Three professional "storm chasers" were among the 13 people who died in the tornadoes that ripped through the Oklahoma City area Friday, the research project they ran confirmed Sunday.
Tim Samaras, 55, founder of the tornado research project, called Twistex, based in Lakewood, Colo.; his son Paul, 24; and their chase partner, Carl Young, 45, all died after they were overtaken by a multiple-vortex tornado that sharply changed direction near El Reno, Okla.
"This is a devastating loss to the meteorological, research and storm chasing communities," Twistex meteorologist Tony Laubach said in the statement. "I ask that you keep the families in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. There is some comfort in knowing these men passed on doing what they loved."
Living in Oklahoma and knowing several people in El Reno, Moore and Shawnee, I cannot understand what anyone would gain by scorning the victims and their loved ones, but that's not the point. The help others give is working. Don't forget about us.
I AM GHF! YOU CAN'T STOP ME! SEND ALL THE EMAILS YOU WANT TO THAT MOTHER FUCKING ADMIN! HE CAN'T SAVE YOU BECAUSE I RULE THE DOLLARS! I AM INVINCESABAL! >: )
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24 Name: 11th Doctor : 2013-06-05 17:49 ID:0fH2Ltrq [Del]
We Will help. If all or most Dollar members unite and donate to the fund for the unfortunate that we can make a difference for them and their family's. I already donated 500$ to the fund you also should help if you can and cared.
