By Mary | Benefactress
Three years after Indian Ocean nations were lashed by massive tsunamis, somber ceremonies were held Wednesday December 26, 2007 to recall those lost in one of the worst natural catastrophes in modern times. The toll was more than 220,000 killed in a dozen nations. In India, where more than 16,000 people died, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, hundreds of survivors, mostly poor fishermen and their families, held a procession in Nagapattinam district in southern Tamil Nadu state, where more than 6,000 people died. Youngsters from tsunami-affected families offered flowers to the victims, while earlier in the day parents who had lost children three years ago thronged local beaches and prayed for the souls of their loved ones. Tens of thousands of Indians lost huts in the disaster and rights groups say more than 20,000 tsunami-affected families are still waiting for new homes. "The only true joy of my life is God", said a survivor who lost everything and every family member. "Let us leave behind all our tears and work together to rebuild our homes and our lives, hoping that one day we can repay our 'debt' to the international community," another said . Thank you for your prayers and for continuing to donate generously to this project to complete it as quickly as possible.
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