to accept donations. Checks can be made to the Ryan Leach Family Benefit Fund and mailed to:
Frost Bank
Attn: Gary Doss
1010 Lamar St. Suite 700
Houston, TX 77002
Posted on 5/3/11 at 6:30 pm to BoudinJoe
My prayers to Ryan! I'm in ttown and got time. If he needs anything,please let me know.
SemperFi!
SemperFi!
Posted on 5/3/11 at 7:08 pm to NYCAuburn
Checking in from Madison County, Al. I'll keep it short as power\phone\interwebs, etc. are spotty and at a premium. Damage to house and property, no injuries to family. Home secured, checking on and helping neighbors. Prayers and thoughts appreciated. I've never witnessed the amount of support, kindness, unselfeshness, and love I've seen over the last 6 days. I'm truley witnessing the "Gentler Angels of our Nature". 
This post was edited on 5/3/11 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 5/3/11 at 7:52 pm to fishcraze
Thanks, for the kind words. He's got nothing left, so anything will help at this time!
Posted on 5/4/11 at 9:20 am to BoudinJoe
quote:
One of my closest friends (and TD.com user), Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Leach, took a direct hit from a massive tornado in Tuscaloosa, Alabama last week. For those of you who don't know Ryan, he's originally from New Orleans and graduated from LSU.
Ryan was married last October and his wife is six months pregnant with twin girls. Remember the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq? Ryan was there with TOW Platoon 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines (our old unit) and was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon. Despite his many recent setbacks, he still runs the Tuscaloosa Toys for Tots campaign every year. He also finds time to serve on the local Marine Corps League, the Petroleum Landman's Association and is active in his church.
I've never known Ryan to complain, ever. When I talked to him the night of the storm, he said "Yeah, we took a good hit, but we're O.K." Here's what a good hit is to Gunny Leach. His home, the contents of his home and all of his possessions are gone. Clothes, baby shower gifts, wedding gifts, uniforms … everything is gone. Ryan and his wife rode the storm out in a neighbor's basement (an oddity in the South). Those of you that went through Hurricanes Katrina, Rita or Ike can sympathize.
Our Marine Corps family and friends are determined to help Ryan and his family get back on their feet. If you have the ability to help, it will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
A Frost Bank account has been opened to accept donations. Checks can be made to the Ryan Leach Family Benefit Fund and mailed to:
Frost Bank
Attn: Gary Doss
1010 Lamar St. Suite 700
Houston, TX 77002
What part of Tuscaloosa is he in? Born/raised and still live in Tuscaloosa and would be willing to help with any cleanup he may be facing. Let us know if we can provide anything.
Posted on 5/4/11 at 10:22 am to RollTide MJ
He lived between 10th and 15th in what was a nice neighborhood. The Cajun Calvary was there all last week and managed to salvage what they could, but he's still basically homeless. Cash is king these days ...
Posted on 5/6/11 at 12:20 pm to BoudinJoe
I just looked your friend up on facebook. His house got leveled. I'm a broke college student, so I unfortunately cant do much as far as money goes.
Posted on 5/7/11 at 12:45 pm to NYCAuburn
whew!(wipe forehead) we made it just a few trees down
at the creek. had a lot come close, the f5 that took out
phil cambell lifted when it got to us, here a pic i took as it went by it touch down again in tenn.
This one went to the north of us.
at the creek. had a lot come close, the f5 that took out
phil cambell lifted when it got to us, here a pic i took as it went by it touch down again in tenn.
This one went to the north of us.
Posted on 5/7/11 at 3:43 pm to anothergumper
I'm glad it missed you guys!
Posted on 5/7/11 at 3:58 pm to Funky Tide 8
Thanks
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