Been to Healsville long ago but remember it as beautiful, my daughter went to Marysville last year for her birthday, she has some wonderful memories and photos of her time there. Our hearts and most of all our prayers are with all the families who have lost loved ones as well as everything else they had. God is with you, He will give you strength you never knew existed. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding(Scripture). Remember all of Gods Promises(hence the rainbow) are yes and amen. Colin and Marie Jones Victoria

My future hubby is from the "Yarra Valley" and we holidayed there in January and subsequently arranged our wedding in the area as we loved it so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, you are a great nation of people whom will overcome. Sending much love from the UK, so remember ....advance Australia fair!!!

My heart goes out to all of you, i visited last April and toured areas that have now been Ravaged, my son is a volunteer firefighter in Chiltern Victoria so its a big thank you all round to the CFA and other services for the supreme efforts that have been put in.

Lisa

15 years ago

My heart goes out to you all. You all are HERO'S Words will never replace what you have lost or seen but just know all Australians are thinking of you.

My heart goes out to all who have been affected by this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayer are with you all. I have been to Australia 5 times and have been there during one of your bush fires and I was terrified then so I cannot even dream what you must have felt this time. I have relatives in Melbourne so I do keep in touch and have been extremely concerned for them as with all those afftected. I hope you find the strength to rebuild your lives and look forward to the future. with love and very best wishes Jenni & Bob (UK) God Bless you all

I pray for all the victims of this terrible devastation and all the innocent animals lost and I know that after much time the pain will lessen. For now, my thoughts are with all those involved. God bless you all.

There are no words that can adequately express the pain and suffering that these fires have brought about. To those who have been personally affected, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Even those of us who have not been personally affected, suffer with you. This is something that affects all Australians wherever we are. There is an ache in our hearts for our country. We will rise again with the courage and strength on which this country was founded. In the days ahead, may we not forget to continue to hold out our hand in practical ways as well as with sympathy to those who have suffered and will continue to suffer for many days ahead. Thinking of those who so thoughtlessly and with cruelty started fires, we can only regard them with a sense of horror that they even thought of starting a fire at a time of imminent danger. Any sentence imposed by the law can be little compared to having to live with the memory of what they have done.

My dad was a volunteer fire fighter for 25 years in Alstonville NSW. I know the fear of every time the fire bells went and praying dad would come home okay. I can only imagine how these people felt - the decisions some people - parents - had to make. This is not only not fair, it is not right. All of my family's prayers and all of God's strength be with you all - and Karma will happen. It has to. Somebody has to stand up and say what we all think - and that is that the bas---ds, should be given what they gave out. Be Aussie and Be Strong cause we are all here to back up our "Mates". xx

My dad was a volunteer firefighter in Alstonville NSW for 25 years. I know how scared I was every time our fire bells went and he had to go. I heard and lived the awful stories of things that had happened through my dad. I can only imagine what these people had to go through. Being a parent and knowing of what choices had to be made by some very brave people,--- makes my heart break. I do not know how these people are stil going on. ALL THE STRENGTH IN THE WORLD AND ALL THE PRAYERS FROM ABOVE BE WITH YOU ALL. True Aussie Guts and Spirit - hang in there. xx karma will come.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God grant you the strength to carry on, never lose sight with hope, because whereever there's hope there's an answer, your tragic experience saddens me deeply, hang in there sunny days will come. May God help rest the souls to those who lost their lives, and give strength to their loved ones left behind. A heart felt thank you to everyone helping the victims God bless.

My prayers and thoughts go to the survivors of the bushfires, never give up and never loose sight of hope, i 'm sure God will grant you the strength to carry on, God may help rest the souls of those who lost their lives, and give strength to their loved ones left behind. No one can imagine what it feels like to lose everything, (including lives), accept you people, you who witnessed it all. Just remember you all have our support, hang in there, sunny days will come, God bless you.

May thoughts and heart will always be with these people of the bushfires as this is an event that no one will ever forget. My heart goes out to these people as no one will ever know how these people feel unless you walk in their shoes. Be strong as Australians will always be there to support you through this time of grief. And to the people who have lost loved ones, my deepest sympathy. Glenys.

