To all who have lost, i know it is hard to loose a home family,friends and a life to bushfire,
but i can say that i am still shaken by the images and reduced to tears. i send you hope and love and support to help you through this sad journey and prey that it will be a speedy recovery our thoughts are with you.
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no words can be put in to place that will change what has happened . our love and best wishes brendon janet justin taylor
my heart goes out to the people of Victoria, those who are suffering devastation and loss of family and friends, through the callous act of one or two individuals.
I have never had the pleasure of visiting Victoria, but i have family and friends there and was planning a visit in a couple of weeks.
I weep for you, i know this country can be both beautiful and harsh but i have called it home for over 42 years, I have seen it's beauty and its cruelty and i know as Australian's you will rebuild and grow with the hope, love, support and prayers of the rest of us living here.
yo all who have lost someone to this terrible tradgity, i am sorry, i will be praying that God will protect you and guide you after this difficult time.
One thing we all loved about Gippsland was her absolute natural beauty! Ive been through the towns a few times in the camper, east coast is so beautiful and there really isnt any other Truely Australian Bush Lands quite like her.
SO Sadden to know so many lives have been destroyed.
So many hearts have been broken and Too many tears to cry.
Gippsland will grow back as we can only hope her keepers will recover also in time.
WE AUSTRALIANS WILL HELP PUT YOU BACK TOGETHER!!! TOGETHER!!
BE STRONG FOR EACH OTHER! ----THANK YOU TO ALL RESCUE PERSONEL---IN ALL TEAMS, CFS, AMBOS,POLICE,WILDLIFE,SALVOS,REDCROSS,PUBLIC, ALL OTHER CHARITIES, AND EVERY GOOD HEART IN THE WORLD THAT IS HELPING--!! Love from Mackay Nth QLDS
May all of you that have lost a loved one/s, I feel your pain. I find it hard not to watch Sky news, and I keep hearing the updates and many times I am reduced to tears. The sad stories of parents that have lost children is what affects me most, I have 3 young children and I cant imagine how hard during a fire and the limited time people had to escape what would have been going through the parents heads, and how difficult it would be for a parent to survive and lose a child. We can replace cars, and other material possessions but we cant replace people. I hope the death toll will be lower than what they are currently saying. To all those that have not heard from loved ones, I hope that they are safe, and that they will be in contact soon. Its beautiful to see that so many people trying to help these devasted communities, fighting fires, patroling the streets, medical assistant, financial assistance and the kind people that have given up there time to help any way they can. You are in our hearts & prayers.
My heart and thoughts are with all the people and animals through this horrific time.
My thoughts are with you every minute of the day. It is almost unbelievable what has happened to the people of Victoria. I feel for all of you who have lost your homes, cars, your belongings, pets, friends and family. I just keep thinking how devasting and frightening it would have been as a parent trying to escape the fire with your children and loved ones. God bless you all, the survivors are so lucky to be alive, in time your lives and communities will be rebuilt, and in time your hearts & souls mended. To the brave hero's helping out these burnt out towns, you are stars, you have a very hard job and your doing it with excellence.
May the power of love and the triumph of the human spirit against the odds be with everyone who has suffered such devastation and loss. Even though each and every one of your lives has changed forever just know that our thoughts are with you all at this tragic time.
only a week before the tragic fires my brother and sisters and children spent a fantastic 3 day weekend in beautiful marysville what a wonderful place we just cant believe its gone then on saturday our sister is evacuated from her home in wandong because of these tragic fires to everyone who has lost homes and lost loved ones stay strong my heart goes out to you but with the help of the wonderful people of this wonderful state and country you will get through this and to the fantastic CFA, police,medical , and volunteers you are heroes
We stand together and together we are here to support you. You are not alone in your hour of need, your tears are our tears, your sorrow is ours. Although she can be a harsh and unforgiving mother, we are still incredibly lucky to call Australia home and it is at times like these we will stand together and with our prayers those affected can find the strength to make it through this dreadful time.
To the firebugs, looters and scammers - shame on you..
To all those you have lost homes and loved ones we send our Heart felt sympathy and my God be with you.
From the Webster Family in Western Australia.
The horrific tragedy of the recent bush fire in Victoria has shocked us all. @dawn, we are touched by the hardship victims of the bush fire has to go through, so we are organising a non-profitable 'after work drinks' which will be help on Thursday and Friday from 5pm onwards at Ondergrounds. 10% of the bar intake will be donated to the families that are in need and of course you can personally donate at your own will.
