Coast Guard Captain Shares HORRIFYING Stories from Lahaina Fire Survivors

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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  • @hawaiirealestateorg
    @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +328

    Please Give Donations Direct to Ken’s Venmo @Kenneth-Cherry-4 (5153 last 4 digits of Ken’s cell)

    • @seashellmac1968
      @seashellmac1968 Рік тому +78

      I just started listening but as soon as i heard his name... We live in Oregon but when we go to Hawaii, we fish with Bobby Cherry-Cherry Pitt II. My husband has the 2015 record for the biggest Ahi caught by light tackle-Ken Smith (my husband). We only use Bobby Cherry as our Captain. We knew his father also was a Captain and are just great grounded folks. Now Bobby Cherry charters out of Kona so not sure if these guys are related but i have a feeling they are. I'm also descended from the Cherry Family. You can BET we will help his family out! Thank You so much for sharing his story. This really touches home for us.

    • @bobroberts8500
      @bobroberts8500 Рік тому +33

      The safe with cash can be opened with a plasma cutter, a lot of machine shops have them. Be delicate with it as the cash is likely pyrolyzed. But banks will still exchange damaged notes for new ones up to a certain point. It's hard to exchange if the notes are in small charred fragments

    • @Donna6kunz
      @Donna6kunz Рік тому +21

      Thank you for sharing the last 4 digits. It helps so much. They get the full amount we donate thru Venmo. 😊❤

    • @melodyrodgers8533
      @melodyrodgers8533 Рік тому +18

      Hi Erik, do you have another way to donate to Kenneth Cherry? I don't do vermo.

    • @melodyrodgers8533
      @melodyrodgers8533 Рік тому +10

      I actually live Flagstaff, Arizona where he mentioned his two sons were attending NAU.

  • @ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd
    @ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd Рік тому +647

    I worked the paradise fires....... and this looks just like it. Ive worked many grassfires . This was NOT a grassfire . This and every other tragedy the last 2 years that are questionable is heartbreaking 😢😢😢

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +156

      I've studied Geo-engineering for 16 years. 'They' can create any manner of weather so the earthquake in Morocco, the floods in Florida, Greece and now Libya are all man-made - so they can blame it on Climate Change. The fires in Canada, Greece & Maui are a military operation and in Maui's case additional 'engineered' wind. Sickens and saddens me to the core. But we have to stay strong and resist at every turn. Maui needs rebuilding the way the people want, not the likes of Josh Green and his ilk.

    • @SunnyCarnivore
      @SunnyCarnivore Рік тому +37

      Starkey Farms is in Maui right now and posted some interesting information about the weather from Stacey Sills channel.

    • @SunnyCarnivore
      @SunnyCarnivore Рік тому +42

      @@wakingtheworld they don't even have any fault lines in Morocco? They make it rain in Dubai

    • @jayclark2077
      @jayclark2077 Рік тому +10

      ⁠No, Romano. Morocco is famous for its terrible earthquakes and deaths and destruction caused by them. They are a daily occurrence.

    • @peterdean5300
      @peterdean5300 Рік тому

      ​@@SunnyCarnivoreI saw it

  • @luvn2limes
    @luvn2limes Рік тому +315

    This poor man is so traumatized.

    • @edwardranno7119
      @edwardranno7119 Рік тому +44

      His wife was smart enough to write her phone number on the horse!!

    • @markchapman7326
      @markchapman7326 Рік тому +8

      He is too much fragile He can't stand his composure

    • @kathlynemarkham3119
      @kathlynemarkham3119 Рік тому +4

      So sad 🤗♥️🌺🙏

    • @waynetang1763
      @waynetang1763 Рік тому +23

      I was in West Maui during the fire with my wife and 3 kids. We were well north of the fire, but learned about it at about 3am the next morning. We saw the fire in the sky at 3am and I can tell you that what happened there was really bad. I can emphasize this man's pain and trauma. Information was zero that day so if was an every man for themselves situation. I had my family to look after the same as he did. Like him I am former military. We are of the mindset that others come before us. Typically this means other people outside of your family so there is a mental separation that you can keep in your sanity for the sake of your job when things get crazy. However when it is your family staring down the barrel things go to the next level. This poor guy will be dealing with the rest of his life because he feels as if he didn't do enough to help others knowing that safety of his family hung in the balance. This man will be constantly replaying the events in his head wondering if there was something more he could have done to save others. The reality of the situation is that there wasn't anything he could have done because he didn't know then what he knows now. Nonetheless, he will be haunted. He spoke of one of his shipmates who had a house in the burn area and how that person still did their job. The burden of guilt he feels (even though it is completely misdirected) is inreconsibile in his mind.

