May God Bless you all x

In the days, the months and years ahead, take the time to spare a thought for those who have lost their lives, their homes, family members, friends and their livelihood as a result of the recent bush fires that are ravaging across our nation. Now more than ever, take the time to appreciate who you have in your life, whether it be family, friends, neighbours, work collegues or merely acquaintances. Take the time to love and help others, no matter how small your contribution may be. Let's band together like true Aussie battlers to offer our support to those people who have mostly been affected by the torments of the tragedy of last weekend and the upcoming weeks. I invite all Australians to dig deep to offer their support and as it appears monetary amounts speak louder than words. To those who have been directly affected by the loss of loved ones, remember they are only on the other side of the rainbow. Reach out to them and say your goodbyes, for they are listening and will never leave your side. Kindest regards Lorrae, Paul and Nylah Kovacs Albury NSW.

In memory

moira

15 years ago

I am watching the news in Tenerife and send my prayers to you all “ When things go wrong as they sometimes will; When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill; When the funds are low, and the debts are high And you want to smile, but have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but do not quit. Success is failure turned inside out; The silver tint of the clouds of doubt; And you can never tell how close you are It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit- It’s when things go wrong that you must not quit.”

You are like the legendary phoenix,You'll rise from the ashes of adversity,stronger and more radiant than ever,for you are a good people and GOD love you .For my Mauritian compatriots, please donate to the Autralian Red Cross

I tuck my children into bed , I place a kiss upon thier head, I am sadded at the thought tonight , that all lives lost just seems not right. My heart went out , as I heard the plight of all the fires that burn tonight. More devistation is on the way they anounced again and again today. When do they get a chance to breath, to sleep in peace and finally greeve. It is as though I am standing there, the tears are flowing, just as though I am near. I feel no pain but my emotions are strong, Thouse that have been so baddly wronged. For the ones that lost thier lives in flight I wish them all peace and a long good night, I know I may never know your names but my heart has been shattered at your loss all the same. My message to all that have lost , and been hurt, to the fire fighters the helpers,the animals too. My wishes are the one thing I can do for you. For the distance is great, but contribution is true. I hope you get something from it as it is as much I can do.

To all the families, can't begin to understand the devistation you have all been through and the loss of loved ones, friends, pets even, how horrible, my thoughts and prayers are with you. To the Fire Fighters who put their own lives at risk to save property and people what heros, to the Police and Medical people, also heros. We all live in Australia and all fear what has become your reality. Love and thoughts with you all. Middleton Family

Thank you to all our rescue crews who are out there. So sorry to all the families who have lost someone or their home, praying for you all. Jan in Florida

The tragic news of you decease has put a dark cloud over Werribee (home). You were a friend whom anyone and everyone could seek help and wisdom. Taken from this earth too soon; please watch down on us; especially your family and beautiful sister. A ray of sunshine beams through these dark clouds with your everlasting smile bringing happy memories of you to our hearts. You will never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. I just hope a man like you will vouch for me when its my turn to come to the other side.... Thinking of you always..... The Lohan Family xoxo

To all familys that have lost loved ones, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and give you strength Hanegraaf Family

godbless the men and women that put there lives at risk to protect and save others from the inferno of the fires, some payed the price showing the greatest courage and selflesness laying down there lives for other people, in gods eyes that is the ultimate sacrifice and they will live forever in gods kingdom, just thinking of what they have done brings tears to my eyes, they are true heros

My heart and my prayers goes out to all who have been affected and who have lost family, friends, loved ones and their homes, My god give you and all the people who are fighting the fires, and supporting lost communities and everyone effected by this tragedy all the strenght. Your in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless you all and may all this terrible nightmare end soon. My condolences to all. Ps Hope the culprits who caused such devastation rot and burn in hell.Laws need to be assessed so that arsonist who cause such devastation should be thrown into jail, and the key thrown away.

As I gave my four kids a kiss and cuddle and popped them in bed tonight I spared a thought for the many, many innocent victims of this fire tradegy that will never be able to do the same. I, like many, don't really know what to say...words are clearly not enough...but rest assured that all Australians with heavy hearts have all victims and their families in our thoughts now and always.

To all the very brave people in vic at the moment our hearts and prays are with you all. we are australians and we can get through this.hang in there vic the rest of australia has got your back. to all the fire fighter's keep up the good work you are our hero's and your doing a great job/ when the arsonist is caught for this i hope they hang the bastard. how could anyone do such a thing.

