Hopefully this great tragedy will make the governments of the world unite and see that it is people not politics that matter.
My sincere condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones in this terrible disaster. tim, 12/01/2005 15:19:09
Our deepest sympathies go out to all peaople who have lost family and friends in this tragedy
From All at South Hetton Primary School Name Withheld, county durham, 10/01/2005 15:28:17
It feels as everyone in the world has been touched by this terrible tragedy.
My deepest sympathies go out to people who have lost family and friends. The not knowing must be heartbreaking for those loved ones still missing.
We can take hope in the miracle stories of those who survived against all the odds and be overwhelmed by the kindness people are showing in acts and donations that are making a real difference. Lesley, Durham, England, 10/01/2005 13:52:14
Even a fortnight later the tragedy continues to unfold. I believe that there is hope in all of this - it is just hard to find. I am not a religious person but find myself praying for the helpless and bereaved. That this is an international issue is now beyond doubt, I hope it makes all governments realise that we are a global village. We need to relieve these countries of the vast burden of debt they carry - but this should be done in Africa as well, they too are one step away from national and international disaster. Name Withheld, 10/01/2005 12:17:54
i write to express my condolence to the families/nationals who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster in asia and africa.
my heart goes out to you all as i pray GOD to grant the souls of victims eternal rest in HIS BOSOM. "YOUR MEMORIES LIVES ON!" peter omoruyi igbinedion, [email protected], benin city, edo state , nigeria, 08/01/2005 11:42:03
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HOW DEVASTATED AND TOUCHED I AM BY THIS DISASTER I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH PAIN ON PEOPLES FACES AND I CAN NEVER KNOW HOW THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES FEEL ALL I CAN DO IS OFFER MY CONDOLENCES LOVE TO YOU ALL KATIE XXX
katie , south hetton, durham, england, 06/01/2005 16:58:15
My heart goes out to all the people involved in this terriable event I was in phuket a mere day before the wave stuck I can't believe how lucky i am. Unforturely thousands of other people weren't so lucky and it is up to us all to donate whatever money we can to help the victims and countries out. Paul, Durham, 06/01/2005 15:05:41
really cant imagine how it must feel for you losing your loved ones our hearts and prayers go out to you nicola, [email protected], bishop auckland, 05/01/2005 15:56:39
we are thinking of you at this sad time. from all students and staff at gamelea countryside training trust.
our hearts go out to all who have suffered with this terrible tragedy.
www.gameleactt.org.uk Ruth Glossop, maxhall@, chesterfield, Derbyshire, united kingdom, 05/01/2005 14:04:32
I haven't shed so many tears in a long long time. Thinking of everybody who is affected by this. Gary Grainger, Aycliffe Village, Durham, 05/01/2005 12:46:33
Such a terrible thing to happen - i feel terribly sorry for all the victims. Brian Brincome, 05/01/2005 11:31:05
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost or are still looking for their loved ones.I cannot begin to imagine haw those affected are feeling.
Try & keep smiling & please try to donate as much as you can.
All my love Clare xx Clare Gleghorn, [email protected], Stanley, Co Durham, England, 04/01/2005 16:30:13
With Regards, Sympathy and Very Best Wishes for the future to all those who have been touched by what has happened. Andy P, Durham, UK, 04/01/2005 11:53:35
may god be with you all be brave be strong the whole world is thinking about you all all our love michelle jay and family and friends michelle randall, durham, 04/01/2005 11:37:37
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones and for those who are still to find them, may they draw some comfort from the fact that the whole world is grieving with them, please donate what you can, when you can, it all helps. debbie, Co. Durham, England, 04/01/2005 10:59:41
I would like to send all of my condolences to all of those effected by the tsunamis. The world is thinking of you all. Aoife Sherwin, [email protected], Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 03/01/2005 17:38:39
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those effected by this tradegy.
However, we must not give up hope for the missing - especially when a women has just been found at sea floating on a palm tree. David and Audrey, [email protected], CROOK, Co Durham, UK, 03/01/2005 12:14:09
Words are not enough - condolences to all that have lost and thoughts to the survivors and helpers who have witnessed first hand this tragedy unfold. Please pledge as much as you can afford to the DEC. kirsty hughes, liverpool, 02/01/2005 23:46:42
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy David Taylor, Hartlepool, Cleveland, United Kingdom, 02/01/2005 19:43:49
this is a terrible waste of human life. my thoughts and hopes go out to the survivors of all faiths and countries and my prayers are said for the dead andrew hood, [email protected], ferryhill, co. durham, U.K., 02/01/2005 16:32:58
our thoughts & prayers are with you
all lindsay mckenna & family, [email protected], bolton, 01/01/2005 16:25:42
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected with the Tsunami that struck on 26th December claiming thousands of lives. I hope people all over the world unite and do all that they can to help these poor inocent people. bev, Peterlee, Co.Durham, Uk, 01/01/2005 15:02:52
What a terrible and heart wrenching disaster. We cannot imagine the horror of living through such a thing, it makes you stop and think of how lucky we all are! How terrifying and devistating it must be to lose loved ones in such a way. A stobbart, co durham, 01/01/2005 14:34:45
May all 3 level, heaven, earth and hell pray for all tsunami victim.omtf jason cheo, [email protected], singapore, singapore, singapore, 01/01/2005 05:22:20
This has been the saddest New Year I've ever known. The grief of so many who have lost loved-ones is beyond imagination. "My life flows on in endless song, above earth's lamentation," sings Songs Of Praise TV presenter Aled Jones in a hauntingly beautiful version of the old hymn, My Life Flows On. "No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that Rock I'm clinging.The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart - a fountain ever springing.". For centuries Christians have poured out, in words and music, the peace and joy of Christ that filled their souls, in spite of war and persecution, trial and tragedy. Some of our greatest hymns were written in times of extreme individual and national suffering. How was it that these hymn-writers were able to describe such profound inner calm in circumstances that would break most people's spirits?
see: www.foodforthought.org.uk/healthy emotions
Eileen Fletcher, United Kingdom, 01/01/2005 01:16:59
I have seen the pictures, but still can't believe this tragedy has happened. I have family living in Indonesia who escaped the disater. So many lives lost is incomprehesible. All around the world should realise now we are a world community and stop the needless death of people of every colour and creed. As nature will take us as and when she chooses. My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a friend or relative. THIS HAS AFFECTED THE WORLD. Chrissy Goundry, Birmingham, England, 01/01/2005 01:02:12
My heart goes out to all who have been affected by this great tradgedy. It is encouraging to see that out of it perhaps some good can come if it stops the squabbles between the world's superpower and the UN, between the Tamil Tigers and Government of Sri Lanka etc. and gets everybody to act together for the common good of all.
The British people have shown their great generosity in giving to the appeal. Perhaps now is a good time for Durham County Council to become a truly enabling Council and to work in partnership with the people of the County to enable us all to do something practical to help the people affected by the tsunamis. It's happening in other parts of the country, why not here? MikeK, Stanley, Durham, 31/12/2004 20:30:08
Our thoughts are with you all. Stephen & Lynne McKinlay, Sunderland, 31/12/2004 09:50:43
the rich is not doing enough to help the tsunamis-hit countries. not just money-wise but also the technology-wise. God bless the survivors and pray for the dead people faith, 30/12/2004 16:39:49
This is major human tragedy. This terrible natural disaster which affected more nine countries while shocked the whole world.Let's support the survivor and pray for the death. I think the US's pledge of 35m is too little. Hannah, 30/12/2004 16:19:32
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