    • @holymoly271
      @holymoly271 Рік тому +11

      ​@@waynetang1763much respect for sharing this. I had no idea.❤

  • @rocco265
    @rocco265 Рік тому +644

    Such a tragedy. Gun safe, guns burned from the inside out? 2000 degrees? Sure hope there is a forensic investigation. Something is not right here.

    • @sandraheinz5609
      @sandraheinz5609 Рік тому

      Remember liberty safe company gave up the secret back door codes to the FBI when they asked for peoples safes in Lahaina…

    • @rhondaweber5638
      @rhondaweber5638 Рік тому

      They're covering up evidence. Just like on 911.

    • @youmakeitreal
      @youmakeitreal Рік тому +14

      Who burnt the guns? Who?

    • @elizabostwick2187
      @elizabostwick2187 Рік тому +47

      that sounds impossible to burn from the inside out in a safe!!!

    • @Littlewing1977
      @Littlewing1977 Рік тому

      it can happen if the fire is hot enough. The safe will heat up like a oven if the fire is hot enough long enough. Old shotguns have wood stocks so the wood ignited when the inside of the safe got hot enough @@elizabostwick2187

  • @maverick3092
    @maverick3092 Рік тому +450

    Why does everyone think it’s alright that the government put up non see through fences all the way around Lahaina and will not let residents back on their own property? Has anyone ever seen this action anywhere before? They are going through every ones belongings. Come on people!

    • @hawaiirealestateorg
      @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +176

      I know. It’s crazy. People just don’t want to stand up for what’s right. We are ultimately just RULED over

    • @brucegorst8005
      @brucegorst8005 Рік тому +170

      They need time to complete the crime scene cover-up.

    • @tomhoro6468
      @tomhoro6468 Рік тому +1

      ​@@brucegorst8005 you mean hiding the evidence they need to be held to account

    • @sandraheinz5609
      @sandraheinz5609 Рік тому +68

      Going through the safes, looking for any important paperwork and firearms

    • @kathleenscally9387
      @kathleenscally9387 Рік тому +33

      @@sandraheinz5609They certainly could be. 😡

  • @jostler5534
    @jostler5534 Рік тому +347

    Gun safes do not naturally burn from the inside out in any imaginable natural fire....those kinds of evidence need to be examined by independent forensic arson investigators, metallurgists and experts in combustion science. There are questions here that deserve detailed answers

    • @HulaShack1
      @HulaShack1 Рік тому +55

      What a perfect way to disarm everyone in Lahaina. FEMA was going through the homes claiming to collect propane tanks but they were also collecting Ammo. They even admitted they were taking all the ammo.

    • @specialagentweener1073
      @specialagentweener1073 Рік тому +39

      The good news is that 4 of our companies safes at 3 different locations were badly damaged from the outside but we managed to pull all of our safes about a week ago and every item including our cash was completely undamaged... it smelled awful, but everything was intact. I was able to get footage of the safe before it was taken out of the property and the knobs had legit melted off and these were some super durable 7 foot tall safes.

    • @jostler5534
      @jostler5534 Рік тому +21

      @specialagentweener1073 this testimony also needs to be considered! Thank you for sharing it. This represents what you SHOULD expect from the performance of a high quality safe that has been through a structure fire. This is why people buy safes. Why are other safe owners getting such devastatingly different results?

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +29

      Safes are meant to be fire resistant are they not? But then this was no ordinary fires.

    • @specialagentweener1073
      @specialagentweener1073 Рік тому +23

      @jostler5534 yeah my stores were over by fleetwoods and right next door to where Eric found those blue t shirts that were fine. These weren't electronic safes either. The old school turn dial ones.

