Gary Mensch, a resident of Sulphur, Oklahoma is among the many individuals reeling from the devastation caused by tornadoes that ravaged the city on Saturday night. Mensch, who has owned JJ’s Furniture store for 25 years, is left with nothing but a heavy heart as he surveys the wreckage of his business.
The storm tore off the roof of JJ’s Furniture store leaving debris and bricks scattered everywhere. The water damage has ruined much of the wooden furniture inside, leaving little hope of salvaging anything. Despite this setback, Mensch remains hopeful and believes that there is resilience and strength in the community that will help them overcome this tragedy.
Mensch’s home was spared from the tornado’s wrath, but his family’s furniture store was not so lucky. As he looks at the debris left behind, he feels helpless and overwhelmed by grief. He knows it will be a long process to recover and rebuild, but he is determined to do everything in his power to help his community get back on its feet.
The tornado in Sulphur left at least 30 people injured with one woman tragically losing her life after being pulled from the debris of a downtown bar. However, Mensch remains optimistic about their ability to come together as a community and rebuild stronger than ever before.
As they begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding, Mensch urges his fellow residents to stay positive and focused on the future. He believes that there is resilience and strength in their community that will help them overcome this tragedy and emerge even stronger than before.