Oklahoma Stand Strong (News/Photos)

Tragedy struck our nation earlier this week. With Tornadoes ripping through Moore,Oklahoma flattening two local Elementary schools & killing of last estimated 91 people leaving Family,Friends & Citizens heartbroken and devastated. From stories of a 3rd-Grade class missing to a heartbreaking 7-month old found in the rumble that this Tornado ramp-wrecked the city. At least 24 people were killed in the twister, including at least eight children. One of the most hard-hit buildings was Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, where police spokesman Jeremy Lewis said seven children died under a collapsed wall. Another child was killed at Briarwood Elementary School in Oklahoma City. Nineteen of the total fatalities were in Moore; five were in Oklahoma City. About 200 people have been pulled from the rubble, and 25 percent of the homes in more were destroyed, Lewis said. Over 300 people are injured."The streets are just gone. The signs are just gone," said Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, after she toured the area by helicopter Tuesday. And many, many relief organizations are getting the message out on how to help. One reporter in Oklahoma has even stated this tragedy the biggest since the Oklahoma City Bombing back from the mid-90s. The State is beginning to wind down search efforts the people begin to mourn and attempt to rebuild. Big News was released from Oklahoma City's Thunder Forward Kevin Durant said he will be donating $1-million dollars through his Durant Family Foundation. 

"As the day went on and I saw the footage and the casualties and the houses being blown away, it was tough to see,” Durant told The Associated Press. “I call Oklahoma City my home. I go through Moore all the time. It’s unfortunate. We’re going to come together as a city like we always do and we’re going to bounce back,” he added. Durant even off the court elevated his status as a Hero, beloved and a bigger role model many Oklahoma citizens have stated through social media's. Dodger's Matt Kemp also added today he will donate $1,000 dollars for every Home-Run he hits for the rest of the season as well. The NBA and the NBA Players Association will also contribute $1 million to relief efforts and the Thunder is kicking in $1 million in support. You can help by sending a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief fund by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

In tragic times and our darkest hours we have come together as a nation and become a strong front just like in the Boston Marathon bombing. Now we sit in this horrific situation and begin to rebuild staying strong as a country. Granted its tough because the situation is so awful and hurtful to our ears or eyes. We our constantly put on notice through events like this, never take anything for granted and appreciate what we do have. As well as someone out there may always needs a helping hand and may be going through far worst than issues of our own. It's the constant reminder to stay humble and always keep your head up someone can use encouragement and to be uplifted. Situations like in Oklahoma is the reminder for the naked eye and so much more when you look in depth at it as well.

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