  • @dontbeadogsbody3564
    @dontbeadogsbody3564 Рік тому +655

    Never stop revealing the lies. Hawaii, you are going to save the world.❤ I used to work with coasties. Wonderful, salt of the Earth people.

    • @jessicahanohano1432
      @jessicahanohano1432 Рік тому +1

      What

    • @JayaMadhavadas
      @JayaMadhavadas Рік тому

      THE USA GOV.AND HAWAI - AUTHORITIES LIED ABOUT EVERYTHING.
      ARREST WARRANTS -- NEEDED FOR OFFICIALS......ASAP.

    • @Xerroxi
      @Xerroxi Рік тому

      eisenhower tried to warn yall about the military industrial complex back in 61
      but did anyone listen? i hope this is a turning point in our history please heed my warning before it gets removed. all my comments gets removed.

    • @theyclosechannelsthatspeak428
      @theyclosechannelsthatspeak428 Рік тому

      What?

  • @alteregos3891
    @alteregos3891 Рік тому +343

    To hear this man say, "I'm thankful." is a lesson for everyone. God Bless all of you.

  • @KathyH13
    @KathyH13 Рік тому +292

    I hope the Captain sees this. SIR, YOU BLESSED THE PEOPLE YOU SAVED. DOING YOUR BEST IS ALL YOU COULD DO.

  • @Joshua-rc3zk
    @Joshua-rc3zk Рік тому +320

    Fires don't burn at 2000 degrees it was a laser or direct energy weapon.

    • @hawaiirealestateorg
      @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +232

      It’s so obvious. But the sheep don’t want to hear the shepherd is actually the wolf

    • @dmel4905
      @dmel4905 Рік тому +69

      Correct on both counts...

    • @HulaShack1
      @HulaShack1 Рік тому +45

      @@hawaiirealestateorg What a perfect way to say that. It is so true that they still will go to the Gov for "help".

    • @HulaShack1
      @HulaShack1 Рік тому +81

      @@hawaiirealestateorg This doesn't take a lot of brain cells to realize this was intentional.

    • @overthefalls
      @overthefalls Рік тому

      I'm an Australian, we had the 2019 bush fires that seemed to burn almost the entire country. Then we had lockdowns. Then we had the floods of 2022, specific to my region. These events were contiguous. There's so much evidence that all were planned. Millions of dollars in donated bushfire money disappeared. If Christians don't believe in weather modification and weponisation, remind them of the book of Job. The adversary used the wind and lightning against Job. If they don't believe in chemtrails type into Google; Stratospheric Aerosol Injection. Watch Deborah Tavares videos (and notice that Alex Jones never mentions her name or Bill Cooper for that matter). GOD BLESS people like Eric West

  • @PleaseNThankYou
    @PleaseNThankYou Рік тому +172

    We will never forget Lahaina.

  • @janelogan4242
    @janelogan4242 Рік тому +394

    Its a crime they aren't letting people in to their property "for their safety". We are free citizens and these are property owners!

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +56

      Someone in the comments said they've been lifting ammo. They are violating their homes even if they are reduced to ash and rubble. People have the right to sift through the ash themselves; to retrieve anything that survived.

    • @barbaramoore5070
      @barbaramoore5070 Рік тому

      They are hiding evidence, that’s why they don’t want anybody around.

    • @peacefuldawn761
      @peacefuldawn761 Рік тому +39

      Yes and we choose the level of danger we are willing to risk not any government. Its sickening

    • @StelmaDesigns
      @StelmaDesigns Рік тому

      @@peacefuldawn761 Yes, like we were able to choose the level of "danger" we were willing to risk with covid, such as refusal to wear masks, social distance, refuse to get tested or be a human pin cushion? The know they got away with illegal measures and will continue to do so because the vast majority went along with it due to irrational fear of an unseen killer virus!

    • @icydawn4257
      @icydawn4257 Рік тому +24

      These people have to stand up, or they will continue to get away w/looting them of anything that’s left!!

  • @libertyblueskyes2564
    @libertyblueskyes2564 Рік тому +137

    You can hear the tears in his voice but he's so brave and tells his story.

  • @fogums
    @fogums Рік тому +560

    Thank you Eric for keeping this disaster in our thoughts and giving it the coverage it deserves. We appreciate everything that you’re doing ❤️

    • @mjgibbons8905
      @mjgibbons8905 Рік тому +24

      I am so sorry this happened to you and your community..

