Massive quake & tsunamis hit Asia, Please pray

Raja Muda · 28th December 2004, 06:01 AM

My prayers and condolences to the bereaved families and survivors. The northern states of the Malay peninsula are quite badly hit, though considering their proximity with the epicentre of the quake in Acheh (Penang is a short journey away by boat) we're thankfully spared the scale of death and destruction experienced in Sri Lanka, India and nearby Phuket.
Tremors are felt all the way south throughout Kuala Lumpur, especially in high rise buildings. So far, all forumites in KL are present and accounted for.
Living in what was considred a quake free zone, I guess people sometimes take for granted that we're living right in the middle of the ring of fire.
Many friends in the north live inland, so they were spared the worst of the tsunami.
The news bulletins warns us of aftershock and more waves and for people to continue to be careful at all times.
Tragedies like these tend to get you thinking about how fragile life really is and why you should make every second of your existence meaningful.
Also, man may be mortal, but the objects he fashioned with love and artistry such as the edged weapons we cherish in this forum confers him a kind of immortality.

John · 28th December 2004, 09:50 AM

Thoughts are with those affected and my "incense" added...

Spunjer · 28th December 2004, 12:57 PM

well put, raja muda. my thoughts and prayers to all that has been affected.

Radu Transylvanicus · 28th December 2004, 10:05 PM

How about Phillippines, is Moroland safe ?

Rick · 29th December 2004, 02:12 AM

A list of charities at this link :

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapc...tes/index.html

wilked aka Khun Deng · 29th December 2004, 05:30 AM

Thanks Rick, The money I had saved for my next sword purchase is now on its way via the links you supplied.

Rather · 29th December 2004, 03:20 PM

It is an unbelievable tragedy. Nearly every hour we learn from the news about a rising number of victims and among the many thousands who lost their live are most likely more than 100 tourists from my country. Our churches here in Germany started collections for the survivors in the devastated areas, many other organisations as the Red Cross and our political parties organised accounts for donations. Hopefully, the aiding organisations can help the struck countries to fight diseases and hunger. I will contribute my share.

28th December 2004, 06:01 AM	#1
Raja Muda Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 100	Killer Waves My prayers and condolences to the bereaved families and survivors. The northern states of the Malay peninsula are quite badly hit, though considering their proximity with the epicentre of the quake in Acheh (Penang is a short journey away by boat) we're thankfully spared the scale of death and destruction experienced in Sri Lanka, India and nearby Phuket. Tremors are felt all the way south throughout Kuala Lumpur, especially in high rise buildings. So far, all forumites in KL are present and accounted for. Living in what was considred a quake free zone, I guess people sometimes take for granted that we're living right in the middle of the ring of fire. Many friends in the north live inland, so they were spared the worst of the tsunami. The news bulletins warns us of aftershock and more waves and for people to continue to be careful at all times. Tragedies like these tend to get you thinking about how fragile life really is and why you should make every second of your existence meaningful. Also, man may be mortal, but the objects he fashioned with love and artistry such as the edged weapons we cherish in this forum confers him a kind of immortality.

29th December 2004, 02:12 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Donate ! A list of charities at this link : http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapc...tes/index.html

29th December 2004, 05:30 AM	#6
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Thanks Rick Thanks Rick, The money I had saved for my next sword purchase is now on its way via the links you supplied.

28th December 2004, 09:50 AM	#2
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Thoughts are with those affected and my "incense" added...

28th December 2004, 12:57 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	well put, raja muda. my thoughts and prayers to all that has been affected.

28th December 2004, 10:05 PM	#4
Radu Transylvanicus Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 2008-2010 Bali, 1998-2008 USA Posts: 271	How about Phillippines, is Moroland safe ?

29th December 2004, 03:20 PM	#7
Rather Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 72	It is an unbelievable tragedy. Nearly every hour we learn from the news about a rising number of victims and among the many thousands who lost their live are most likely more than 100 tourists from my country. Our churches here in Germany started collections for the survivors in the devastated areas, many other organisations as the Red Cross and our political parties organised accounts for donations. Hopefully, the aiding organisations can help the struck countries to fight diseases and hunger. I will contribute my share.