The Penn State hockey world awaits with breathless anticipation the announcement of who will be the first coaches of the new men's and women's hockey teams. Important news, for sure, but inconsequential when compared to events that transpired over the past weekend.
The severe weather that ripped through the Southeast served as a reminder of how fragile life is while hitting close to home for members of the Icers family.
As many as 45 people were killed in the three days of severe weather, including at least 22 in North Carolina. Sixty-two tornadoes were reported in North Carolina, including one that ripped through the heart of Raleigh.
Paul and Sara Cohen live in the Raleigh area. This morning, Doc Cohen sent this via email.
UPDATE: I originally posted that Paul Zodtner and Brent Tranter also lived in the Raleigh area. My mistake - they're in Charlotte. DOH!
The severe weather that ripped through the Southeast served as a reminder of how fragile life is while hitting close to home for members of the Icers family.
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| April 16, 2011: Emergency personnel enter a Lowes Home Improvement store after it was hit by a tornado in Sanford, N.C. AP Photo |
Paul and Sara Cohen live in the Raleigh area. This morning, Doc Cohen sent this via email.
Hi Steve. We are fine but the tornado passed about a half mile from us. We hid in the bathroom (small, no windows), lost power, but no major damage. Others we not so fortunate (22 dead, 130 injured in NC alone).
That same tornado went through downtown, hitting a small private college (Shaw), shutting them down probably for months.
UPDATE: I originally posted that Paul Zodtner and Brent Tranter also lived in the Raleigh area. My mistake - they're in Charlotte. DOH!
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