What a tragic weekend. Our hearts go out to all of those who have lost everything and for those families who have lost loved ones. May you find the strength and support in each other, helping to make you just a little bit stronger to cope. How wonderful are our firebrigades, emergency services and volunteers. With our loving thoughts, (we will try to help whichever way we can). The Lane Family (Rosanna)

No words can adequately express the sadness I feel at what has happened. My heart goes out to each and every person who has been in any way affected by this tragedy. My eternal thanks to all the heroes, doing all within their power to save lives and property. You are all amazing.

We cannot begin to understand your loss, and pray that the affected people be blessed with support from family and friends, both spiritual and financial. To the Emergency Services, be blessed with strength and tenacity to defeat the fires. God Bless.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....I PRAY WE NEVER HAVE TO FACE THIS SITUATION

My heart is with all these brave people.

My heart bleeds for you but remember your faith and look forward not backwards.... Carol Coolangatta

Our hearts go to those lost and to those left behind to pick up the pieces. May those lucky enough to escape find the strength to go on and to those who have been lost you will not be forgotten. Shonny

To all of the families no words could ever describe how you are all feeling but our hearts aches for you all R.I.P. to all of the deceased we light a candle for all of you to the firefighters godbless you all you are all HEROS. Sheath Family

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all those affected by these horrific fires..... I am feeling numb to think that someone could deliberatly start these fires and put lives in danger . To do this to innocent ,husbnds wives, fathers, mothers and Children is just a crime.....so many people still missing......houses still in danger...... you will be caught, someone must know who you are.........your punishment will happen...... Take the time to say a prayer for those who are out there with the grim task of having to find these people in cars, houses or wherever they may have died ....they will never recover from the sites they are seeing....... To the volunteers, the emergency service workers, CFA, DSE and just the everyday person who are doing there bit....your are HEROS........ i pray that there is an end in site soon.... Deb

2 all the families tht hav lost loved ones and their homes or even their pets... we pray 4 u as a nation, we r all one in ths tragedy and its only round the corner tht sum1 is there 2 help 2 listen 2 talk 2 or even share a hug... iv sat day in day out thnkn bout u all and praying 4 strenghth and hope 2 cme ur way xxx 2 the volunteers heroes and survivers thank u and god bless u all:) RIP u brave heroes u may have been strangers 2 sum but will never b 4gotten xxx

To all you people who are in Australia I don't know what to say - you are in our hearts and our prayers. I really can't believe such a big fire has happened. We are thinking of all of you, and we will be looking for ways to help. We know you are strong and will carry on. With thoughts and prayers from New Zealand.

Its been our darkest weekend ever in Melbourne such tragic losses, for all, especially those with loved ones gone and a lifetime of memories but bricks and mortar can be rebuild, time will heal and rebuilding will commence and my I commend our volunteers fire fighters they are heroes and to all that are helping out and volunteering CONDOLENCES TO ALL.......RAELS

WOW Everybody I spoke to today in Townsville showed disbelief in what has happen in Victoria. We all have had our own battles in the last few weeks with the flooding of our towns and highways but nothing that we have been through can even compare to what has happened in the south. We all think how lucky we are and our thoughts and prayers go to all those fellow Australains that have suffered in the bushfires. I am sure that many of us will dig into our pockets so we can feel that we have helped in some little way.

To all those who have lost their lives and to the families they have left behind our hearts go out to you all. This is an awful act to have carried out, and the people responsible for these mass murders are to be brought to justice. Thinking of you, Kelly Winman - Gloucester (UK)

My wife and I recently visited your country from England, we were treated with great kindness by our Australian brothers and sisters, our hearts go out to families of those who perished, time will be a great healer to a great nation.

May all the families and locals from the areas affected by the fires come through stronger than before. My heart is hurting for you all. Sarah

Our hearts go out to all that has been affected by the bushfires. There is light at the end of the tunnel, just hang on, we are there for you all, we are a great country when people are in need. Peace to all. p.s. when they catch the arsonist, i hope he/she burns in hell.

i am so sad for all those familes and their house and all the people died in that terrable bushfire. sorry to all the family and friends and neighbours. i am so sad.