@dawn we are hoping to raise as much as possible so we have organised free champagne for ladies upon arrival as well as free finger food. So please help us spread the words to your friends and colleagues.
After Work Drinks
Chill Out For a Good Course!
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
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5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Ondergrounds Bar
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27 Russell Street
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Melbourne, Australia
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On behalf of our town, we express our heartfelt grief at the terrible losses suffered in Victoria. We are with you in spirit and will do all we can to help now and in the future. If only we could hug you all in person
Thank you for creating this site. It is very moving and it makes us all feel like we are doing something, even if it is just leaving our messages of love for fellow Aussies.
MY FATHER AND MOTHER LIVED IN VICTORIA FOR A FEW YEARS IN CHURCHILL AND WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS OF BUSH FIRES I FELT PAIN AND FEAR FOR ALL THOSE WHO LOST EVERYTHING AND THOSE THAT LOST THERE LIVES I KNOW THAT THIS WILL BE HARD AND A NIGHTMARE BUT I BELIVE THAT IF YOU ALL SICK TOGETHER AND HELP ONE ANOTHER YOU WILL BECOME BETTER AND STRONGER PEOPLE I SEND MY LOVE AND BEST WISH TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND HOPE THAT YOU GET THE HELP YOU ALL NEED LOVE FROM LISA
The bushland of Yea holds a special place in my heart as my dear darling brother Matthew spent his last hrs there in 2000. It was his favourite camping place where he found peace and solitude. Through all the tears I have cried over the last 8yrs, I now shed tears for all the victims of this terrible bushfire. I will again drive through the area and now not only say a prayer for my brother but also the many that have lost so much. My heart is aching and will continue to ache. RIP.
Kate & family in Qld
To an honorable, and well respected and loved boss and businessman
will not be forgotten
may you find peace and strength .
much love to you all in this trying time.
To all those people in the bush fires i cant put into words how sad i feel for you all.
I look at all the faces of all the familys taken and cant stop crying god bless you all
xxxxxoooooo. Thank you to all the CFA what a job you all have done you are not
the CFA you are all HEROES.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALL THE FAMILIES HURT BY THIS ACT OF TERRORISM
To all the victims and survivors of the bushfires i'd like to say i am sorry for your losses and it may take long to mend your hearts and ours too but it will mend. Your houses will be back and your homes will be fine from my heart to yours i have lost a part of my family aswell , i am twelve and lost my father but not in a bushfire . You need to stick together with the loved ones you still have and the ones that arn't there. we are always around you people and places will always be there doesn't matter if its a memory or you can still feel them somwhere. lot of love from my heart
i have been watching every update news i can i can not put in to word how i am feeling for you all.. i would like to tell you all that it will all be ok but for those who have lost loved ones it will take a long time to recover and those who have lost all belonging to my heart goes out to you all...
i would also like to say a huge thank you to all those who helped and the firies are bloody great you are all doing a great job
my thoughts and tears are with you my the survivors be strong the nation join thogether and help and the unfortunate deseased REST IN PEACE
To all those who have lost family and friends, know that the whole of Australia is thinking of you at this very sad time. I may not know any of you but please know my tears are for you and those you have lost, a day in our lives that will never be forgotten..
Yours Sincerely Gale Joyner
My condolences and heart felt sympathy go out to all the people that have lost loved ones and friends, i may not know any of you but i cry with you and feel your sorrow
I had family friends who were luky enough to escape Kinglake. But my heart goes out to those who were not so lucky...my thoughts and prays are with their families and the ones left behind...
My heartfelt condolence & sympathy to those victims who perish on the bushfires. May their souls rest in peace. We are all mourning for their lost............and who won't??????
We wish we could turn back time for you all - our thoughts and prayers are with you. We can not begin to imagine what you're going through. May God bless you and keep you strong.
B, B, J. Tas.
Words cannot describe the sorrow I feel.
My heart goes out to all affected by these bushfires.
We are living in an area that is vulnerable and our nerves are fraught.
When will this end?
To all those who have lost love ones in the bush fires my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart goes out to friends of mine who lost their homes on the weekend, so glad to hear you are safe.
