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The Ocean Rowing Society Guestbook for Tori Murdon-page 20 (send comments for Tori to: webmaster@oceanrowing.com ) |
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Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 10:06:16 -0400 From: Ron Forlano <bluefish@interpath.com> Subject: Thank God for Tori's safety.
Dear Tori, I am glad to hear that you are safe...It was a wonderfulthing you did and it showed great courage just to be there on your own(Ibelieve God was with you too)We were sitting here on the Outer Bankswaiting for Bonnie and then Danielle and they both missed us. I amsorry they had to stop your expedition as I feel sure you would havemade it. You have all the key ingredients for success..courage,perserverance,and the desire to "just do it".Best of Luck in the future. June Forlano , Duck, NC
From: "Syverson, Janet" jsyverso@nmh.org
Subject: Three Cheers!!
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 08:44:28 -0500
A hearty congraulations on your accomplishments! To be alone for almost three months on the vast and cruel Atlantic and to row over two-thirds of the way to France is absolutely astounding! I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for you. Welcome home! Jan Syverson, Chicago, Illinois
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 09:37:51 -0100 From: Polly Anna Randol <randolpa@clf.navy.mil> Subject: Congratulations - You're Still a Winner Tori - I just want to let you know you're still a winner. So sorry a hurricane got in your way. Nevertheless, your courage and determination are truly an inspiration. I've been following your progress all along and look forward to hearing more details. Thank you for showing us what can be done through faith and hard work! P.A.
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 06:48:51 -0400 From: The Godwins <godwin@netlinkcorp.com> Subject: amazing journey Dear Miss Murden, I have followed your progress daily. Your journey has been an amazing one. How blessed you we are that your rescue was accomplished. It would have been a shame for this world to have lost a person such as you. I know that you will continue to inspire and motivate all of us. I wish the best for you. James M. Godwin, Jr.
From: "Nathan Clark" <clarkfam@creative-net.net> Subject: SAFE!! Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:35:39 -0500Hi Torri,
Tori, I was both saddened and gladdened to hear the news this morning on NPR and then in the Courier-Journal. I am saddened that your voyage this time is at an end, but gladdened that you are safe and on your way home. You are a model of courage and beauty for all of us -- women, men, and children everywhere. Hurrah for your magnificent journey. May all the powers praise you! Kay E. Twaryonas Teacher and Admirer Louisville, KY
From: SIgnots@aol.com Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:39:05 EDT Subject: Your row Oh no I said as I saw the message on the oceanrowing.com web page that you had been rescued. So close to your goal and yet so far sound trite but so true. At least you're safe. I've followed your progress each and every evening since Flag Day. I wish you the best in the future and hope that you'll be successful next time. Steve Ignots, Elk Grove Village, IL
From: witrump@eastnet.educ.ecu.edu (Wesley Trump) Subject: thanks Tori Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:30:50 -0000 Just received the news and glad you are safe.....as my class was tracking you we were also tracking the hurricanes......we can only imagine the terror you must have felt..we have lived through several hurricanes here in Wilson, North Carolina in the past two years and they have taught us great respect. The students in my class send their respect and admiration your way...if you ever pass through here ( about an hour east of Raleigh) we would love to have you come visit and share your adventure first hand.....Take care Tori......thanks for sharing your vision with us ....we'll be awaiting your next challenge Wesley Trump Froest Hills Middle School Wilson, NC
From: EAugust107@aol.com Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:17:58 EDT
god bless tori. you are what the spirit of arerica is all about. i commend you for your efforts. you are, no doubt what america is all about. best wishes, edward.
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 16:53:51 -0400
From: Sharon Gagel skgagel@email.uncc.edu
Subject: Glad you are safe
Glad you are safe! Fantastic effort. I think what you did is just as remarkable as
McGwire's home run record!
