Barry in better days on the ramparts of the Citadel just outside Cap Haitien in Feb 2003
A sad and tragic few days……..Here we are on Provo surrounded by a large population of Haitiens….. they are our friends, aquaintances and employees and everyone here knows of someone who has lost a son, a daughter, a father, a mother, uncles and aunts, cousins basically everyone in their families. A horrific tragedy of massive proportions that effects every single one of us.
A colourful street in Cap Hatien 7 years ago when we visited this island.
The chaos and devastation in Haiti is being brought into our livingrooms via TV every day and our hearts go out to everyone with family and relatives missing. The anguish and turmoil in Haiti is being felt all over the world. Here on Provo, we have a team of Fire Service Volunteers that are making ready to leave and assist. The Salvation Army is working closely with them and a Community Communications Centre has been set up so that our local Haitiens can access the internet to try and communicate with the devasted area of Port au Prince. Barry and I fondly remember the great time we had years ago on our visit to Cap Hatien on the North coast.
We hope everyone can find a way to help the people of Haiti. Look to your local Red Cross, the Salvation Army and donate what you can. Our prayers are with you all.
Marta