50th Anniversary of Flood

[brm4450]

June 9th is the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Rapid City flood. 239 fatalities, I lost lost some classmates and close friends. It wiped out my folk’s business. My wife lost relatives and friends also. I was driving a 1947 Army surplus Willie’s Jeep, trying to drive my date home and trying to get my self home. Water was running through on the running boards(it had no doors). It’s been 50 years but I remember it vividly today.

[daytime dave]

I'm glad you made it out safely all those years ago. The place wouldn't be the same without you.

[Cofisher]

Surviving a disaster gives meaning to your life. I'm sure it has paid off for those you love. Well done brother.

[BigAl52]

Glad you made it out of there BRM. Who else would we have to say Sláinte and saluto to while were are enjoying a cold one.

[brm4450]

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It was a true force of nature

[Hatchdog]

Dang, all I see is what today would be a bunch of piled up classic cars.

That’s some pretty “impressive” destruction. The power of water, incredible.