From: MTBORDERS@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 15:06:30 EDT
Tori: Welcome home! So glad you're safe and sound. You're a very brave person. Margo and David Borders Louisville, KY
Tori, I've followed your journey everyday from the start with great joy and anticipation. Yes, it would have been nice had you completed your trip. But the fact you had the courage to begin such a journey is the true miracle. Yours is the triumph of spirit, determination and courage. Through your exploits you are forever changed and we - your friends, family and fans - are emboldened by your endeavors. Old barriers have been broken, new goals have been set, and the unthinkable has become thinkable. Mankind has reached new heights - the actual distance traveled is irrelevant. You are forever my hero and inspiration. Raymond Saucillo Houston, Texas
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 14:02:45 -0400 From: Samuel Levine <essell@exis.net> Subject: Compliments to a Valian Lady Dear Tori Sorry to read that you had to cut your journey short because of Hurricane Dannielle My wife and I have admiired your courage from the beginning of your adventure and have tried to encourage you with an e-mail now and then. You were very right not to try fighting the harsh weather kicked up by the hurricane out there in the Atllantic. Good luck to you in your further adventures. Sam and Bessie Levine
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 22:31:22 -0400 From: "Stephen P. Imhoff" <imhoff@couriernet.infi.net>
Tori, Keep the faith and your eye on the prize. I know you can make it the next time. We would love to have you as a guest speaker at Kiwanis again. Stephen Imhoff 569-2880
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 22:19:00 -0400 From: Jim Watson <jimwats@erols.com> Subject: Inspiration Tori, You just can't beat 'Mother Nature' - wrestling her to a tie was quite an achievement. You truly are an inspiration. Good luck in your future endeavors. Jim Watson Reisterstown, Maryland
From: Aaron Siegal <asiegal@us.ibm.com> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 21:22:51 -0400 Dear Tori, we've been following your progress almost every day and are so impressed with your courage and persistence. We miss your beautifully written messages from your early days and hope you might come out with a publication. We'll continue to follow and anxiously await your safe arrival in Brest. All our best wishes, Dotty and Aaron Siegal
From: JaniceMeek@aol.com Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 12:12:04 EDT Subject: Congratulations to TORI MURDEN Dear Tori I am Jan of Jan and Dan the Mother and Son Team from the Port St.Charles race. Daniel and I have been following your row, we both admired and, seriously, envied you. We went through some harsh and difficult times, but found the whole adventure so powerful, a part of us wanted to be out there with you. We are devastated for you, 85 days, then to have your dreams dashed. You held on so tenaciously, we have nothing but admiration for your courage and tenacity.85 days. Tori please accept our ADMIRATION, and know that we share your sadness. But Lady, you have achieved so much, you have experienced far worse weather than any of us in the Port St. Charles race.well done. Sincerely, Jan and Dan
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 09:53:31 -0600 From: rathie <"rathie@wtp.net@rathie"@wtp.net> Subject: Braveheart American Peral Sorry to hear about the unforeseen end too your great adventure,so it only took a huricane to stop you.As far as I am concerned you fought the good fight and came out the winner. am so happy to hear the ocean did not claim you !we all need your Brave heart back here with us. P.S do you think your boat the American Pearl will wash up somewhere on the European coast with your spirit at the oars.
From: "Dick Ulmer" <rsu11@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 08:45:47 PDT
Tori,Four simple words: you have not failed! You have succeeded in showing us the pinnacle of human spirit whether or not you landed at Brest!
Tory,I am so sorry to hear about the end of your trip to
Brest. As manyothers, I have also been daily following your progress across the Atlantic.
You have truly been an inspiration. Please do not letthis beat your spirit.
Victoria, I look forward to your reflections of your journey. Your writingsreveal an inner
harmony and peace as well as strength of resolve. Thestrength and comfort you gave Tory
are quite evident. To "both" of you, When will there be a second attempt?
Ed Watson
Dear Tori: I've been following your trip and think it's the most extrodinary journey I've ever followed. I read in the paper this morning that Hurricane Danielle got the best of you but I'm so glad you are safe and pray you aren't seriously injured. I've been worried about your trip since the hurricanes began but looking at the maps couldn't really get a feel how close they were. Congratulations on your tremendous effort! Thank you for doing this for all of us who won't. Sincerely, Susan Gray
From: EvFromVt@aol.com Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 07:57:14 EDT Subject: Just heard
I just heard that you had to call your crossing off because of bad weather. I know how bad you must feel, but you have to know that you still did an amazing job!! I pray for your speedy recovery, and thank God that you are safe. Sincerely, Ev Tougas
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 05:48:46 -0400 From: "Steve W. Goodwin" <steveg5@mail.sdf.bellsouth.net> Subject: Welcome Home Can't wait to talk. You got guts lady.
