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J.R. Watson
April 20, 2015
I will always remember the fun I had with my friends Willard and Royce growing up in Picher. We use to hang around Harry Kelso's shop and he would give us candy and sodas. It was some of the best times in my life and helped to mold me into the man I became.
RAMONA ( RONNI) STEWART ( PARKER)
March 22, 2014
I LIVED IN PICHER WHEN I WAS LITTLE MOST OF MY COUSINS LIVED 'THERE IM VERY SADDENED
blendene hurt
May 10, 2011
All i can say was most horiffying thing ive ever seen in Picher we were broken hearted for those who lost loved ones and glad to see the survivors
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nicholas stewart
July 19, 2009
I was in Iraq when I found out that Picher had been wiped out by the tornado. My heart slammed into my throat and my stomach curdled cause of the fact that my Grandfather, Bill Squirrel, still lived in picher even though he had been given so many offers to move. If anyone can give me an answer that he is still alive I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me at [email protected]. My prayers are with all the families.
Pam DeWolfe ( Daigh)
October 10, 2008
MY GRANDMA EDNA ALEXANDER MOVED TO PICHER IN 194? SINCE THEN MOST OF MY FAMILY HAVE LIVED THERE AT SOME TIME. LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Shawn Thomas
July 6, 2008
may our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who pass.
Kami Lile
June 27, 2008
We recently visited the area and it was complete devistation! Our families thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
after memorial day, the pain is still fresh your in our prayers!
June 1, 2008
June 1st 2008 Picher, Ok
June 1, 2008
Mrs. Reena Hicks
June 1, 2008
My husband and I just got home from touring the devastation, in Picher.He has talked so much with fond memories of playing on the Chat piles with his brothers as a child, there.And PBS aired a special about the superfund ordeal and my daughter just wept over the injustice of it all, now this....the unthinkable.And my heart caved at the thought of lives being lost in this devastation! I pray for all the fine folks in the area there.You are Gods finest, though enough to walk through this horrible devastation, and still stand tall with pride for your community!Your heavy in my heart, I just can not get your loss out of my mind!And I pray help comes soon to assist you in the clean up, and rebuild!God Bless you all
Lori McClellan
May 27, 2008
My grandmother & grandfather used to live in Picher when my mother was a young girl. My grandfather was a dynamite man in the Eagle-Picher mines. I am sorry to hear of the devastation that has come to Picher for it holds special memories for my family. May God be with each and every family touched by the tragedy and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
NaTasha Beaty
May 22, 2008
My husband, my kids and I were in the Picher Exspress store when the tornado hit!!! We are thankin god for our lives but in the same thought we are going to miss Picher, OK...... GOOD TIMES & BAD but our home town forever!!!!!!!!
Dorothy Leaf/Carr
May 20, 2008
my heart and prayers are with you guys. i spent 13 years of my life in picher. i love the town and a part of your heart gets tourn out when you here what has happened. love you all
Misty Clark
May 19, 2008
I used to live in Quapaw, OK. and Joplin, MO. I have been to Picher, OK. several times and I always thought it was an awsome looking town...so many neat looking building...Evryone will be in my thoughts always. My husband grew up in Quapaw, OK. He still can't believe what had happened.
Dara Hames
May 19, 2008
I have lived in picher all of my life and still do.My oldest daugther,her three children and my youngest daugther were home when the tornado hit. Thank the lord that they were worned in enough time to run across the street to a residence that had already been bought out and get into the celler there.
Deanna McMurray
May 18, 2008
May God be with the people of Picher. I love Picher and always will... My mother Elaine (Cobb) Goins (PHS '55) was raised there and my twin sister and I (who have lived in California our whole lives) spent all our summers there growing up. We still now go back each summer for a couple weeks to stay in Picher. My Grandmother Ellen Freeman finally moved a few months ago to Commerce, but by God's grace escaped harm from the tornado as she was planning to be in Picher the evening of May 10. Picher people are the best people on earth and I love them and all the wonderful memories I have of this town. May God help them rebuild their lives and go on after this sad event. My family in Picher included my mother Elaine Cobb, Earl and Rhyldia Hand (ran the American Apartments for years along with my grandmother Dorotha Cobb) and of course, my father's mom and step-dad Ellen and Virgil Freeman. If you have memories of these folks to share with me, please send email to [email protected].
elizabeth purcell
May 17, 2008
I thank you all for your lovely words of encouragement
Chrissie Sharkey (Potter)
May 16, 2008
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since I received news Saturday night that the tornado had hit and Picher was all but gone. My Father was born in Picher, and is now laid to rest there with the rest of his family. He loved Picher and it broke his heart to see it over the last few years as it struggled to hang on. However, as a kid, he made it come alive for me! He would stand on Main St and tell me a story illustrating how it looked then, and I could see it. Often the tables were turned, when Miss Wanda, or one of my cousins would sit and tell me their side of the story, how it was to watch the young Bill around town on whatever his mission of the day might be.
