1906 San Francisco earthquake survivors gather

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited April 2011 in The Clubhouse
Surprising any are still around....
SAN FRANCISCO -- Dozens gathered early Monday morning to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Great 1906 Earthquake.

There are only three known survivors left of the devastating quake and ensuing fire that killed thousands. And only one of them -- Bill DelMonte, who was just a few months old at the time -- was able to make this year's ceremony.

The event took place shortly after 5 a.m. at Lotta's Fountain, which was a gathering place for survivors in 1906. It included a moment of silence for the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and organizers collected American Red Cross donations for the relief effort.

Historians say Japan stepped forward in 1906 to help San Francisco's victims and gave $250,000 -- the most of any other country -- toward the city's recovery.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited April 2011
    Don't knows that I'd call that a whole lot of "gathering" when only one of them shows up. Just sayin'. :wink:
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2011
    3.8 earthquake just jolted San Francisco within the last 10 minutes
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited April 2011
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    3.8 earthquake just jolted San Francisco within the last 10 minutes

    Thats a warning sign, Translation.....pack your sh$t, and move to Arizona.:tongue::smile:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited April 2011
    Just may be my luck, I land in San Fran just as the powers at be decide to turn it into the next Atlantis.
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