A MEMBER IN NEED OF SUPPORT


Many of you know david_ten.  David has been a respected and knowledgeable member of this forum for some time.  His musical journey has taken him down an interesting and thoughtful pathway.  He has always been a gentleman with a positive thing to say. When other members were at life's end, it was David who reached out to them. 

I have had the privilege of getting to know David a bit outside the realm of this forum. Sadly, David's safety and home encountered some trying times with the recent devastating hurricane in New Orleans.  Fortunately, he and his family are safe. However, his home sustained significant damage.  Trying to move forward with limited water, food, gasoline, and no electric service has been difficult indeed.

Please offer David a word of encouragement and/or your prayers during this difficult time. I'm sure he would appreciate that.  Yet one more reminder of all that we have to be thankful for.

corelli
David,

Incredibly sorry for what you are going through, again you and your familes safety is what's most important.

Thank you for all your positive work regarding your love of music and this passionate hobby.

Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
David, I'm so sorry it happened to you.  Stay strong, it will pass.  Everything does.
Thanks for the heads-up corelli. My best thoughts for a fast return to normal for you and your loved ones david_ten.
My late brother Paul lost his home completely during Katrina, and his law firm moved him to their branch in Texas for months after so that he was separated from his wife and three young children for months after. I know what you must be enduring. Glad that at least your family survived. 

I enjoy your posts. Best of luck going forward. Glad you and your family are least safe. 

-Brian
So sorry this is happening to you David and your family. I have a close friend down there also going through the same.Stay strong and be safe.
@david_ten  bless you and your family, pls reach out if i can help you or someone you know in need
to david & Family so Good to know your family & You Are Safe  When one Door Closes Another One Will Open  I Feel there are Better Days Ahead fore You & Yours  i Spent 8months in the 9th Ward Katrina 2006 I met so really wonderful people It will be ok best wishes GereLeary USMC
I have a son who is working on a disaster relief crew in New Orleans.  His stories are unbelievable 
positive thoughts and energy towards you @david_ten 

it breaks my heart to hear of your hardship among so many in the recent horrible weather events

stay strong - what doesn't break us makes us stronger
When the prayers go up, the blessings come down.

God be with you and your family david_ten.
@corelli and everyone  Thank you so much. Incredibly touching. 

Had no idea corelli had posted this and saw it by pure accident while posting a link to a review. 
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thanks, he is one of the true gentlemen of this strange virtual place.

prayers, and help anyway i can give it from afar
@nonoise   So true.  Thanks for posting and encourage others to reach out on this thread or via PM.
   Very sad to hear about david_ten and his family. Disasters like this show that the people affected are not just stats or someone, somewhere else who's not somehow affiliated with us.
   The important thing is that he and his family are safe. Nothing can replace the lives of those we love and who are close to us.
   The hard part will be the rebuilding and/or going back as this is far from over. Reading up on what New Orleans is going through, not to mention  New York and Pennsylvania, the extensive damage wrought by this storm will be long lasting. 
   I feel the best way to help is to continue giving to the Red Cross or any on the ground institution that can offer direct and immediate aid.
   Here's hoping that we'll be hearing soon from david_ten again on these threads and that some of his stereo gear survived.

All the best,
Nonoise