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Tsunami

Posted Tue, 09/29/2009 - 17:19 by John

There are now more pictures in the gallery (see gallery tab on top).  More pictures will come each day as time permits.  Try these sites for more information: American Samoa Government Official Website and  Samoa News in American Samoa and Samoa Observer News in Samoa.

Media looking for pictures should email me.
Here are the first batch of pictures.  This file is 1.2MB so give it time to load.

Comments

Please find information on

by David Seva'aetasi (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 17:25

Please find information on Masefau vilage on the Northeast side of the island

do you have the list of

by Anonymous (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 18:30

do you have the list of casualties?

Thanks for sharing

by Fresh Crew (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 18:56

Thanks for sharing your pics John, it's very sad to see what's happening back home, can't wait for what else you have for us.
God Bless
Rod

my heart hurts....

by Mitzie Jessop Folau (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 18:58

i am just so devastated by what I see.  I cannot seem to wrap my mind around them.....they just seem surreal. 

Thank You

by linagirl (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 19:38

Thank you so very much for the update. It really means a lot to me, especially being thousands of miles away from home. I'm pretty sure I'm speaking on behalf of everyone else here on the mainland. My prayers and condolences with all the families back home and especially to those who have lost a loved one. I pray the Lord will bless you and your family for what you are doing for us on this site!
Plenty alofas,
linagirl.

Wow

by Anonymous (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 19:43

Thanks for the photos, wow, those were very strong waves...unbelievable...didn't really expect something like this, cars being smashed against buildings....God protect Samoa!

heart 2 samoa

by amisone23 (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 20:40

thank heavenly father for his protection upon our island in samoa, my deepest sympathy and condolences 2 da famiies that have lost their love ones in th tsunami especialy Sia Tufu from Aua's family Tau Tufu and children may our Heavenly Fathr comfort You in this time of need...alofas 2 u all from our family to urs.
 
amisonez206

Thank you for the pics of home....it helps to see it

by Ane' Noa (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 20:45

 thank you for posting pics of Samoa....it helps us back in the states to see what is really going on.  The TV stations don't have anyone back there, so they are using pics from people on the island about what has happened back home.  Please post more if you can for all of us here in the states.  God Bless you and your family.  Be safe!

What is next?

by Anonymous (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 21:22

all we can do is pray, my country in the Philippines is been hit with Typhoon ONDOY, leave many people homeless rich or poor, many people lost their lives,  what is next? all over the world suffering all this catasthrope...lord have mercy!

Our Prayers and Thoughts for Samoa

by Kraston (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 21:30

Just wanted to thank you for all the pictures posted on this site showing all the damage.  Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of your beautiful people.  Please keep the pictures coming as time permits.

Very sorry for lost life.

by Zoran YU2VZ (not verified) - 09/29/2009 - 22:47

Very sorry for lost life.
Zoran
Republik Serbia

Samoa

by lynnewalls - 09/30/2009 - 00:17

John,
Here in the U.S. we have only seen seconds of coverage on the devastation in American Samoa.These pictures would spark some interest from the American public,please send them to any broadcasting company here in the U.S. Lets hope it will start aid towards recovery for the Samoan people.
Lynne

My heart is heavy seeing all

by Jose R Pagan (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 00:17

My heart is heavy seeing all the loss....  I lived in Pago for about three years and I know the Samoan Way will overcome this. God bless all the wonderful samoan people and my Samoan Friends.... Fa Samoa!

Thank you so much for the

by Maliga (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 03:10

Thank you so much for the pictures John. My heart goes out to the families who lost love ones. Can you please give me an update on the Aunu'u Island if you can please? Thanks John.

Tsunami in American Samoa

by Jane (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 03:58

Thank you, John for the pictures. My son works in the water bottling company, but he had not gotten to work, Thank the Lord!
Prayers go out to all, expecially those who have lost loved ones.
God be with all of you.

looking for friend

by Kevin and Ginger (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 04:03

Is a list of missing posted yet? How can we see if a friend ( James Chapman) is alright? found possible # in book havent tryed dont want to tie up lines if any are working.

We're Prayering for Samoa and American Samoa

by Jerry & Natalie Brown (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 04:41

John,
Thank you for posting all the photos.  Keep them coming as we just left Am. Samoa earlier this year and communication via land lines and cell service are still spotty.  We are desperate for news from American Samoa and miss all our family and friends.  You are all in our prayers as I know the clean-up has only just begun.  Take and God Bless the people of American Samoa and Samoa.
Jerry & Natalie
 

Friends

by Kevin and Ginger (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 04:41

To James and Meleagi Chapman: friends in San Diego and Escondido hope you are well. Please contact us if possible. mtiggger_1@att.net(Kevin and Ginger)

Tsunami pictures

by George Hastings (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 05:19

There are lots of pictures of the damage in Pago Pago, Fagatogo, Atu'u, and Leone being posted on Facebook. You have to have a Facebook account to access them, but here is a link to 100 pictures taken on Tuesday afternoon
www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php

Needs

by Jerry Newton (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 05:56

What's needed? Has the Red Cross contacted the Gov? Is anyone in the process of orgainzing supplies? If so how can we get in touch with them?
 
