Imagine This Country...

[Virgo10]

offering aide.

Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga said she and her fellow citizens felt solidarity with those affected.

"Having experienced the fury of nature ourselves during the December 26 tsunami, the people of Sri Lanka and I fully empathize with you at this hour of national grief," she said in a message to the U.S.

And while the small island nation is still recovering from the tsunami disaster, it also pledged $25,000 to the American Red Cross, the AP reported.

Source: CNN

I am deeply touched by their concern after all that they have been through.

 

[Free4Life11]

I agree. So selfless.

 

[Chicago526]

WOW!!!! I think that will mean more to the victims than the millions that our corporations are donating (on an emotional level, I mean).

 

[Divamomto3]

That brought tears to my eyes. I am touched by their generosity. Thank you Sri Lanka!

 

[Nik's Mom]

Sometimes out of great tragedy, you can see people coming together. Unfortunately, we are not seeing too much of that right now on the news. It's nice to hear stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mickeyfan2]

This is the way the world should respond to any disaster in any country. Nice going Sri Lanka.