May the lord protect you in times of need may the heavens open for you may all who lit these fires that caused this horrific danger and death be struck down by the lord in jesus name armen god bless

My prayers and thoughts are with all the families whom have lost homes and loved ones. To the fireman, police and volunteers . Thankyou Fiona Melbourne

our thoughts are with you, the people, animals, and houses losed in this tragedy may god be with you and to everyone that is helping god blessthem all, they"re doing a fantastic job.

Always know that Americans here are disgusted in these people who have started some of these fires, all of those innocent people who have died and who have gotten burned. We stand with you and will always help our friends down under.

I hang my head in shame that a human being could cause all this devastation and loss of life. A tear falls down my cheek for all the mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers and children lost. My heart is heavy. Bless the volunteers the fire fighters and everyone affected by the senseless act of stupidity.

We in NZ are all thinking about you at this horrific time. Please can all Kiwis go to the TVNZ website and donate to the Red Cross. RIP all creatures great and small. God bless you all.

Our thoughts, wishes and prays thinking of the ones who have lost everything.please donate to the red cross foundation. it helps people who have lost everything there homes and all there memories.May positve thoughts come your way.we all feel your pain.

To all Victorians, friends & families of those who have lost their lives. God bless and keep you in his care now and always.

I remember the greener times. Where have they gone. I'm sure we all remember happier times everywhere. I'm sure they will come again. My thoughts and love go out to all who have died in the fire and their families and friends. May God bless you all and may he place his healing hands over you all and give you some peace.

We have had a number of wildfires here in California, including the ones this last year, and there are few things in this world that are as terrifying. I lost all my possessions in a fire, and it's nothing compared to the loss of life suffered by the people of Victoria. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes go to all of those who have been victims of this horrendous tragedy, and my deepest admiration to the firefighters, policemen, volunteers and medical workers who perform acts every day ranging from heroism to simple kindness.

Seeing the horrific fires first hand as we travelled north from Melbourne on Saturday, left us horrified, almost unbelieving and numbed at the death and destruction the residents of theses areas were faced with, for the families of those who have died in the fires, I offer my love, condolences and prayers, may they rest peacefully, and may you who loved them be comforted by the Lord God. We passed through Kilmore when the fire was so close, we could have easily been caught up in it, thankfully we weren't, I wish I could bring them all back, but that isn't possible. I can only feel for you and with you, be comforted that there are many many people praying for you and looking for ways to help you. God bless each and every one. Eilleen

We have all enjoyed camping in the Marysville Caravan Park as recently as last Easter, stayed at Fruit Salad Farm on a weekend escape, walked to the top of Steavenson Falls, eaten at the pub and visited Bruno's Sculpture Garden and Gallery. We all feel terribly sorry that this disaster has happened to such a lovely community as Marysville. Can anyone tell me if any of these places escaped the fires? We have been taken care of by the residents of Marysville, now it is our turn...

Thoughts are with the families and friends Australia wide... We are one...

GOD BLESS . TO all who have lost loved ones /homes .Please donate to the Red Cross.

...go out to all affected by these senseless acts the arsonists find so darn funny. We have deliberately lit fires here in West Australia but nothing compared to the horror Victoria and now New South Wales are going through.... People, wild life being lost foever :( Our thoughts and prayers arw with you all. Joan (WA)

Thank you for such a quick and thoughtful site. Those who are not there, but are worried and sad for those who are, need to be able to express their thoughts. Having been through the fears in our East Gippsland fires of 2006, yet lucky enough to have escaped them, I feel so much for those involved now. We are in mourning for those who have lost their lives, including the helpless animals, sad for those who have lost their homes. God help them all.

my prayer and thoughts are with all affected. Stay Safe.

Ell

15 years ago

My heart goes out to all the victoms of this nightare that words can't describe , I feel so sad for all affected and wish i could give them all a big hug through the TV screen. My prayers are with you.

To all the people who have lost someone close to them during the bushfires, we feel your pain and sadness. We are trying to do our bit by raising money for the schools that have been destroyed so that the children can go back and learn, and try to have a normal life again. We hope that the little bit we do can help to bring some peace. Thinking of You 4E The Arundel State School

Until these fires I though my life was tough. Losing your home, the hearth of family is bad enough; but to lose loved ones is the ultimate tragedy. My wish for all who are suffering during this time, is to try and hold onto each other and go forward. Unsteady as you will be emotionally and physically; please know that ordinary people like myself say a prayer for you all each day in the hope that you may find the courage to start again. RIP all who have been lost. God Bless all who remain.