And that says Hyde

his vest says Hyde.

The Collective said:

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Yea, swimmer is talking about the coast guard guy. Hard to believe that it isn't legit though given the the tweet from Noem.

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Everyone is susceptible to believing and passing along misinformation.

FWIW the local non profits, mostly churches presumably, and groups like Salvation Army were incredible in the last response in Kerrville so they have some practice with this kind of thing. I think people should trust that money going there is going to be put to good use, unlike the Red Cross.

HEB and Home Depot were also quick on the scene last time. The churches were also really good, people from our church came to our house the same day we flooded with gift cards to HEB for anything we might need.

trouble said:

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And that says Hyde

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We're just here to support those who are no longer here and try to remember the sacrifice that all those people made," U.S. Coast Guard serviceman, Scott Ruskin, said.

I see that now. This was exact quote that "Hyde" said in the video. So either the news got the name wrong in the article or Ruskin was wearing someone else's vest.

I have several LE friends in BCS that would love to get your daughter's stuffed animals. They hand them out to kids who are in distress during traffic stops, domestic violence, etc.

Imma go with the news is dumb

No news on Mary Grace. Lots of heroes in this tragedy.

My peace from the Lord still remains. Thanks to all for prayers.

dermdoc said:

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No news on Mary Grace. Lots of heroes in this tragedy.

My peace from the Lord still remains. Thanks to all for prayers.

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Prayers for your niece and your family.

swimmerbabe11 said:

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Buttermaker said:

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https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/corpus-christi-hooks-invites-the-community-to-the-fifth-annual-9-11-memorial-workout First responders reflect on 9/11 during memorial workout

Here is a news article that mentions someone by that name from a different time.

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literally the only thing I can find about ruskin thats not the specific Noem quote, but then I found something on Twitter saying the quote was misattributed and a coastie by the last name of hyde said it.

super bizarre that no one on social media has posted a picture or claimed to know him that I can find. my apologies for the derail.



edit: definitely not talking about Glenn (although I haven't seen a pic of him either but that's ok) he's real, hes amazing, and we love Glenn.

Scott Ruskin is the mystery man.

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Search Scott Ruskan with an "A" , Rider University and you will find him.

Prayers for you and your family.

The Pope joins in our prayers.

That person does indeed appear to exist

https://whyy.org/articles/rider-student-celebrates-coast-guard-enlistment-on-campus/

and he is a cutie patootie. I wonder what hes thinking since the entire internet is misspelling his name.

I want to take a moment while there's a lull in the news to say again how great this TexAgs community is. This thread has reminded me at times of the original Harvey thread on the Houston board (Glenn could be the blue shed, if anyone gets that analogy).

Aggies are just the greatest people in the world. As always, this is the place for accurate info and heartfelt reflections.

Thankfully, I have no direct connection to this awful tragedy, but I do have multiple two- and three- people removed connections. I say that to say even though I have not been directly impacted, I am deeply invested.

Like many of you have posted, I spent the whole day yesterday diligently refreshing the thread, desperately waiting for information and updates. As a mom to girls the same ages as these campers, I see my babies every time I see these sweet girls' pictures. I have cried off and on since this story broke on Friday.

To those of you (Derm, Badace, specifically) who are impacted, thank you for trusting us to share your stories. I hope you know we celebrate and grieve with yall, and are praying for your families every step.

That's it. I had to get that off my chest.

I could not make it without the Lord and support from good people like y'all. Aggies are special.

dermdoc said:

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No news on Mary Grace. Lots of heroes in this tragedy.

My peace from the Lord still remains. Thanks to all for prayers.

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Continuing to pray for y'all, doc.

Gmanoutdoors said:

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-Share everything.-Play fair.-Don't hit people.
-Put things back where you found them.-Clean up your own mess.-Don't take things that aren't yours.
-Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody.-Wash your hands before you eat.
-Flush!
-Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
-Live a balanced life learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.
-Take a nap every afternoon.-When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.
-Be aware of wonder
-Remember the little seed in the styrofoam cup? The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup they all die. So do we. And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned the biggest word of all LOOK.
Everything you need to know is in there somewhere. The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and politics and equality and sane living. Take any of those items and extrapolate it into sophisticated adult terms and apply it to your family life or your work or your government or your world and it holds true and clear and firm. Think what a better world it would be if the whole world had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankies for a nap. Or if all governments had a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.And it is still true, no matter how old you are… when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.

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That brought back a memory. Those words are from the book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum. I have that book with me at all times, I keep it in the console of whatever pickup I own at the time. I was given it by my mother-in-law, Christmas '96, probably because she knew me pretty well from having been my 7th grade math teacher and possibly it was a shot across my bow.

When things get on me more than normal. I will sit in my pickup and read it, only takes a couple of minutes. It condenses almost everything into what matters. Most of the time, just knowing iti s with me is enough.

interview of the coasties

Anti-taxxer said:

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I want to take a moment while there's a lull in the news to say again how great this TexAgs community is. This thread has reminded me at times of the original Harvey thread on the Houston board (Glenn could be the blue shed, if anyone gets that analogy).

Aggies are just the greatest people in the world. As always, this is the place for accurate info and heartfelt reflections.

Thankfully, I have no direct connection to this awful tragedy, but I do have multiple two- and three- people removed connections. I say that to say even though I have not been directly impacted, I am deeply invested.

Like many of you have posted, I spent the whole day yesterday diligently refreshing the thread, desperately waiting for information and updates. As a mom to girls the same ages as these campers, I see my babies every time I see these sweet girls' pictures. I have cried off and on since this story broke on Friday.