Jerry

Seetaga & Lauli'i

by Anonymous (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 05:59

Just wanted to know if these two villages are okay. Do you have any photos from these villages please?
Thank you so much
 

Prayers for Relief

by Kim Dennis (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 06:32

 As I listened to my television while getting ready for work this morning my heart sank as I learned of what has happened to Samoa and the wonderful people who live there. Instantly I was sadened and worried for my dear friend Victoria Sauni. I have been praying this entire day for her, her family and all the other people affected by this devastation. If anyone knows Vicki or her family could you please let me know if they are safe. Living in the states you feel a sense of hopelessness just watching and not being able to do anything to help. I can't imagine what you all must being experiencing.
Once relief efforts become known for the general public to help I would very much appreciate that information as well.
 
kimmycrs@verizon.net
God Bless and Many Many Prayers,
Kim Dennis
 

WANT FIND OUT IF MY FRIENDS ARE ALRIGHT

by Charles Anderson (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 06:50

 I have many friends in both Samoas and I would like to find out about Losalia Nyel in Western and Siosi in American, ViliVili Silasfau and his family in American. I lived in American Samoa 1982,1983,1984,1990,and 1996 I am a palogi, but Iam Samoan in my heart and soul.If someone could help me get a list of the casualities it would help,faafeti lava. 

My thoughts and prayers are

by Fue Falealii (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 06:52

My thoughts and prayers are definitely there with my people. Keep your faith strong and trust that God will bring you through it. Thank you for posting these pictures.

Prayers for our People at Home

by Se'epa (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 07:40

Thank you for the photos.  The images just tugs at my heart.  I appreciate the update and photos.  We will continue to pray for all of our people.  May God forever reign in our lives despite the devastation.  We should bind together as His people and trust in Him to pull us all through.  God bless you for updating us.
Faafetai and alofas,

Samoa

by Scotty Mac (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 07:58

John, great photos.  I agree with lynnewalls, there has been minimal coverage of the carnage on the US media outlets.  Keep up the good work.  Scott

Thanks for posting

by Barbara (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:09

I used to manage the movie theater in Nu'uuli, is there any damage there?
Gld bless everyone, may the recovery be a new and nicer Tutuila.
My prayers and tears,
Love,
barbara

My Mom and Dad were teachers

by Becky Murphy (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:25

My Mom and Dad were teachers in 1985-86 at happy valley school my sister and were 7&3 wene we were there. I am very saddend about the resent tsunami. We are pray for every boby :)

Fa'afetai Lava!

by Meafou & Ebenette Asuega-Sausi (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:44

Thanks a Million for those Pictures!  My Husbands family from Pagopago are all alive and accounted for.........Thanks for giving me relief on there Fakalimalo...I see from your pictures that I withstood the Tsunami......I hope High Cheif Asopauolo Leiluaisaofaiga Solosolo Asuega's grave withstood it also.....My love to all the people in Samoa, especially to the Asuega Aiga!!!!!  Thanks again for the Pictures....
Meafou Asuega-Sausi and Aiga

The pictures of the tsunami

by holly (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:47

The pictures of the tsunami are devastating.  I can only imagine how terrified the people of samoa must be.  I will keep all of the people of samoa in my thoughts and prayers that they will receive the help that they need and be reunited with their loved ones.  may god bless you all.....

Fa'afetai Lava, Lots of

by Meafou & Ebenette Asuega-Sausi (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:53

Fa'afetai Lava,
Lots of Thanks for those pictures of our Homeland!  My family(Asuega-Sausi) Aiga are from Pagopago!!!  The damage is so horific and my heart goes out to all our Samoan People.  My condolence to all the Aiga who lost family members and my prayers to those who are still having hope to find those who are missing!!!!  I see from your pictures that our family fakalimalo is still standing and I hope that Grandpa's (High Cheif Solosolo Asuega) grave has withstood the power of Mother Nature!!! 
Talofa & To Fa Soifua
Meafou Asuega-Sausi

Thanks for putting up these

by Tracy (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 09:56

Thanks for putting up these pictures to make everyone here in the States aware of the level of damage and destruction that has taken place.  I would like to see the media get more photos up so people are aware at the devastation that the Samoan people are going through.  The Samoan people are strong and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone!  Thanks for the work your doing!
TC

Very good post, thanks a lot.

by dido (not verified) - 01/05/2010 - 01:33

Very good post, thanks a lot.

Info Please

by Teleta Poua (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 11:41

Would you happen to know which villages were hit in American Sa or a phone number that we can call to find out about family. We are getting very little amounts of info about American Sa in NZ and australia.
Would appreciate very much any info you could pass on.
Teleta

Tsunami

by Trudy (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 12:53

Your pictures are vivid and need to be seen in the mainland US---!  Will keep your site so I can see updates on needs, etc.
Praying for all of Samoa, and other islands touched by this tragedy!

