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Hi everyone. My name is Cassie. On behalf on my mama, Nelda Pagdilao. My mama lost her home & my papa. They were married for 49 years. Would’ve made 50 years next year. We were all planning to go to Philippines to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Our home with everything in it. Now that’s all that’s left is our memories.

My mama & papa was separated. She was found safe at Maui prep. My papa was nowhere to be found. We checked everywhere. My mama was strong enough to tell us her story. They were evacuating from their home on August 8th on front street. They were able to get out of their truck. My mama tried to get my papa over the truck.

Due to my papa being partially paralyzed, it was hard for my mama to bring him over. She tried so hard to save my papa. My papa told my mama to go & be safe with her children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. My mama never wanted to leave his side. My papa was a brave & hero to tell my mama to save her life. I couldn’t imagine what my mama had to go through & witness. She’s one of the strongest women. My mama went through all of this on her birthday.