To those of you (Derm, Badace, specifically) who are impacted, thank you for trusting us to share your stories. I hope you know we celebrate and grieve with yall, and are praying for your families every step.

That's it. I had to get that off my chest.

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Seconded. This has been my go to thread for news and updates over the last few days.

Thank you all

To everyone who has been affected, whether you post on this thread or simply keep a low profile by only reading, you have the hearts of many Israelis. Not all of them are religious but to a person those that I have spoken to about this tragedy expressed heartfelt and thoughtful words for you all.

Thinking of and praying for you all from the Holy Land.

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Since the name has been posted already I will verify that Virginia Hollis is our local Bellville girl who is still missing. She is one of the sweetest little girls we know. A loving family who have been life long friends to us. Our kids are all the same ages and have known each other their entire life. Our entire town is hurting and praying she is somehow found safe. The last 24 hours have been so difficult. Please God let these girls be found alive.

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Her mama and her older aunt were good friends of mine growing up. And I imagine we know each other although I don't know your name. They are in mine and my family's prayers.

I'm hearing it's officially become a recovery mission now. Anyone else hearing that?

Crap…..

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swimmerbabe11 said:

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its so wierd, but i couldn't find a picture of the dude literally anywhere

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I applaud that, but one day down the road this guy should be recognized with whatever the highest award he can be recognized with.

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Accolades are not for everyone. Especially those that might have survivors guilt.

Let me point out that Glenn probably lost whatever vehicle he had in flood. Much more utility than a shoutout during a timeout of a football game.

If someone close to him can find out and is willing to start a fund, I'm in.

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45-70Ag said:

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swimmerbabe11 said:

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its so wierd, but i couldn't find a picture of the dude literally anywhere

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I applaud that, but one day down the road this guy should be recognized with whatever the highest award he can be recognized with.

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Accolades are not for everyone. Especially those that might have survivors guilt.

Let me point out that Glenn probably lost whatever vehicle he had in flood. Much more utility than a shoutout during a timeout of a football game.

If someone close to him can find out and is willing to start a fund, I'm in.

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Sending prayers this morning for Mary Grace. The Lord works miracles, and may all families find peace and support for what will be a long road ahead.

DG-Ag said:

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I'm hearing it's officially become a recovery mission now. Anyone else hearing that?

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Its still too early for that and fwiw, from someone who has been on both, never once did I give up hope of finding a miracle while on recovery, never once did my sense of purpose or focus in finding someone ever waiver regardless of their status and I am confident many if not all on those operations with me share the same.

DG-Ag said:

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I'm hearing it's officially become a recovery mission now. Anyone else hearing that?

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Haven't heard it, but wouldn't be surprised. Although I'm still hopeful, I'm not really expecting them to find any more survivors.

Yall are still mixing people. And responding to a quote about one, thinking it is the other.


Glenn is the Ag that was a night guard at camp Mystic and stayed with the girls in Wiggle Inn all evening.

Scott RuskAn is the Coast Guard Petty officer that went to Rider Univesity and is having his name misspelled everywhere, and this made some question if he existed until Texags did its thing and figured it out.

Pepesilvia said:

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Anti-taxxer said:

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I want to take a moment while there's a lull in the news to say again how great this TexAgs community is. This thread has reminded me at times of the original Harvey thread on the Houston board (Glenn could be the blue shed, if anyone gets that analogy).

Aggies are just the greatest people in the world. As always, this is the place for accurate info and heartfelt reflections.

Thankfully, I have no direct connection to this awful tragedy, but I do have multiple two- and three- people removed connections. I say that to say even though I have not been directly impacted, I am deeply invested.

Like many of you have posted, I spent the whole day yesterday diligently refreshing the thread, desperately waiting for information and updates. As a mom to girls the same ages as these campers, I see my babies every time I see these sweet girls' pictures. I have cried off and on since this story broke on Friday.

To those of you (Derm, Badace, specifically) who are impacted, thank you for trusting us to share your stories. I hope you know we celebrate and grieve with yall, and are praying for your families every step.

That's it. I had to get that off my chest.

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Seconded. This has been my go to thread for news and updates over the last few days.

Thank you all

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I worked with TXTF1 as PIO for a number of years. I can tell you that ever since the explosion in West, I have used Texags as a intelligence and information aggregator.

It is unparalleled.

News conference this morning

400 first responder working - 20 agencies
Dozen canines

59 deceased in Kerr County
38 adults
21 children

11 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for
1 Camp Mystic counselor unaccounted for

Needs- get word out
Keep personal drones out of sky - they interrupt operations

To volunteer or for donations, please call this number to get to make sure it goes where it needs to

830-465-4794

To donate those who have been affected -
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

https://www.communityfoundation.net/

Salvation Army - designated as official partner for volunteer coordination and in kind donation

830-465-4797

Website for volunteers to register

Https://tcr.communityos.org

Follow City of Kerrville FB page for updates

https://www.facebook.com/share/16k896J7ka/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Questions-

Bodies being recovered up and down the river. Grid search being done

Q about warning system - focus on reuniting the families. Deal with that at appropriate time

Fred Rogers once said - in time of crisis, look for the helpers

#kerrunited


END OF NEWS CONFERENCE

Mr.Short-termMemory said:

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News conference this morning

400 first responder working - 20 agencies
Dozen canines

59 deceased in Kerr County
38 adults
21 children

11 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for
1 Camp Mystic counselor unaccounted for

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Horrific numbers.

Mr.Short-termMemory said:

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News conference this morning

400 first responder working - 20 agencies
Dozen canines

59 deceased in Kerr County
38 adults
21 children

11 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for
1 Camp Mystic counselor unaccounted for

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Horrific.