The families of the men and women who toiled to build that town, who always considered it home, will always hold you and your memories dear.
Garrett Miller
May 16, 2008
Thank you Picher for all you gave this nation over the years.
Mark Helms
May 15, 2008
I lived in Columbus, Ks. for a while in the late 70's. Been to Picher many times. You have my undying sympathy, and my hopes and prayers that any and all happens to make your lives improve.
Dennis Woods
May 15, 2008
As a former Picherite I am saddened by the total devastation. Although I left many years ago the memories of my younger days are there.
Brick and mortar may fade or give way but fond memories will help get you to another day. A Picherite isn't just a current resident of a town in N.E. Oklahoma, but rather something you take with you wherever you go.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
I am praying for all of you
Dennis Woods
Lori Mowrey
May 15, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to you all!!
Lana Craig
May 15, 2008
May God bless you all, and hold you in his hand. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone touched by this terrible tragedy. Okies are a strong, proud and resilient bunch, but this is just incredibly devastating, especially for those who lost their loved ones. I wish all the best for all of you in the days to come. God bless.
Steve Jones
May 14, 2008
When you say the name Picher first comes to mind is the people they are strong and true fighters. I have always been proud of my home town and always will. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Douglas Fowler
May 14, 2008
As a ex-resident of Miami Oklahoma, I am so sadden by the tragedy, by loss of life by those in that Tornado. in Picher Oklahoma. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. Matthew 5:4 (Kjv) BLESSED are THEY that MOURN: for THEY shall be COMFORTED. Psalms 126:5 (KJV) THEY that SOW in TEARS shall REAP in JOY. Revelation 21:4 (KJV) And GOD shall WIPE ALL TEARS from their EYES; and there shall be NO more DEATH, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Just be comforted to know God knows your pain.
Kevin Johnston
May 13, 2008
May God bless and keep you all through this tragedy. Growing up in Quapaw, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this trying time. Though times get tough keep your eye on the ROCK and firm foundation of Jesus Christ.
Kevin Stilley
May 13, 2008
May the God of all comfort make known to you the love and concern that many of us have for you though we be far away.
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PHILLIP SAVORY
May 13, 2008
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU IN PICHER OK. I AM ALSO WORRIED ABOUT LONG LOST RELITIVES IN PICHER MY STEP DAD "MY DADDY" WAS JACK PARKER , MY GRANDMA CARR & MY AUNT JESSIE ARE THE ONLY NAMES I KNOW OF. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS PLEASE LET ME KNOW! AT [email protected] THANKS & GOD BLESS
Katrina Bryant
May 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Picher. Please do not loose hope, with God's love and guidance anything is possible. God is always with us, even in our darkest hour, it may not feel that way, but I assure you he is with you.
LETTIE COLVIN
May 13, 2008
I LIVE IN MOORE OK, AND WE HAVE HAD OUR SHARE OF TRAGEDY, BUT IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE SORROW GOD PERFORMED MANY MIRACLES, MAY HE BE WITH ALL OF YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF HEARTACHE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
May 13, 2008
My prayers are with all of you.My grandparents were in their house as this hit..Thank goodness their fine but no house to live in..God bless all of you.
Joy Hatfield-Couch
May 12, 2008
I graduated from Picher High School and have always considered that area to be home. Although I moved away after college, my parents are still there. My heart is broken for the people of Picher, but it is a community of strong and proud people and I know everyone will pull together and get through this. My prayers are with you all.
Glenda Ledbetter
May 12, 2008
MY PRAYER'S GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU IN PICHER, OK. WE ALSO HAD SEVERAL HIT OUR COMMUNITY SAT. AFTERNOON, NOTHING LIKE YOU ALLL WENT THROUGH. LOOK TO GOD FOR HELP AND HE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU ALL.
james brewster
May 12, 2008
I grew up in miami and visited picher many times in my youth. My daughters childrens father was raised there and his family resides there still. My thoughts are with all of you who are devasted by this tragedy, may god bless you all.
