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There's no way I could tell about the sick feeling that I got concerning the beautiful little town of Baxter Springs, KS. The tornado smitten community that was so pleasant to us visitors, and my, what a welcome we always received. Of course our visits to Baxter Spring was for the Steel Guitar Convention held there every October and Lee and Ray and the rest of the board and all those that made the convention a delightful experience. Our hearts bleed for your devastation. The property and land marks that characterize your town, I hope they are still untouched. Of course, to us, the Community Center and the motel we always stayed in, and the McDonalds close by, are the buildings we are most familiar with. I'm still unaware of what was destroyed or damaged, I can only imagine, and I'm not anxious to get the details! I hope your community can build back and be comforted. I believe with all my heart our heavenly Father will ease the heart pain and give you solace. We're looking forward to October and the next Route 66 Steel Guitar Show!!!

Jerry, thank you so much. We love you and Venda. We had about 80 to 90 homes and buildings destroyed. The community building and the motel are ok with no damages done. My oldest sons house was completely destroyed. It missed my house by about 5 blocks. Thank God that there were no deaths reported. Thanks to all for asking. We will survive!!!!!!!! Ray

Ray you all will be in our prayers. Thank God know one got killed. Wes

Ray you all will be in our prayers. Thank God know one got killed. Wes

We too want to offer our prayers for our Baxter family. I say family because Baxter friends are more like family to Zane and I.

We too will be looking forward to seeing everyone in October.

Your in our Prayers!

GOD bless!

Terry and Zane Wood

Ray I had talked to Norma Jean about you and Lee. Glad to see you on the forum. Glad you are ok. Sorry to hear about your son's house. Take care.

Donna

Ray,
I am so sorry for you son's loss. Helen and I will be praying for you and your family as the rebuilding starts. We can be thankful that there were no lives lost. Having been raised in "tornado alley", I know the devastation these things cause.

Thinking and praying for all those who had losses.

Jim and Helen Means

REMENBER MY FRIEND, TORNADO = BAD GOD= GOOD. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT OR KILLED

Ray, I tried to call you last night but couldn't get through. So glad your alright. Sorry about your sons house. Sounds like a good time for a benifit.

Sorry to hear about your sons house but glad no one was killed. You must have electricity back on since you are on the computer.

On Phoenix TV they sid it hit near the downtown area - is that right?

Glad you and Lee are OK

Hope to see ya soon

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Ray,talked to Fred earlier and he told me you and Lee were O.K.Reallly sorry to hear about your sons house .Our prayers will be with all of of Baxter Springs. With out a doubt one of the pertiest towns in tHe country. I believe Norman Rockwell got a lot of his ideas for his art work from this perfectly built town. Ray

Prayers for my dear friends and the whole Baxter Springs community.

Thinking of all our friends in Baxter. Jerry Hanley pretty much said it all. So sorry about your son's loss Ray, but like you said, you will survive. Larry and Jean

Ray, I am thankful you and the family are ok. I know you will overcome this tragedy and all will return to the peaceful and lovely community as before. Best wishes, Larry D.

Ray we're so glad to hear that you and your family are alright. Sorry about your son's house but glad to hear he and his family are alright also. We'll keep all of you in our prayers.
...Roy and Barbara

Ray
Glad to hear that everyone survived this. Property can be replaced or rebuilt, but family can't. Our best wishes are with you.

Sure glad it missed you, and sure sorry to hear it got your son"s home. We don"t want anymore of them..... Good to see you at S.S. show. Sure hope your legs get better. Ron

Ray, Glad everyone is OK! Praying for your son and everyone else affected by the tornado!

I just got my internet on. I received no damage but my son was working at the grocery store when it was hit. No one was hurt just damaged vehicles. Thank you all for your prayers and concerns. Some rebuilding has already started and a lot of cleanup.
Lee

Ray,
Good to hear you're okay but sorry that your son lost his house...as you said, you'll survive and Baxter Springs will rebuild and come back stronger! Carl
p.s. I sent you a Private Message.

Are we able to have meeting Sunday?

Are we able to have meeting Sunday?

Doug, the meeting we'll still have! Same time and same place. We'll see you Sunday . Ray

Ray, Lee, we are so glad you are OK. Ray we are very sorry to hear about your Son's house. Never good or a good time for that for sure. Take care brother.

Rita and Bobby DeMoss

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