Councilman Darrin Ledford
Sunday night our community was dealt another blow by way of a devastating tornado that brought the East Brainerd community to its knees. I saw on Monday the great American fighting spirit soar with neighbors helping neighbors, without reservation or hesitation.
As I canvassed our newest “front line”, I witnessed devastation I haven’t seen since my wife Kelly and I survived hurricane Katrina many years ago. What is clear to me is the determination of spirit and the will to overcome. Our first responders were doing again what they do best with care, vigor, professionalism and love.
As I stood amongst the debris of thousands of pieces of households, I cheered and saluted our city of Chattanooga Public Works department, EPB contractors, and citizens with shovels and a smile. Alongside Tennessee Commissioner of Insurance and Commerce, Hodgen Mainda, we spoke to dozens of families working diligently to try to put some pieces of their lives back together.
We may have been taken to our knees Sunday night, but we’ll stand strong together through teamwork, compassion, and promise to each other.
As long as we have each other, we have it all.
Yours,
Darrin T. Ledford
East Brainerd City Council Representative