A Sad, Sad Day in Porterville


Yesterday we lost the Porterville Library (17 miles from Springville where I live), and the lives of two fire-fighters. Two families are mourning today.

The library is a total loss. The cause was arson.

The Porterville Library was wonderful, besides having the usual selection of books, there were computers available for people to use--and many school children did their homework there every day. 

The library was a safe-haven for kids of all ages. Plus many free activities were planned for them after school and on weekends.

Many homeless spent most of their day there, sheltered from those who might abuse them, and extreme weather.

An historical room was up-stairs with all sort of interesting information, books about Porterville history and family, and irreplaceable artifacts. 

People don't realize how important a library is until it's no more.

My heart is heavy, and my prayers go up to the friends and families of the firefighters, and to all those wonderful library staff who no longer have jobs.

Marilyn




Comments

Fran Stewart said…
How very sad, Marilyn. I, too, join in your wishes for the families affected by this loss -- and that includes the entire community.
Thank you, Fran. It's been hard. They have found the body of the missing firefighter.
Our community will feel the effects of this tragedy for a long, long time.
Morgan Mandel said…
So sad that firefighters pay the price for arsonists. My mind still can't come to grips with the idea of 13 year olds doing something so horrific.
Anonymous said…
I can't imagine the pain this community must be going through. Prayers for the lost lives and for the boys who started the fire.��
The library is now asking for book donations. I'm sure I can gather a bunch.
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