From: "Hiram Gallop" <hiram@greenvillenc.com> Subject: Tori Murden Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 01:20:58 -0400Close usually counts in horse shoes and hand grinades but I think you should count your trip
i wept with relief when i accessed ocean rowing, just now, and saw that you were rescued...the past few days i've been praying that bloody hurricane would pass you by... i also wept for the loss of your boat...damn danielle!!!...i hope your shoulder is not too painful and that your spirits are not too dashed... you must have been an amazon in another life!!! what am i saying??? you're an amazon in this life!!! you are an amazing, courageous, inspiring woman...my admiration is boundless...adale o'brien
From: Rsh758@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 23:13:28 EDT Subject: tori both of you so grateful you are well we love you rhonda, annie and maggie henning you were, are and will always be one of our hero's. see you in the boat house.
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 22:31:22 -0400 From: "Stephen P. Imhoff" <imhoff@couriernet.infi.net>
Tori, Keep the faith and your eye on the prize. I know you can make it the next time. We would love to have you as a guest speaker at Kiwanis again. Stephen Imhoff 569-2880
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 22:19:00 -0400 From: Jim Watson <jimwats@erols.com> Subject: Inspiration Tori, You just can't beat 'Mother Nature' - wrestling her to a tie was quite an achievement. You truly are an inspiration. Good luck in your future endeavors. Jim Watson Reisterstown, Maryland
From: Aaron Siegal <asiegal@us.ibm.com> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 21:22:51 -0400 Dear Tori, we've been following your progress almost every day and are so impressed with your courage and persistence. We miss your beautifully written messages from your early days and hope you might come out with a publication. We'll continue to follow and anxiously await your safe arrival in Brest. All our best wishes, Dotty and Aaron Siegal
From: MJGleich@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 21:02:35 EDT Subject: Tori Murden's Courageous Atlantic Crossing
Dear Ms. Murden,My name is Tori and I'm eleven years old. I live in Louisville, also. Ilove the ocean and am right now writing a report on Dophins for school. I wanted to know if riding in 55 mph winds and storms is more fun than ridingon Twisted Sisters at Kentucky Kingdom (small joke).I hope that you learn something from your trip. I'll be looking forward to hearing about it when you get back from France.I'll be praying for you. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13 "If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." Psalm 139:9-10God loves you and will protect you,Victoria Gleichman
I am sorry to hear about the hurricane. I couldn't imagine being in one of those. There must have been some scary moments during the whole thing. I kept track of Tori's progress every day. I hope atleast the attempt to make it to France gets put in the record books. David Miller
From: " Al Murden" <almar@www.desoto.net> Subject: Sad but Thankful! Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 20:10:24 -0400 Dear Tori,
We have just learned from the Web that you are safe and on the way back home. We share your disappointment but are nonetheless extremely proud of you and most thankful that you have been rescued and are safe onboard the Independent Spirit. Much love, Mom and Dad (P. S. - We are still going to England for three weeks, but we guess we won't to going to Brest or France!)
Hi Tori,
Just heard about you capsizing during Danielle's hurricane, I am so thankful you are all
right and aboard a ship. It must have been terrifying during the storm and I thougth of
you during this difficult time. You did a great job and looking forward to reading about
all the details during your trip. Get plenty of rest and we love you very much.
Elaine Rostron
Cypress, TX
From: " Al Murden" <almar@www.desoto.net> Subject: With Love! Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 20:03:00 -0400 Dear Tori, This is Margie - I asked your father to write my thoughts, concerns and prayers to you so they would be in your Guesbook. Please know that I love you, have been concerned for you, and praying for you. A prayer circle at church is also remembering you as is my daughter, Linda. Love, Margie (by ADM,Sr.)
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