Brainerd Church of Christ Minister Bruce Wooley was among the thousands at the Georgia Dome when an EF-2 tornado hit downtown Atlanta on March 14, 2008 during the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal between Mississippi State and Alabama.
"Providential" is the word used by Mr. Wooley to describe the event where Alabama Forward, Mykal Riley hit a 3-pointer with no time left to force overtime, and perhaps save hundreds of lives in the process.
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Baby Tumbleweed11 month old Kyson Stowell was thrown more than 300 feet by the tornado that hit Sumner County, Tennessee, and lived. What's more incredible is that he may have saved his own life by alerting rescue workers to the fact that he was a real human being and not just one of the many dolls strewn around the muddy field he lay in face down in. Kyson's Grandmother, Kay Stowell tells Kyson's story and how his strong family background may have prepared him to survive this deadly tornado.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Emmy's Story ContinuedEmmy Cherry was a very special girl who died in the Atkins, Arkansas tornado of February 5, 2008. In this second part of "Emmy's Story" family members tell of how very special Emmy really was.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
A Special Thank You To Emergency Workers from Stacy KizerStacy Kizer of Atkins, Arkansas talks about the incredible acts of kindness and generosity by the American Red Cross, FEMA, Arkansas Tech University Students and even a Katrina Hurricane survivor who cooked for the volunteers and people of the community.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Emmy's StoryEmmy Cherry was only 10 years old when she was taken by the tornado that destroyed Atkins, Arkansas on February 5, 2008. In this special Tornado Witness interview, you will learn about how very special Emmy was from stories from family and through the many stories that Emmy wrote. Emmy was only 10 years old, but she was said to have the reading level of a college freshman. Judge for yourself once you have heard some of her stories included in this interview with her Grandmother, Kay Cher ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Layfayette Tornado Interview with John SpencerJohn Spencer rode-out the Lafayette tornado in his La-Z-Boy chair while his house was completely destroyed around him. Hear the dramatic account that was both shocking and thrilling for this Tornado Witness.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Lafayette Tornado Interview with Dusty McGiverDusty had about 9 minutes to leave his home before it was completely destroyed by the tornado. A weather radio and quick action on his part saved his life.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Lafayette Tornado Interview with Rosetta BandaRosetta lost everything to the tornado, except for her family. Still the pain goes on for her and the other survivors of the town of Lafayette, including the town church that lost its Preacher along with his family in an accident that happened while they gave aid to families displaced by the tornado.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |