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I have the sad duty to report that an unspeakable tragedy has struck the island of Haiti: a 7.0 earthquake has left one American dead and three others missing. And thousands more—yes, thousands—may be also be affected!
I don't know Victoria DeLong, but I'll give her the benefit of doubt and pray that she's one of the good Californians. It's the only Christian thing to do.
Come on, prayer warriors! Please join me in asking God that no other righteous Americans are hurt!
I don't know Victoria DeLong, but I'll give her the benefit of doubt and pray that she's one of the good Californians. It's the only Christian thing to do.
California Resident Identified As First American Casualty In Haiti
The Associated Press
January 14, 2010
WASHINGTON - The first American reported killed by the earthquake in Haiti was a foreign service officer crushed when her home collapsed.
Victoria J. DeLong, 57, died Tuesday, said State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley. DeLong, a 27-year diplomat and native of California, was a cultural affairs officer and had been stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince since February of last year. No hometown was immediately available although officials said she had a home in Virginia.
"In one of the most challenging environments in the world, she dedicated herself to educational and cultural exchange between the people of Haiti and the people of the United States," the State Department said in a notice sent to employees.
Crowley said three other Americans were known to be missing and that the embassy had made contact with nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens in Haiti, a small fraction of the estimated 45,000 there
The Associated Press
January 14, 2010
WASHINGTON - The first American reported killed by the earthquake in Haiti was a foreign service officer crushed when her home collapsed.
Victoria J. DeLong, 57, died Tuesday, said State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley. DeLong, a 27-year diplomat and native of California, was a cultural affairs officer and had been stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince since February of last year. No hometown was immediately available although officials said she had a home in Virginia.
"In one of the most challenging environments in the world, she dedicated herself to educational and cultural exchange between the people of Haiti and the people of the United States," the State Department said in a notice sent to employees.
Crowley said three other Americans were known to be missing and that the embassy had made contact with nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens in Haiti, a small fraction of the estimated 45,000 there
Not very practical, right? So instead, we will pick a few of the most neediest and get them back on their feet. 
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