May God Bless

by Rainedear - 09/30/2009 - 16:17

Thank you for all the pictures. My heart goes out to everyone.  There doesn't seem to be enough coverage on this here in the U.S.  I don't think they (news media) realize how many people here have a connection to American Samoa.  Take care and God bless.  Fa"afetai lava and much alofas.
Rainedear

Prayers and HELP are on the way

by LeroiNWFL - 09/30/2009 - 16:22

Our prayers and thoughts are with all on American Samoa. Spoke with some connections in Hawaii and much help is on the way. Time to get organized and get there. God is with you all.

Talofa e, i Amerika Samoa uma....

by Leua M. Gaisoa (not verified) - 09/30/2009 - 17:25

the photos you've posted are so much more real and close up ..... thank you so much for these photos... I pray the good Lord will help us out in this situation.... there is a reason why this devastation has happened to Samoa... let us all  work together as one to rebuild Samoa to become a better Samoa...our condolences to the families who've lost loved ones in this tragedy....never give up hope....
Love to you all in Nu'uuli and Ta'u Manu'a.... to my in laws in Faleniu and Fagasa.... you are all in our prayers.....
If you have pictures of Fagasa, please post them up.....

Prayers for all the peoples of American Samoa

by GulfGypsy (not verified) - 10/01/2009 - 00:38

I'm keeping all the good people of Samoa in my prayers. My heart breaks at the destruction of such a beautiful island and the pain of all the people there. May Our Creator hold you in Their Love and Stregnth as you begin to heal from this. Namaste' Nia~The Gulf Gypsy

Prayers and help are on the way

by omedusa (not verified) - 10/01/2009 - 04:18

Living on the coast myself and watching the destruction of hurricanes Katrina and Ike, I can relate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are currently holding a fund raiser in our tropical garden community.

Prayers and help are on the way

by omedusa (not verified) - 10/01/2009 - 04:25

Living on the coast ourselfs and recovering form the destruction of hurricane katrina and ike, we can relate. Our tropical garden community is currently holding a emergency fund raiser. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 Many prayers from the Paia

by coleen Field (not verified) - 10/01/2009 - 12:50

 Many prayers from the Paia Dharma Center on Maui sent your way this morning.
Aloha 

prayers to all

by Emma (not verified) - 10/02/2009 - 04:53

To my brother John and all friends and relatives in Samoa. My prayers go out to all of you in this time of turmoil and loss.  God bless you and your families.  Thank you John for keeping us updated. 

info on island for Ta'u ( Fitiuta )

by tiggger - 10/02/2009 - 07:08

James & Meleage Chapman ( Fitiuta ) or any one who knows Jim Please contact us if u can at mtiggger_1@att.net. Kevin Maune and Kevin Miller from San Diego, California. Concerened friends 2 of many.

Kevin and Ginger

This is just devastating...My

by Jackie (not verified) - 10/02/2009 - 15:56

This is just devastating...My prayers go out to all involved...:( 

Samoa ae lo ta nu'u pele.

by Kiogi Tumaua (not verified) - 10/02/2009 - 16:48

Thoughts and prayers are you with all the families who lost their loved one.  Please if anyone have any information on Alex Young and family let me know.  I prayed and they made it out alright.  God Bless.

Alofa atu tele,

Kioigi from Georgia.

Any word on people in Auto? 

by Anonymous (not verified) - 10/02/2009 - 18:57

Any word on people in Auto?  Looking to see if my Uncle Misi Tialavea and family are okay.

R: Tatalo Atu mo Aiga uma tatou Nu'u...

by Leipua1 (not verified) - 10/03/2009 - 14:34

Fa'afetai lava from the bottom of our heart's here in Hilo, Hawaii and SanFrancisco, California...  Our heart's and prayers are there with you all...  God keep you all in his arms in these times!  Matou tatalo atu e avatu le Atua i le malosi ia Aiga uma...

Alofa Atu,

Daphne/PEPE

ifelt sorry

by chris (not verified) - 10/04/2009 - 15:15

I felt sorry for other people that losat their livews but lucky for us we survive.                                           mtb boyz(FITIUTA )

 

SAMOA IS STILL WHERE MY HEART IS

by SALESA (not verified) - 10/05/2009 - 11:40

 I moved to American Samoa for the first time in October 1982.At first I hated Samoa, loved the girls!!I first fell in-love with the food, and I am proud to be the only palogi to drive taxi.After I get my kidney transplant I plan to go back, I pray that all my friends and family in both Samoas are okay.The village of Leone where I lived is gone , I imagin        the house I lived in Vaitogi is gone it was near the water.  My heart goes out to all who has family misssing or gone and you are here in the mainland.May God be with you all.Alofa o'oe

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