Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Mission Alabama: Hackleburg Police
A few weeks ago, we advised you of our attempts to help out first responders that were affected by the tornadoes in the south. I will admit that when we began that communication to you, I was unsure where we would end up or whether it was God's Will for us to go to the area. We were quickly told of specific locations with needs and specific officer names with needs.
When we told you of the needs, you gave and your generosity was unbelievable. You enabled us to go to several areas and you specifically helped us give an entire police department vests, leather gear, uniforms and financial assistance. When we got to Hackleburg, Alabama we knew that this was where we were called to be.
Our team met the Hackleburg Police Chief (middle) and asked him what he and his agency needed. When Chief Hallmark found out we were there for them, he got very emotional. Over 10% of his population had been killed, just a few businesses (tax base) remained and the community that he patrols and loves was literally gone. The needs were tremendous and because of your generosity we were able to help him.
Crisis: To Serve and Protect from Ten-Four Ministries on Vimeo.
The devastation I saw was like nothing I had seen in 18 years of law enforcement. I was at the Bombing Site in Oklahoma City in 1995 and I can tell you that what I saw from this EF5 Tornado was absolutely unbelieveable.
As you can see from this photo (above), any projectile would prove deadly and unfortunately on the day we were there, additional bodies were located.
On Day two, our team met with the head of Homeland Security-Alabama. There is much more work to be done in Hackleburg and we have told the Chief we will do whatever he needs in the future.
Our team gives new uniforms to the Hackleburg Assistant Chief (above).
Chief Hallmark receives a vest from Ten-Four Ministries on Vimeo.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Hope For Alabama
Ten-Four Ministries Chaplain & Pastor Phillip Skipworth discusses where the only hope can be found in the midst of tragedy such as the tornado devastation that he is in.
Bringing Relief to Hackleburg (AL) Police
I just returned from Northern Alabama and through the assistance of many supporters, we were able to provide funds, equipment ad uniforms to law enforcement affected by the massive destruction left by EF5 Tornadoes a few weeks ago.
There is much more to say and show but for now here are two videos of our trip.
There is much more to say and show but for now here are two videos of our trip.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
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