Raynell Shrum
May 12, 2008
To all who lost someone in this devastation; my heart and prayers go out to you all. I can't possibly understand how deep your pain is. I pray somehow, someway, you can find some peace and comfort. May God bless you. I'll continue to pray for you all.
Linda Franklin Coleman
May 12, 2008
I grew up next door in Treece and felt like home was truly gone when I learned of this terrible devastation. It seems that Mother Nature has finally brought an end to an era. But, the people of the tri-state district have always proven to be strong and resilient. I send my love and thoughts to all of you who have lost loved ones, lost your homes, and lost the treasures that will remain only in your memories.
C L James
May 12, 2008
At times like this there are no words to express how Horrific the devastation really is, unless you have lived through it.
Video’s and Photos DO NO justice when you see a Book from 17 miles away buried 8 inches in the ground in your front yard, Bark striped from living green trees 50 or 60 foot tall or a pond that is now empty, that was full that very morning. Farm equipment and cars tossed like toys wrapped around trees. All that‘s left of your home is the foundation, everything else is gone.
I know because on May 3rd 1999, I watched as most of the world did, an F-6 Tornado (the largest on record) sweep through Bridge Creek, Oklahoma with 318 mile an hour winds that leveled our community, taking 11 lives. You walk around numb and tremble at the thought of another storm as the days go by.
But.. there is hope, you will recover, and build a stronger community in Picher, just as we have done here in Bridge Creek.
I want you to know that fellow Oklahomans across our great State are keeping you “ALL” in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
May God Bless
Stuart Bertulis
May 12, 2008
words are hard to come by at such tragic results and lose of life. My thoughts and prayers are with all that have lost loved one's and have suffered such horror in all the States of the United States Of America effected by this savage tornado.
A tornado that kills and does so much damge, is surly a bad thing, for all.
For the weather too be calm, would be a real down to earth blessing.
May God in Heaven hold everyone dear and rain in the weather once again.
Best Wishes. Stuart
God Save The Queen
Cain and Erin Conduff
May 12, 2008
Our hearts go out to you all...we had quite a few friends in the area and my heart breaks for every one of you that have suffered this or lost loved ones. God bless you..
renee bartlett
May 12, 2008
my thoughts are with everyone in pitcher. i grew up in commerce, and spent alot of time in pitcher and had many friends and family there. your all in my prayers
Susan McNabb (Tyree)
May 12, 2008
Having grown up in Picher this tragedy hits me very hard. I was on my way to mom and dad's for Mother's day when I got the call that the tornado had hit. When I got there, I couldn't believe the devastation. My thoughts, prayers and entire heart goes out to each and every person there. I have loved so many of you and I know that God will be with you during this difficult time. God bless you all!!
Ferra Janssen
May 12, 2008
My heart goes out to each and every person affected by this tornado. God bless you all!
Becky Webb
May 12, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to all of you and your families affected by this traggedy. I lost my husband in the may 3, 1999 tornado in OKC and I know how you all must be feeling. God Bless each and everyone of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
LaVon Gamache
May 12, 2008
My prayers go out to all who are suffering. I graduated from Commerce High School and I still have relatives living in that area.
Cokey and Liz Wilson
May 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll there at Picher.
Clara Looman
May 12, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lisa Scott
May 12, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Heather jackson
May 12, 2008
I went to FFATC for 6 months i love that place my toughts and prayers are with you all!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Vickie Treichler
May 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Krystle Nicole
Cindy Keeton
May 12, 2008
So sorry about this trajic happening that took place. You have a lot of people on your side. God bless.
John Lasker
May 12, 2008
Coming from a former Oklahoman(Lawton) my heart goes out to all the storm victims in Pitcher and Haywood. God will get yall thru this!!! Keep your faith and heads up!!!
Robert Keil
May 12, 2008
One of my close online friends lost family in the tornado, so my thoughts and prayers are with everyone and definitely her.
Ashley (East)Niceley
May 12, 2008
I grew up in Commerce and all of my family still resides there. This hits very close to my heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you try to pick up the piece of your lives and move forward.
Linda Briggs (Koch)
May 12, 2008
I have recently started to research my family history, and remember visiting my grandmother when I was a child in Picher OK. Her kitchen had a floor that sloped, and that's most of what I remember about her. Her name was Edna, but do not know what her last name was. She has since passed away, but I wanted to let all of you know, that my thoughts and prayers are with you all, some of you may be my long lost relatives! Any Hewkins out there? I suffered through the loss from a fire many years ago, we lost everything. Keep your heads up, believe me, you will make it through stronger and wiser. Hold your loved ones close and count your blessings. You will find many blessings as you come through this.