    • @karenlee8506
      @karenlee8506 Рік тому +27

      ERIC, Thank you for Capt Cherry's story. His time as reservist coastie, submarine tours. Plus 30 years of his adult life. He's a local in every sense of the word. His heart for service is apparent in his visceral emotion.
      I'm happy he has his family and the water family. Being of service WILL help him heal. I watched same emotions of survivor guilt from first responders of 9/11. I watch every year. I won't forget 9/11. Maui will have my heart in the same manner. I'm sick in heart knowing the death toll is much higher, and just like in 9/11 the families may not get any of their family back. The temperatures and car explosions ensured cremation.
      In this time of sorrow, we on mainland need to carry the load for awhile. Im gut level certain many died without a chance, and I will join with others in demanding congressional investigation, state and county investigation. It's the only way the truth will be known and the motives for those who want to steal land from the people again, must have lite shined on all that is trying to hide in the dark.
      We are the lite of the world through Jesus and must "sta b d in the gap" in whatever capacity or skill you have. The grieving people
      need to grieve.
      Aloha to all. In Jesus' name.

    • @Xerroxi
      @Xerroxi Рік тому

      eisenhower tried to warn yall about the military industrial complex back in 61
      but did anyone listen? i hope this is a turning point in our history please heed my warning before it gets removed. all my comments gets removed.

  • @Fixmeasandwich
    @Fixmeasandwich Рік тому +196

    How are insurance adjusters able to do their job if they can’t go inside the fence?

    • @sandraheinz5609
      @sandraheinz5609 Рік тому +32

      No one is getting insurance but they all still have to pay their mortgages to the bank…

    • @sandybarnes6336
      @sandybarnes6336 Рік тому +11

      What do you mean no one is getting insurance?

    • @AkSonya1010
      @AkSonya1010 Рік тому +1

      @@sandraheinz5609stop making stupid statements like this, it’s not helping.

    • @lilypudd
      @lilypudd Рік тому +1

      I saw another post from a field adjuster and they were let in however when everything has burned to the ground and there is nothing left there isn't a whole lot for the adjusters to do except take pictures. That adjuster saw 15 houses and only three still had parts standing.

    • @kimgordon3695
      @kimgordon3695 Рік тому +1

      The corporation will wait for claim to be filled. The adjuster's job is to minimize that data. Thankfully JB offered $700 per household. 😑⚠️

  • @SueProv
    @SueProv Рік тому +303

    This is PTSD and survivor's guilt that happened alot on 9/11. God bless all of you and Eric you too and all who are helping.

    • @JudithSchoner
      @JudithSchoner Рік тому +7

      A lot of tragedy 😢. I hope for a speedy recovery 🙏.

    • @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
      @fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Рік тому

      It appears that our government creates a lot of circumstances that cause ptsd.

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому +1

      Yes, I'm part of the 9/11 community and I know the long road ahead that's confronting the people of Maui 😢💔
      I pray for healing and justice ❤ And we need to keep sharing these stories! 🙏🏽
      #Mauiikaika #Mauistrong

  • @miryafreedom
    @miryafreedom Рік тому +190

    Thank God for The US Coast Guard

  • @staffordlee1430
    @staffordlee1430 Рік тому +322

    Please keep bringing news and the people’s stories. Corporate media is not paying attention but we the people are! We stand w/ Maui/Lahaina and It’s people. We are praying and donating. Our hearts are with you.

  • @theresaconstantini7446
    @theresaconstantini7446 Рік тому +386

    This whole situation breaks my heart. I really appreciate you telling their stories giving them a voice

  • @LindaG752
    @LindaG752 Рік тому +101

    This man obviosly cares so much for others. He should run for Mayor of Lahaina!

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +12

      Those positions are reserved for the corrupt and evil but yes, in an ideal world....

    • @garrettyamada9821
      @garrettyamada9821 Рік тому +1

      Do you mean Maui County? Because there is only one Mayor that has the responsibility of governing all of Maui County, and not just Lahaina.

    • @LindaG752
      @LindaG752 Рік тому +2

      Yes! 😎 Maybe it's time to break that up a bit. Lahaina needs their own city leader who represents their best interests. Not the the greedy. The current mayor should want that change to separate powers. He's currently not shown in good light.