To my dear frend who's house is gone n dear soul is missing please if your up there please look after me and guide me help me threw this time of need and please just look after my boys is all i ask. I also want to wish he abvove families my deepest condolences and sympathy urin this time of need and i wish you all the very best in trying to repeice ur lives back together. To all the CFA, SES, Wildlife Society, Vets, Animal Shelters, Red Cross, volunteers thank you so much for all your time n efforts

To everyone out there who has been affected by this horrific tragedy, my thoughts are with you. Remain strong and look forward to the happiness that you so deserve. Thank you so much to the CFA, who do a magnificant job and work tirelessly to protect us in this wonderful country.

To all those who have lost their loved ones, homes, livelihoods and property my heartfelt sympathy. I cannot believe that some callous individuals have reaped such destruction on this beautiful country, its people, its wildlife and its heritage. I will, however continue to send my best wishes to all those who are rebuilding their lives, in the weeks and months ahead.

To all the Firefighters, Police, and the general public who has given their all to help in VIC'S hour of need .The work you have all done is wonderful .All I can say is THANK YOU so much.............THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !! from Karen & David Holt

we will never forget all those who died in the bushfires all thro a stupid act by a person or person unkonwn they have caused so much heart ache to so many people my thoughts & prays are with you all

Thinking of and praying for all at this terrible time, take comfort and heart in knowing that so many people are grieving with you and will support you all in every way possible, emotionally, physically, and financially, to the CFA, red cross, and the myriad of volunteers involved words fail me as to your generosity and compassion Thank you just seems so inadequate Take care Anne Perth

To everybody out there who has lost their homes and loved ones, Im so sorry to you ALL. Yous are in my thoughts and prayers. And i pray that the person who did this will rot in jail when the police find you! i have send some things to Victoria which will hopefully help you to come to grips with what has happened. I feel your pain, im so sorry. My thoughts and prayers with you all. Talk to God he will help you.

Karen David Holt , Brisbane

15 years ago

To all the people in the bushfire areas , I cry with you but can't imagine what you are going through , I can only send you my prayers and help but that will never give you back what you have lost and nothing will ever take away your memories or your fear of what will happen next. I hope the person responsible gets caught . But that is not going to bring anyone or anything back to you.We are a strong nation and we have strength in our bodies and minds, please continue to grow strong every day and hope you all recover to the best of your abilities..I'am so sorry this has happened to you all. My love and prayers to you all...

To everyone who has lost loved ones, my heart goes out to you. be strong and be assured there will be happiness again. To all the fire fighters good job. And to the rest of the world thankyou.

My heartfelt condolences to the victims and their familes, their pets, the wildlife, forests, everything that was affected by the devastating UNNATURAL bushfires. May the victims and all God's creatures who lost their lives to this disaster rest in peace. To all the injured people and animals my bleeding heart sends love and strength. Thank you so much to the CFA, SES, Wildlife Society, Vets, Animal Shelters, Red Cross, volunteers and citizens who work tirelessly, who have opened their hearts and wallets to help these people and animals. God Bless you all...love Kerrie, Mister Mann and Mykee xxxxxxxxx What a fantastic country..I am so proud to be an Australian!!!!!!!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the familys who have lost loved ones and also their homes. We cannot imagine the pain and suffering you are all enduring, during this most horrific of times. We hope you find the strength to rebuild your lives and homes after such a devastating turn of events. Brett & Cathy Mildura Vic

Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones and also their homes. We cannot imagine the pain and suffering you are enduring. We hope you all find the strength to rebuild your lives after such a tragedy. We are Australian and we do come together when it all counts. Brett and Cathy Mildura Victoria

My heart gos out to you all at this time seeing it all unfold was so sad may me go cold and cry,If i could help open my house I would but I live in sydney also all the animal that be lost ,words are just lost on me BE STRONG

I am sure all Australians will stand side by side with our survivors, we are in this for the long haul. I believe Australians have changed from this, we all faced our own mortality aftet this tragedy it was more like a war than a fire and we are changed, that is how deeply this has gone to the heart of Australia. To the survivors, we walk beside you, we will be there every step of the way, we never give up, we never give in and we never quit. God Bless

Sending thoughts and prayers out to those who have been lost and have lost in these horrendous fires. Also to those fighting them and taking time out to help everyone and try to get some sanity back into what this disaster has created. I'm also praying for the animals and those who make it their life's work to protect them. There just aren't any words for this. I hope the people who did this are punished to the fullest extent, but I know that can't give anyone their house, animals or loved ones back. Just want everyone to be safe. Be well... CJG.

