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Paradise Fire - Stone
Started by: Marilyn Alvarado
Paradise Fire - Stone
My dad retired in May 1985 after over 30 yrs as a Civil Servant with EDD. My parents were looking forward to their retirement years in Paradise to enjoy the quiet life after raising two children in the busy city of Los Angeles. The thing they cherished most was spending time with family and friends in the quaint town of Paradise, California. They gave back to their community by providing blankets for children in need and cancer patients and were active in the Masonic Lodge. Dad even started a band called the Appleridge Quintet to keep alive the Big Band Era and Dance Music in his community. After 33 yrs their lives were suddenly changed by the Paradise fire. Now at 90 and 95 they are finding themselves having to start over.
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Thank you to all who have opened your hearts to help my parents. Many blessings to you all.
Posted by Marilyn
January 2 at 5:29pm
Saw the devastation in person and words just can't describe it. The site was just gut wrenching and heart breaking to say the least. Mom went to see for closure and dad just couldn't come to terms with seeing it. He has come to terms that Paradise is no longer is home. Otherwise, they are doing well and we are taking one day at a time, Or as my dad often coined the phrase, "taking on crisis at a time".
Posted by Marilyn
January 2 at 5:27pm
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Dad and mom are coming to terms with the loss of their home. The real impact we have been told will be felt when they are finally allowed to see the chard remains of their life in Paradise. But, for now, we have been able to puchase clothes, a heating blanket and bedding, incidentals and take care of some of their personal needs. Our family wishes to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and encouragement.
Posted by Marilyn
December 2 at 5:18am
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My parents home was verified destroyed today.
Posted by Marilyn
November 14 at 9:22pm
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Maria Mirabella — 5 years ago
We Love and miss you both, Think of you everyday. the Lord watched over you, prayers to you and hope to talk to you soon
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- Tavis Lemley5 years ago Saving the world starts with saving our friends. Merry Christmas
- Mardi and Eric Winton5 years ago Uncle Stony & Aunt Pen, I am just hoping that this will help in some way. My prayers are with you and your family. ~ Mardi
- Tom Armstrong5 years ago Best wishes.
- Christine Dichio5 years ago Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and your community 🙏
- Lynne and Rich Walline5 years ago We are thinking of you and your folks. Wishing you strength and hoping happiness comes your way soon. Take care, Marilyn. Rich and Lynne
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- khamla kannalikham5 years ago Best wishes.
- Cherissa Lee5 years ago I'm so, so sorry for what you and your family are going through.
- Suzanne Ledesma5 years ago My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the community in Paradise!
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