The tragedy came without warning and news quickly followed of the terrible bridge collapse in Minneapolis August 1. Though only four persons were confirmed dead, as many as 30 others were initially reported as missing. The following day, only eight persons were reported to be missing. Officials at the recovery scene expect the death toll to climb.
It is easy in our fast-paced world to get too comfortable. We simply fail to readily acknowledge how quickly lives can be taken from us. Families often come together when tragedy strikes. Perhaps the hidden tragedy is that some families do not close ranks until one of their own dies or becomes critically injured. Hug your family members and tell them you love them. We never know when that fateful and final moment will arrive -- for any of us.
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After seeing the horror of the bridge collapse on TV, I did hug each of my kids and my husband. Life is too precious to be taken for granted.
Melissa Myers
Cleveland
It was a most unfortunate tragedy, but on the positive side, many states are now reinspecting some of their bridges.
Charles Keil
Life is very precious and we should not take it for granted as much as we do. Yet, the events in Minnesota most likely could not be forseen and I regard it as an incredible freak accident. I realize that does not comfort the families and friends of the victims and our prayers certainly go out to them at this most unfortunate circumstance.
Jim Barrera, St. Louis
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