I was fortunate enough to visit your beautiful state of Victoria in September and fell in love with it and the lovely people i met, my heart goes out to all the families that have lost loved ones in this terrible tragady your pain and anger must be unbearable. You are a very strong nation and all pull together in times like these as ive seen on our news coverage, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, god bless Trish, Essex, UK

Having 19 members of my family missing I have it easy compared to those whom have already lost Lo9ved ones... I hold out my hand in freindship to all of you.

Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends, family and every australian. I cry every time I see the tv reports, I feel so helpless and try to think of other ways to help. To every man, woman and child affected in the Victorian Bushfires, my prayers are only for you in this very sad time. It will take time but everything will heal as all of Australia is behind you. God Bless. Dwyer Family Perth WA

Our country mourns the loss of so many innocent lives and the loss to their families. Australians will never forget the tragic loss to our country that has happened so early this year. It has always been an honour to be Australian. To live the Australian way of life. But the pride I feel, about the way, all of the people who live in this fortunate land, have joined together, rich or poor, person/family or company, to help the survivors of this disaster, has filled me with a pride that will not be easily erased. It seems to be the volunteers and generosity of Australians that has always been there to protect the rest of us in our times of need. The weariness of the people who have had to live through this is something that won't be resolved with a few nights sleep on a real bed. Lives have been changed, completely and forever. This devastating event, has wiped complete communities off the face of the earth. There are no roads to speak of. The power lines have all been burnt down. There are no shops. schools, doctors offices, no homes, no anything. No one has been left untouched. The survivors of this unnatural disaster have the support, thoughts, prayers and goodwill donations from all of the people of Australia and the world.

I can not believe what has happened. My heart breaks when I think of the people who have lost their lives in these fires. I hope justice will come to the people responsible for this, I hope the people responsible never forget the innocent lives they have taken away. So many people are suffering just so some low life wastes of oxygen can have a thrill why the hell would more people be trying to light more fires after this. There isnt a person i know who hasnt in some way been affected by these fires. people have lost there children their families their homes and pets..anyone who gets a thrill out of this does not belong in our country.

How do you put so much sadness into words.The loss is beyond comprehension.Memories are wonderful things but oh just to touch that person,we just want them back, and for yesterday that was only a short time ago,when we were planning tomorrow together.Where did it all go.To find tomorrow is going to be so hard as one has to face today.God bless all those who are looking for answers and give them the strength to find tomorrow and to take the one's they lost with them through every day...they are there.And to that Australian spirit look for it in all who have come to the task...they are your strength too.

To all emergency crews well done, im a proud Aussie too,to the ones that have been struck down by this horror. We wish you all the best to rebuild, for the ones that lost love ones our sympathy to you all. To the ones that lit fires hope you get whats coming to you,you should be ashamed of yourself your not a proud Aussie we dont do that

to all Victorians who have lost their loved ones & homes, our love & thoughts go out to you all, may you all find your path to re-build your future, your strength, your hopes, your dreams, may it all be good & true. our thoughts are with each & every one of you, what a beautiful people you are, our eyes & hearts cry out for you. you don't deserve this awful devestating thing. all our love Kath & Noel brisbane, qld

When i watch the news every night and see all the pictures of the bush fire I feel so sorry for all the families that have lost someone.When ever i think about who would do such thing to Victoria and all the families i hope that person goes to hell cause he has made so many families go through hell and close friends.Even though i don't no most of these people my heart is with you and you young and old people that survived your the bravest and toughest things around.And I hope your life's get back on track soon all my love and thoughts are with you people.

I am feel so sorry for all the family and friends who have lost lives.I sort of no what your going through because i lost a close friend and i think about all the families and friends who have lost lives in this really dangerous bush fire. Keep Being Strong and who ever started this fire is in soo much crap and the person should go to hell because they have caused so much sadness all around the state