Comments on: LETTER Cherrystone Camper Lauds Emergency Response

By: Joan Callaway-Irwin

Joan Callaway-Irwin — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:53:26 +0000

I have always loved living here and to hear such praise from someone like that just proves why I am so proud of the Eastern Shore – Thank you and hopefully an incident like last Thursday will not need to be repeated but if it does it does my heart good to know how we will respond. Thank you too for your families help.

By: Carol Caton

Carol Caton — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:16:36 +0000

Many many thanks to all who assisted in the aftermath. The responders were second to none, especially considering this was not likely something they faced before.
I also want to mention the generosity of the communities who took care of us in Eastville. Cherrystone is fortunate to be surrounded by such wonderful neighbors.
I hope the campground has the opportunity to show their appreciation to those who assisted the Cherrystone family.
On my next trip I plan on supporting the local merchants and communities that did so much for us. I’d like to see Cherrystone offer listings of local merchants as well.

Thanks again to all! God bless you!

By: Diane Wilson

Diane Wilson — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:49:00 +0000

What a beautiful letter. I agree that we are blessed to have such a professional, compassionate, and cohesive community. Kudos to everyone who had a part in helping the victims of the tornado.

By: Patricia Lilliston

Patricia Lilliston — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:52:52 +0000

Our first responders are second to none. It’s time for the Northampton County government to recognize and increase support for the local fire and emergency rescue squads who are the backbone of our emergency services. They pay for their own equipment and buildings and for EMT training for their volunteers. And those volunteers are our neighbors; they know us and do a great job for us and for our tourists. If the hospital moves up to Onley these independent rescue squads will be a critical part of our emergency team—when they have to carry us across the Bay to Virginia Beach, because from Eastville on down, that will be the closest emergency room.

By: Julie Gibson

Julie Gibson — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:41:43 +0000

So heartwarming to read about the people of the Eastern Shore acting together as one strong and caring community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this terrible event.

By: Jean Hungiville

Jean Hungiville — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:31:07 +0000

What a wonderful letter! This makes me so proud of our community. Congratulations to all of the first responders, esp. Cape Charles and Northampton County Sheriffs for a job well done!

By: Ginny Dorsch Nipper

Ginny Dorsch Nipper — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:15:50 +0000

This makes my heart proud to be from such a FANTASTIC community! God Bless the ESVA!