[JellyJam]

What a shame ... Sandlund was wonderful on "SMiLE" (my favorite album of 2004). Godspeed.

[JellyJam]

for your PING list!

[Right Cal Gal]

MIne too - I waited almost 40 years for it. Let's hope for answered prayers regarding this fine musician.

[JennysCool]

Damn.

[PilloryHillary]

AHH crap! Horrible news!

[jwpjr]

About the only high spot for people worried about missing friends, relatives, etc. is that communication with the area is practically non-existent. You can blame President Bush for that. He wasted several hours on the morning of the disaster ordering US military units, planes, ships and helicopters, in fact an entire carrier battle group, into the affected area. It's pretty much common knowledge that these resources, while pretty impressive if you're one of those in desperate need of help, do not have the weight in international press that offering millions of dollars carries. I mean, which would you rather have after two days clinging to a palm frond praying for rescue, a US military helicopter or the promise of lots and lots of money? My heart swells with pride when I realize that we are ONLY nation on God's green earth that could have sent almost a dozen C-130 cargo planes and and entire carrier battle group to a location half-way around the world. I can't imagine how gratifying it must be for the personnel on those ships and aircraft to be able to put their skills to such a great cause! Forget the international press, the lefties and the liberals, GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[trussell]

Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to JellyJam

JellyJam, My prayers go up for Markus Sandlund. May God keep him safe. Lord, please provide safety to Markus and all who are unaccounted for. You know where they are, as you see all! Please help those who are searching to find those they are searching for. Please give comfort and peace to the families of the missing. Surround them all with your love. In Jesus' precious name. Amen

Sweetiepiezer, thank you for the ping.

Blessings,
trussell

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[weegee]

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[vetvetdoug]

I am glad someone else enjoyed SMiLE. I have played it over and over since it was released and find it to be refreshing and nostalgic at the same time. I got Brian Wilsons' Album from the summer and listened to Desert Ride till my six year old could recite the lyrics verbatim.

[mabelkitty]

With all due respect, Mr. Wilson, you don't get to jump to the head of the line demanding authorities find your lost friend just because you are well-known and have lots of money.

[TopDog2]

My wife and I went to see Brian perform Smile in Chicago. It was an awesome show featuring very talented musicians. I hope this turns out well.

[BlessedBeGod]

Prayers on the way!

[international american]

Prayers on the way.

[RepoGirl]

SMiLE ping

[JennysCool]

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for Marcus and all those who love him!

[Big Guy and Rusty 99]

"The laughs come hard in Auld Lang Syne . . ."

[CDHart]

May God hold Sandlund close to Him now and keep him safe. May He guard Sandlund from harm and bring him safely home, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[lakey]

Sorry, I've never heard of this man or his music. Nevertheless, I'm sending up prayers for his safe return.