Editorial: Kentucky tornado relief
When we face hardship, we often learn who we truly are. Are we a strong community? Generous? Compassionate?
Over the past week, we have been assured again: Greater Cincinnati can answer all those questions with a resounding yes.
The deadly tornadoes in western Kentucky devastated thousands of people. Homes, businesses and entire towns have been virtually wiped off the map.
Your response was immediate as donations have poured in.
You've given money, supplies and presents for children. The effort has been impressive and — in many ways — comforting.
Knowing you can count on your neighbors in times of trouble is a very powerful thing.
Today, I have two messages as we approach the end of 2021.
First, a heartfelt thank you. Second, a strong plea for you to stay the course.
The communities in Kentucky hit by these storms will need support for years to come. We need to keep the help coming into the new year and beyond.
That can mean giving money to the American Red Cross.
Donating supplies to a local group planning to help western Kentucky, or maybe volunteering your time to help rebuild.
I have no doubt Cincinnati will continue to step up the way it always has.
Scottish author Samuel Smiles wrote, “The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill.”
As we consider the new year, I am gratified to know you will be here with us — with our neighbors, with those storm victims — fighting the good fight.