[SLB]

Mrs SLB's paternal grandfather was killed during a hurricane in Galveston on August 15, 1915. He was the conductor on the last train going across a causeway from Galveston Island to Houston. The storm surge and wave action swamped the train. He drowned trying to save his passengers. For some time the RR refused to pay any death benefits to his widow although they did acknowledge he was told to take the last train, no matter the danger. I will dig out the web page with the pictures and post it later - makes us appreciate the power of hurricanes.

[sockmonkey]

Was the August 15, 1915 hurricane the one where all the orphans died, singing hymns to God, while they washed away?

If that's the one, I still cry when I read about them..once in a blue moon.

[Squantos]

Wow.......People who go in harms way to help others . How do you thank someone for such a sacrifice ? Bless em all....

Stay Safe

[BigDaddyTX]

James Tayler (sp?) has a really good song about that
on his live DVD.