Twistex Memorial Vandalized

[Kyle Brittain]

http://okcfox.com/news/local/twistex-memorial-vandalized-chasers-standing-watch

 

[JeremyS]

I will never, EVER understand why people do something like this. Disgusting!


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[Jeff Duda]

Hopefully the damage can be somewhat repaired. That's pretty low. However, I sense that the perp will not be caught. I doubt there was much evidence left behind to use.

Some people are just assholes with no respect for their fellow man.

 

[Marc R. O'Leary]

Some people are just assholes with no respect for their fellow man.

This pretty much sums it up. Shameful.

 

[Randall Bragg]

Went to the TWISTEX Memorial yesterday (Saturday morning April 2, 2016) to see firsthand the damage done to the site. To be honest, I didn't even know about this beautiful monument until this news feed. The flag is indeed ripped off the flagpole and the only bullet scratch I saw was on the "s" in Samaras' name (1st thumbnail). Looks like some WD-40 did help to cover it up (also in the news feed). I took a moment to understand this event and how this strange tornado acted to take the lives of these seasoned storm chasers that day. The 26 minute video "What we relearned from the El Reno tornado" is extremely informative if you haven't already viewed it. I am humbled, and this brought back to mind the seriousness of chasing severe weather. If you ever get the chance, visit this awesome memorial.
It was a little difficult to find, as the locals don't seem to know where it is and the internet doesn't give an exact location (as far as I could find). It is on Reuters Road just east of S Evans Road, about 1.5 miles south of I-40.

 

[Brady Kendrick]

That sucks, people suck but I'm not too surprised. Drive around any back road in the rural parts of the country and every sign, post, and object of opportunity has been shot to hell by drunk teens and/or rednecks alike. Doubt it will be the last time it takes some bullets or is the target of vandalism.

 

[Matt Ashworth]

I didn't even know there was a memorial...

Still, that someone would feel it ever okay to do something like this is absolutely disgusting. Even if they aren't found, I hope that karma catches up to them...