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A great musical tribute to the residents of Bolivar…

Writes the creator of his visit to some kind folks on the peninsula:

Ted’s Grandparents gave us everything we needed and were such wonderful hosts. They have always been so nice and fun as long as I have known them. We stayed at their beach house, not a vacation house but a home to them. They had literally every one of their personal belongings in the place. It was their home. Last night I stayed with Ted & Cathy in Houston to work on some things and Ted was playing this video to me, I was floored. I held back the tears while Cathy cried a little. I haven’t seen up close what the damage was like from Ike. Of course we all saw pictures and overhead shots, I for one, just put those pictures in the back of my mind and thought everything would be OK. I mean Ted’s Grandparents were such nice people that I knew bad things just couldn’t happen to them.

So don’t forget…

Here’s a good tribute to the residents of Bolivar by a gentleman working on a song in their honor.

Don’t forget…

Writes the creator:

On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall on Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. During the night, the ocean surged and rose around the remaining residents, blocking off all hopes of escape. This tribute, created on October 12, is dedicated to our beloved Bolivar, and all she lost. I went down the peninsula where we once owned a property at Rollover Pass in Gilchrist. My teenage son, Thomas, was with me. I held him a little closer that day. Remember the lost. Let’s “Bring Back Bolivar”.

From the MadNoonie Blog:

We have added a new site of aerial panoramic pictures of Bolivar Peninsula courtesy of “HawkEye Media” He will continue to upload more sections. So if you don’t see your subdivision keep checking back.

HawkEye Media has the unique ability to capture stunning 360° VR images, not only from the ground, but from the air as well. Panoramic photographs provide a 360° field of view, which makes them ideal for showcasing property or large landscapes.

The interactive 360° X 180° immersive panoramic images allow you to put your client anywhere in space. Whether it’s inside a crawlspace or 400′ above the ground, our interactive panoramic’s will allow you to immerse your target audience in an experience they’ll want to tell their friends about.

You can use this cool tool by visiting http://hawkeyemedia.com/bolivar/ or clicking the image above.

These are truly amazing images. It’s a shame it took such devastation to bring this tool to attention, but it’s certainly appreciated nonetheless. The Bolivar story is one that can not get enough attention. Thanks to MadNonnie for the info.

An recent update on the ground from Crystal Beach…. this is great to see!