Ziggy Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I haven't posted in a while because I have been trying to get the best shots possible and wanted my 4000th post to be full of special screen shots to show to this forum community that I love so much. Instead I'll show two shots of Fort McMurray Alberta, A place that has given me an opportunity to help support my young family and also the ability to afford to be able to enjoy my hobby of flight simulation. As many of you know, this City is in ruins and 90,000 people are without homes to go to for the foreseeable future and many have no homes to go to at all because of an unstoppable wild fire that at last count was a massive 850sq kms large and has created its own inferno weather system with lightning strikes creating more fires, To get an idea of what people were and are going through, Google (Fort McMurray wild fire) I for one will be going up to Ft.Mac to help clean up and rebuild when we are able and I pledge to other Albertains and Canadians to do the same if possible. I drive by one of the evacuation centers everyday on my way to work and see so many families,many with young children that have nothing left to go back to, I can't imagine. Thank goodness no one was seriously injured or killed and thank goodness these people still have each other. To the Fire fighters and Police as well as the brave people who drove up the highway into harms way to give Gas,Food and Water to those who were trying to escape, You are all amazing people. As well to Westjet and Canada North and many others for airlifting people out of harms way, Well done. If at all possible please donate to the Canadian Red Cross as many more donations are needed. www.redcross.ca/donate Alberta Strong!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Helping others is the noble thing to do. Canada is one of the best countries in the world and Canadians won't turn their backs to this tragedy. Always hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Great shots these, its a sad time to say the least and unless you have lived through this very hard to imagine I wish you and all your countryman well. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 A terrible time for all of the folks out there. Watched on the news last night and could not believe the damage being done. The main thing is that there have been no fatalities or serious injuries. Good luck to all of you over there and lets hope it soon rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anfield ace Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I wish you all well, and lots of good look, my heart goes out to all those families effected by this tragedy! Stay safe guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly37 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Great Post! Terrible situation for people of Fort McMurray Alberta . So sad, and sure help will help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan King Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 God bless you and the city. Prayers to those who have been affected in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm staying with all of you in my heart! Great set anyway! Voyager From iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 All of your kind comments are very much appreciated. The good news (if you can call it that) is that the fire is now moving away from communities at this point but the bad news is that it has grown to over 1000sq km and sadly one fatality has been reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostlp Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My thoughts are with Alberta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Greg, I appreciated your honorable heads up from some weeks ago. Maybe looking at the intact scenery through the simulator helps strengthen the mentality to rebuild the Fort. I planned a stop in Fort McMurray as part of my Canada tour. Learning about this fire shocked me deeply. Let me contribute a capture from above the city: All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Congrats on #4000 Greg , I will keep the fine people of Fort McMurray in my prayers . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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