    • @marsack7
      @marsack7 Рік тому +2

      ​@@LindaG752 we all do all over the USA and the world. We need righteousness everywhere.

  • @deni9626
    @deni9626 Рік тому +442

    Ken, you did plenty, you checked on both tenants, got your dogs, kids and wife to safety, saw that the horse was OK...MANY people would have said the horse will be fine, we have to leave, but you made sure not to cause your daughter more Trauma, look at all those lives, and the ones that will follow from these? Generations were saved, by you, that night. Stuff can be replaced, the Rifle will always hurt, but you have his memories. Survivors guilt is normal, but don't let it eat you. Just putting this out, helps. You gave info needed about the homeless and also that no children were at school that day.......Conspiracy spinners have the kids and homeless buried in mass graves, it is just awful, they want to get people hurting more for ratings......Truth is all that can stand. You have so much knowledge, 30 years about LaHaina, how it looked, who was where and how it ran. Your expertize is invaluable, you were saved for a reason, there is always a plan.....I have known 2 people who were in terrible fires, 3rd degree burns, both of them. Both talked about initial pain, then none until in hospital when getting worked on. The nerves got sautered, basically, so your friend did not suffer for that long time. Long ago, my Stepdad driving a big rig, stopped along the highway, a drunk driver hit the truck, he was carrying gas for filling tanks at stations. He used to marvel that 1/ He was alive & 2/lack of pain.......Our bodies are pretty amazing, so are you for doing so much, and for all you will contribute, along with your Family....

    • @howardjohnson6189
      @howardjohnson6189 Рік тому +45

      Couldn’t have said it better just wanted to thank you for the heartfelt thankfulness message to Ken Cherry

    • @sonflowersue.CHOOSE.L0VE
      @sonflowersue.CHOOSE.L0VE Рік тому +31

      What a heartfelt caring message you have given to Ken and all he did that day, and what a big heart he had for all those he cared for and beyond in this tragedy. 💕🙏

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods Рік тому +10

      @@howardjohnson6189 yes I don't think we could have said it better ourselves and thank you for doing it

    • @JohnJacobsen-dg5he
      @JohnJacobsen-dg5he Рік тому

      Conspiracy spinners have this odd way of being right more then not.
      Lets look at the most obvious facts.
      1. The guvnor altered the laws regarding rebuilding on "sacred" land in the months leading up too the fire.
      2. No alarms or sirens were used to alert folks of the incoming danger.
      3. The children were all sent home from school on the day of the fire.
      4. The majority of the goverment brass and officials were all mysteriously not on the island on the day of the fire.
      5. The water was turned OFF or redirected making any attempts to fight the fires impossible.
      6. The police turned folks trying to flee the fires, back into the fire trap area and refused to let the trapped individuals out of the danger zone.
      7. The buildings in the entire city were turned into DUST, yet we can see loads of trees still standing with leaves and twigs intact.
      8. The heat required to MELT and liquify car windows begins at 2500 with fully fluid glass at around 2780 degrees (forest fires burn at 14-1500 degrees depending on wind), now where did the missing 1000+ degrees come from ?
      9. Goverment branches of "aid" such as FEMA turned away folks trying to help the affected victims and refused letting any of the donated equipment and food water / meds through the blockade, created by the very same goverment agency that was supposedly there to help.
      10. A strange phenomenon apparently seems to have spared alot of the blue items in the crazy fire. (what could this possibly be???).
      11. Winds claimed to have been rampant and they claim that the wind came from a hurricane that was over 200 nautical miles north of Maui, FAR out of reach of the affected area.
      12. The water supplied by the goverment "AID??" officials made the allready affected fire victims sick.
      13. The chief of police is also the coroner (wich is a crime and illegal).
      14. A mile long wall was almost immediately created blocking any veiw into the burn area and any person caught stopping along the mile long restricted area will be arrested and recieve a court hearing and fine, and they claim the cause for the wall is dust ??? since when did dust stop because of a 3 meter tall wall ?
      15. YEA THATS 15 CONSPIRACY SPUN FACTS.
      Doiactuallyneedtogoonpointingouttheobvious???
      The fact that you can call out "conspiracy spinners" and feal good about it, is just sad, especially considering how often us "conspiracy spinners" are correct and seem to end up with the last sad laugh more often then not.
      Dont tell me theres nothing fishy in all of this, because it should be clearly visible and obvious to anyone with ½ a brain, that this was in no way shape or form a regular forest fire, they claim its a forest fire because then the affected individuals wont get any inssurance, but hey fun fact ... forest fires dont melt and liquify glass.

