Sanford Hill, a 72-year-old resident of Lahaina, recounted the moments he left his senior living building as flames continued to enclose the entire Maui town. Hill also spoke about his survivor’s guilt, explaining that he’s not sure which of his neighbors survived, and lamented that the authorities could have better communicated evacuation plans.
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#Lahaina #Maui #Hawaii
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So glad you made it out
AN ANGLO-SAXON SURVIVED WOW HOW HE GET AWAY LOL YA VATICAN, ILLUMINATI, WARLOCKS, WITCHES, ORIENTALS, REPTILIANS YA WILL REGRET ALL YA DONE THIS WAS A ENERGY WEAPON AND YA ALL KNOW YA AMERICA CORPORATE DID THIS ON PURPOSE IT WAS ALL PLANNED JUST AS THE CANADA HAPPEN YA JUST CANT STOP HUH YA REALLY TRYING TO GET RID OF OUR PEOPLE 😂 KEEP PLAYING WITH THAT FIRE WATCH US THROW IT BACK
Bless his heart..many prayers for the family..praying for the families affected..
Ran into him once on Oahu, and struck up a brief conversation. Still seems sharp as a tack. Good thing he's bringing to light the impossible situation for people who lost everything. Even if they do get help and money afterwards, it'll likely be nowhere near enough.
I hope a fund is set up so we can donate to local people so they can keep and rebuilt their properties. We can collectively support people so a massive land grab does not become a reality. I truly believe that we are more informed then ever about these situations and have the power to protect the vulnerable.
They told them the fire was contained in all the police left
No such thing as luck!!! That was Gods grace!!! Accept Jesus now aa your savior who died for your sins!!!! That’s what he’s trying to show you through this!!!
Money will not bring back the dead. It has to do with a Democrat controlled government, 60 years now, allowing fuel load to build up above Lahaina. Then, they did not turn off the power, which sparked the blaze, then, they did not use the warning horns. The Democrats do nothing but destroy towns and cities. Their mainland counterparts must be in awe. It usually takes the Democrats years to destroy a town or city. Everyone knows this. Imua! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFAAHTHF-fY
We can only pray and donate as many times possible. People slowly will develop mental problems, thats is worst than be homeless overnight. It’s traumatic died burnt and many saw that
Qui tirera des leçons de cette tragédie. Prière pour vous tous ! ❤
I was in a fire once. When you smell smoke, grab your children and go. The dog will follow you.
Mr. Hill, we are very happy that you survived this horrible tragedy!
As survivor's guilt is a reality, be secure to live your life in the memory of the others we've loss. As that is the best thing we can do in honoring their lives, be the best we can be.
Life happens when we lease expect it . . . in good as well as bad.
Please celebrate your life, for there is a reason why we are all here. You will find your path forward from this sadness.
MUCH LOVE!
Who do we blame ? Who can we blame ? There has got to be someone to blame for this disaster….. Someone must pay….?
There was a lack of warning…but if Lahaina is like Kailua-Kona, then there were also very bad conditions that are allowed to persist; somehow inspections and codes don't fix them.
Malama Maui and Hawai'i after these fires.
The United States is spraying the skies with American tax dollars.
The nano fibers they are spraying for various reasons are flammable.
Thanks guys, very thoughtful, but I have never been afraid of heights, so that was awkward, surprised you though huh 😉
Biden is planning to go to Maui, in a few days. When is he going to visit East Palestine, Ohio?
🙏🙏🙏
Exactly … I’m worried about the local community also .
Adam Weintraub director of emergency management agency Hawaii did not activate the Sirens…. because the strong winds and smoke were unforseeable
The government is killing us making cars unaffordable to the majority now. All thanks to immigrants with eight kids they dump to come dominate here and get rich quick.
Respect Sir