Tennile Mishler
May 12, 2008
all of my thoughts paryers and love go t my special family and friends in picher and cardin i grew up in cardin and picher to all i love hope you guys are ok love Tennile Mishler garden City Kansas
Bob Babylon
May 12, 2008
My thoughts go out to the people of Picher, OK.. I was hit back in the early 70's in Moore, OK..God bless each person.
WILL BE PRAYEING FOR U
MARIA DANIELS
May 12, 2008
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO U INT HIS TIME I OF NEED I HAD FAMILY THAT LIVED IN PICHER AND FRIENDS SO I AM WILL PRAY ER FOR ALL OF U
Earline Rowe-Holden
May 12, 2008
You are not alone. The spirit of Picher is to strong to ever die. All past residents living and dead are with all of you in spirit. I am proud to say I was born and raised there.
Jennifer Edwards
May 12, 2008
My heart, my thoughts and my prayers go out to the entire community of Picher...I'm am so sorry for everything you all have been through. As tough as it may be to see right now, there is light at the end of the tunnel...and the Lord IS there to help....Always remember...God brought you to it, and he WILL get you through it....May God bless each and every one of you through this difficult time....you are in my prayers.....
L C Scott
May 12, 2008
Our prayers are with the families of Picher Oklahoma. May God Bless you all.
beth messner
May 12, 2008
my love and prayers for my home state of oklahoma. and the people that lives there. beth messner
Brian & Holli Simmons
May 12, 2008
Our hearts go out to each of you affected by this terrible tragedy. May God bless each of you and keep you comforted!!!!
M. Y.
May 12, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of some wonderful people. Our church has all of you on the prayer list and you are in our thoughts and our prayers. You guys have been through so hard times and each time you leaned on your friends and family and other Oklahomans and bounced back and God will guide you again to make you stronger then before , just believe in him and know that there is many people in many places keeping you in thier prayers.
God bless and be with you all.
Lisa (Sims) LaMar
May 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all my family and friends in Picher. Even though I haven't lived there for several years, you are still in my heart! God bless you all!
Boon Tien Pang
May 12, 2008
My condolences to all who have suffered in this terrible tragedy. May you find the inner strength to overcome this adversity. God Bless !
Patrick Fioravanti
May 12, 2008
God Bless Oklahoma!
Beverly Hill
May 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.......
Maxine Chennault
May 12, 2008
I grew up in Afton and have a great love for that part of Oklahoma. May God bless each of you during these difficult days. My thoughts and prayers.
Bob
May 12, 2008
All of you are in my prayers. May God bless each of you and help you thru this trial in life.
Rick Black
May 12, 2008
Have faith in God, for only He can get you though this.
Nick Goins
May 12, 2008
My family and I are thinking about all of you.
scott dawson
May 12, 2008
God Bless You
Kim Nguyen
May 12, 2008
You are in my prayers!
K Dennis
May 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Vicky Condra
May 11, 2008
My heart aches for all of you fine people. Please know that many prayers are being sent your way.
Kurt Sexton
May 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
L. Clark
May 11, 2008
I was born in Joplin, MO. the night in April, 1956 when the tornado struck Galena, Ks. I add my prayers to all of you, having played down the chat piles many times.
Kathy Hunter
May 11, 2008
You are in my prayers
alan simpson
May 11, 2008
I know everyone will bounce back from this major strom.
Haydee de los Angeles Diaz
May 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lanny Fisher
May 11, 2008
May the Lord provide strength and peace in this time of need
Dennis
May 11, 2008
My sincerest sympathies and condolonces to all who lost a loved one. May God comfort you and give you an extra measure of strength and peace for the days ahead.
Ron and Wanda Bell
May 11, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Andrew Trevizo
May 11, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ben zuk
May 11, 2008
as an ex resident of NE Ok, i used to travel thru Picher and coached football and basketball games in Picher. i have fond memories of the area and my deepest condolences and sympathies go to all who have suffered. I know you will find a way to rise above, my hearts and prayers go to each of you; as well as the others affected from the tornado outbreak saturday.
Don Paczosa
May 11, 2008
God bless all of you.I know Oklahoma people are strong,and proud,and will help each other through this.My prayers are with you all.
JACK BERRINGER
May 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Hoots
May 11, 2008
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