In memory of all the people that have lost their lives to the horriable bushfire. I am 13 years old and i have a close friend that lives in Victoria luckly their all safe. I have been through a fire before but i cound never imagine going through a fire as horriable as yours. I know that it will take time for people to recover but through all rough times remeber everyone is with you. I feel sorry for all the kids that have died. Please to all the people that light the fires think of your family when your doig it how would u feel if your family got injurd.
xx
My thoughts and prayers for everyone out there in person or spirit. We are all one big family. Stay positive and help each other please.
Cal
My heart breaks for you all. I wish you all the prayers and for the families who lost love ones hang in there. To the firefighters and volunteers THANK YOU!!!!
As Mayor for the Borough of Berwick- Upon-Tweed, twinned with Casey Victoria. Have spoken with some of you, words seem inadeqate, my heart breaks for you at this devasting time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Mayor Councillor Hazel Bettison xx
I am from Mauritius. I have just moved to Melbourne about 7 months ago. Over the december holidays i went to all those areas affected by the bushfires. My thoughts and heart goes to all those affected.
I will offer my teaching services when the needs arise
I can be reached on
darren_poinen@hotmail.com
This is just to let you know that the victims of the recent bush fires and their families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Words cant express what we feel for our friends across the sea,as a former resident of Melbourne and with friends in Churchill may god be with you.
Lesley Auckland
to all those effected by this tragedy, we are thinking of you here in qatar. our tears are falling as we watch your suffering. our deepest sympathy to all who have lost loved ones.
we share your heartache.
hi i live in canada and i hpe that your lives will be good after this tradgic incident
To those who have lost love ones, our hearts and preyers goes out to you all, wish we could be there to comford you, hold you, shear your tears with ours , may your love ones rest with the lord.
To all affected by this tragedy...God bless each and everyone.
We are thinking of you....here in the uk.xx
Words are indeed inadequate. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Words are inadequate to express the sorrow shared by all Australians at this devastating time.
My condolences and heartfelt sorrow go to you and your family Sam on the loss of your wife and daughters. I know it will be hard . Be strong and know that if you need to talk about stuff , I'm here. I'll be in touch mate.
My heart felt wishes go to you for the ones you lost. Stay strong mate. I'll be in touch soon. Rocky
To all My friends I left 10 years ago in Churchill were all my children grew up, my thoughts and prays are with you all, to those who lost not just their homes also love ones, my heart sends light and love to you all in this very sad event,
love from
Katrina Wells and Family formaly (Martin)
Oh My Australian Victorian family, what is mine is yours....whatever you need. It will be done.
We share with you every heartache and sorrow at this time and we give you every ounce of our strength and sustainance to rebuild and continue. Love and prayers.
Andrew
The greatest honour we can pay those no longer with us, is to help rebuild those affected communities. It will take time and we must remain mindful of their needs long after it is off the front page of newspapers.
The tears flow freely , my heart breaks, I cannot know the anguish but I can care and be greatful for what I have and not covet what I don't. Make the most of each day for we never know if there will be a tomorrow. From this horror may we all learn to care for each other and to respect our differences...life is too short.
May those gone from us rest in peace. For the survivors may they find strength in each other and rebuild their lives. To the volunteers, thank you, to the CFA..you are my heroes.
How can so many die in a few hours? what they must have gone through..I am sure, they must certainly have seen Gods beautiful face now and found their glory, let us who remain stay strong for them, rebuild and walk side by side for them and like never before, dont give up for them.
We will do it for them, we must do it for them.. we owe it to them to rebuild and remain strong.. God and his angels be with every survivor every step of the way hold their hand and give them strength...God bless you all.
Group with North area specific need info, Charity links,Updated media links and great discussion forums with group members able to communicate with people effected by fires- The best way to see what they "actually" Need.
What a great idea. We should have that on this site too. Links and whatnot to charity sites.
Paula
15 years agoIt is so heart warming to see so much generosity from people all over the country. People are never be forgotten in times of tragedy. Animals should never be forgotten also. Its beautiful to hear people mention the animals too, They are voiceless, we need to yell out nice and loud for them when they need help aswell. Good on you.
Brownie
15 years agoIm sorry for anyone that has lost their familys friends homes jobs an for the ignorant media that seems to think its ok to run the same footage over an over only to ask the sickest questions.When will they learn that you dont need to be put thru any more trauma.I cant wait to turn the crap off your job is to report not to give unguided counciling and ask stupid questions.Will they ever learn.