    • @JohnJacobsen-dg5he
      @JohnJacobsen-dg5he Рік тому +29

      @@kindlydude Agree! the 2000 kids and possibly hundreds of adults that are still missing, should be on the front page of every news agency, that it´s not, only adds to all the other highly SUS elements in the maui fires story.
      Yes indeed, the people of Hawaii are showing the world what we should all try to be like and it is very inspiring, and yea, the world needs more men like Kenneth!
      My comment still stands though, in regards to blindly disregarding what i call truthers as "conspiracy theroies" a term created by the CIA, as folks just sprouting rubbish for more veiws, with no validity whatsoever, something far from the reality we see.
      If you are a actual truther and start adressing some of the real touchy subjects, then i can 100% gurantee you that the vids will get deleted and your account will get banned.
      So in conclusion.
      Something smells fishy in this entire storie and there is in my humble opinion absolutely nothing wrong about asking questions, especially when considering that the goverment has proven time and again that it cant be trusted, we should allways question our reality as free individuals and always seek the truth.
      Trying to speak the truth wont get you more veiws/money/followers, it will only get you less.
      Maranatha.
      God bless.

  • @sspyder181
    @sspyder181 Рік тому +98

    We the people need and demand answers. Obviously everyone knows this was not natural. Wake up America 🇺🇸

    • @debbie6921
      @debbie6921 Рік тому +2

      Hearing that area is full of Lithium......GEE wonder what Oprah is going to use all that Lithium for. ...Batteries maybe??????

    • @toothnail605
      @toothnail605 Рік тому

      "We the people" lmFAO!! The citizens of Hawaii voted Democrat, you get what you vote for!! Deal with it! 81 million people voted for Biden - Democrat, he was they're answer to Trump, they're Messiah, they're prize fighter the Democrats putting in the ring. Maybe you can get your Democrat protectors aka FBI to help you out! Keep voting Democrat and keep saying lol We the people lol I mean you can't make this shat up!!

    • @markkulyas2418
      @markkulyas2418 Рік тому

      Demand answers from who, the elite billionaires control the entire world along with all your politicians and law enforcement and Military. They've been engaging in these false flag operations since the Vietnam War and the assassination of John F Kennedy, and before that.

  • @julierussell4316
    @julierussell4316 Рік тому +92

    We Cant let this just get forgotten and the story repressed

  • @karingran2629
    @karingran2629 Рік тому +259

    Eric you have no idea how much you are doing to keep this fresh in peoples mind, I'm so glad you are carrying on, your an angel on this earth, thank you so much, 💯🤟

    • @hawaiirealestateorg
      @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +40

      Mahalo

    • @holymoly271
      @holymoly271 Рік тому +19

      ​@@hawaiirealestateorg
      Eric, I had this feeling since I 1st saw your videos. Your sincerity reaches through the digital realm. You were calling out to the world.
      You are going to look back on this time in you're life as a gift from God. Sounds odd with so much tragedy, but God has called you, and you are answering.
      I firmly believe God has chosen you as one of his trumpets in the world. Keep him close in prayer.
      👪
      Although it may drive her a wee bit crazy sometimes, your wife is truly blessed to have a man with such passion.
      Tell her I said that😅😊

    • @pqtus4557
      @pqtus4557 Рік тому +13

      Seriously, his stories made me feel better just hearing them, and I am not even there. The media blackout and all the other disturbing things I keep reading about are haunting. It is so good to hear from someone actually there and survived as tragic as it is. God Bless the folks of Lahaina, you will prevail.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods Рік тому

      @@hawaiirealestateorg I have sent you several messages about various
      po D ca STS
      you should try to go on and they keep getting erased . Very frustrating

  • @edwardranno7119
    @edwardranno7119 Рік тому +58

    His wife was pretty smart to write her phone number on the horse!! Use donation money to pay off everybody’s mortgages

  • @texasted73
    @texasted73 Рік тому +115

    As a man as a father my heart absolutely breaks for this man! I pray to the most high that the warring angels will protect this man and his family Jesus name amen!!

