Merger & True Pain

[USA320Pilot]

Merger & True Pain

There is no merger pain greater than what has happened to fellow Americans in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. My heart goes out to those who are suffering in this Gulf Coast region and I wish I could fly emergency relief missions again for Hurricane Relief, but I am to old and retired.

In addition, I give thanks for relief organizations like FEMA, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, National Guard, U.S. military, and other relief organizations who are providing unbelievable assistance.

May God be with you all.

Please say a prayer tonight for these people facing "gut wrenching" issues and consider providing aid. According to US Airways the company has set up a relief fund per the note below:

Relief Efforts

ARLINGTON (theHub.com) - Hurricane Katrina has had a devastating impact on Gulf Coast communities, our employees and their families who work and reside there. Given the extensive damage to property and personal effects, US Airways has developed relief efforts to reach out to employees and communities affected by the devastating hurricane.

The US Airways Employee Relief Fund has been established to help support those employees who need assistance, the extent of which is not yet fully known. President and CEO Bruce Lakefield made the initial contribution to the Fund, which is being handled through Piedmont Aviation Credit Union (PACU).

“We are deeply saddened by the destruction brought on by this powerful hurricane. Our employees have expressed a strong desire to assist our colleagues who are personally affected and also to participate in overall relief efforts. We are moving to provide assistance as quickly as possible,â€￾ said Lakefield.

Employees who wish to contribute to the Fund may send checks (made payable to the US Airways Employee Relief Fund) to PACU, 3810 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Donations also can be made at any PACU branch in the following cities: Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Kenansville and Eden. Members of PACU can call 336-776-1700 (toll-free 800-433-7228) and choose Option 1 for member services, to request a transfer from a personal account to the Fund.

US Airways also established a Dividend Miles account, with a corporate donation of five million miles, to help the American Red Cross with hurricane relief efforts.

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[USA320Pilot]

I have flown missions into Sarajevo and the Middle East during war and to Homestead, FL during hurricane relief efforts, but what I am seeing on TV now from the Gulf Coast is worse than the situations I listed above.

Alligators and snakes in the streets, Gulfport leveled, caskets lifted out of the ground and thrown across the street, 80% of New Orleans under water, no toilets, no food, no water, no communications for emergency workers, hospitals losing generators, and a "personal living he11, true pain, and suffering."

This is the most heart breaking event I have ever seen and I have personally witnessed devastation before, but nothing like this disaster.

With that said, there are stories of great Americans who act as relief workers saving others, the Army Corp of Engineers repairing levees, pumps being positioned to take out the water, MRE's and other rations being brought in, airports being readied for air transport relief, and other great scenes of heroism.

Yes we have the "merger and true pain"...I guess it's all a matter of perspective, but to me the real story is the scenes of devastation from the Gulf Coast, scenes that I have never seen before.

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[Harry Callahan]

"I have flown missions" me me me, it's al about me.
Who cares!

 

[us10]

I agree , a disaster like this puts things into perspective.

 

[Bud8EE]

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[USA320Pilot]

It's not about me, it's about what I have personally witnessed and to put the Gulf Coast tragedy into perspective. We have all gone through a lot of pain at US Airways, but it does not compare in any way to the pain being experienced in the Gulf Coast.

It's all a matter of perspecvtive...

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[Walmartgreeter]

Watching the coverage last night, I felt the same way as I did watching the people jump out of the towers. Anybody catch the video of the woman reporter talking the the guy with his grandkids. His house split in two and he lost his wife...just standing there with the children, and no place to go. Even the reporter lost it (as did I watching it.) We are at least asking our friends to send something, anything to the Red Cross, or whoever they support. Maybe you guys and gals can put aside your differences, at least on this thread. Greeter.

 

[USA320Pilot]

Greeter:

I agree...I saw the man who lost his wife and it was very emotional.

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[a320av8r]

After living through Hurricane Floyd and the resulting floods at ground zero in 1999, I believe I can honestly understand what those folks are going through. My heart and prayers goes out to all of them. The shock of the first few days will wear off but the memories will haunt you for a lifetime. My wife and I both broke down last night watching the coverage and having flashbacks.

Keep the faith and remember that things will get better, it's a long road to recovery.

God bless you all.

 

[cirrus]

Merger & True Pain

There is no merger pain greater than what has happened to fellow Americans in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. My heart goes out to those who are suffering in this Gulf Coast region and I wish I could fly emergency relief missions again for Hurricane Relief, but I am to old and retired.

In addition, I give thanks for relief organizations like FEMA, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, National Guard, U.S. military, and other relief organizations who are providing unbelievable assistance.

May God be with you all.

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Well said 320. It certainly puts a perspective to "things could be worse."

Thank you for your prior assistance endeavors. It must have been a privilege and honor to be in a position to do so.

 

[AL-PS-PI-AW]

"I have flown missions" me me me, it's al about me.
Who cares!

[post="295064"][/post]​

What the hell is your problem? I see nothing wrong with his post. Get a grip.

 

[PHX-F/A]

Greeter:

I agree...I saw the man who lost his wife and it was very emotional.

Regards,

USA320Pilot

[post="295152"][/post]​

That man is going to stick in my memory forever. He was completely destroyed, and he had his young son there with him too. The reporter was clearly upset as well. I was yelling at the TV, Hug him, embrace , don't just shove a camera in his face!