  • @lilycat1694
    @lilycat1694 Рік тому +112

    Seems sick that they are not letting the homeowners in. Good grief, my heart goes out to everyone.

  • @sandyjuntunen4088
    @sandyjuntunen4088 Рік тому +22

    A $3 million dollar fence around Lahaina is admitting there's evidence being hidden.
    How do you lose a submarine to a fire on land?!
    Will this family be allowed to rebuild? To keep their land, if they ever get to see it again?

  • @liebekatz1
    @liebekatz1 Рік тому +162

    @Hawaii Real Estate bless you for allowing these people to tell their stories. It's therapeutic for them and it also keeps others informed. ❤🙏

  • @MicheleMakinson
    @MicheleMakinson Рік тому +14

    My heart goes out to Ken. He saved his family, horse, and checked on tenants to make sure everyone was safe❤️

  • @ellyndriscoll4627
    @ellyndriscoll4627 Рік тому +55

    Glad i saw the video's of burnt out and liquified cars before they took it down. LOTS OF PEOPLE SAW

  • @lovespurpleflowers
    @lovespurpleflowers Рік тому +17

    Woe to them that were behind this deliberate attack on the people of Lahaina!

    • @hawaiirealestateorg
      @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +3

      Mahalo @lovespurpleflowers.Our hearts go out to the people who have suffered, and we join you in seeking answers and justice for this tragic event.

  • @loriflynn78
    @loriflynn78 Рік тому +121

    Pray for the homeless.

    • @specialagentweener1073
      @specialagentweener1073 Рік тому +16

      Please do! We are still looking for 2 of my dear friends, one is named Ray who is disabled, missing one leg uses a wheel chair and then Rex who is an older gentlemen who uses a walker very very slowly. If you could name them both in your prayers I would appreciate it! I don't know if anyone would have known to pick them up and it's been 5 weeks since we have had news. I use to feed Rex everyday when I worked.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods Рік тому

      @@specialagentweener1073 maybe go to where Eric has replied to some people and click on to his thumbnail and ask him to mention these people in his next vid and maybe some people will give you information .
      If you put a comment after clicking onto his thumbnail he is much more likely to see what you're saying ... if you scroll down one or two places you should see it thread by karingran2629 .
      And you will see Eric's thumbnail there and you can press on to his thumbnail and type in your question to him to see if he'll help mention these people in one of his vids.

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому

      ​@@specialagentweener1073 I'll pray for Ray and Rex ❤🙏🏽✝️

  • @billkennedy8795
    @billkennedy8795 Рік тому +19

    You can just tell this guy is an honest and genuine person.

  • @margiedecker8823
    @margiedecker8823 Рік тому +143

    Thank you for this Eric West and family in Jesus name we want to see this kind of interview.

  • @libertyindc1123
    @libertyindc1123 Рік тому +106

    God bless the US Coast Guard and all who serve!

  • @researchbear4074
    @researchbear4074 Рік тому +113

    All these poor people are so traumatized, they are LITERALLY going through ptsd..... I can't even imagine how they feel, how they can heal.😢 I can't sleep at night feeling their pain daily. I pray for them nightly but they are going thru so much emotionally.

    • @gretchenhamlin4282
      @gretchenhamlin4282 Рік тому +9

      Very Good comment. God Bless TAKE CARE

    • @KimmersIMJ
      @KimmersIMJ Рік тому +2

      Same for me. I am so heartbroken over this horrific tragedy. Our government is guilty of premeditated murder. I am so grateful for this channel. I cant even imagine the heartache of these people. 🥺😞😭💔

    • @laurielowery9011
      @laurielowery9011 Рік тому +1

      My elderly parents lost everything in Alameda fire in south Oregon. Just had 3 yr anniversary last week and my mom still struggling with the ptsd.

  • @hollyjoy777
    @hollyjoy777 Рік тому +205

    Thank you Eric, keeping you in my prayers!🙏🏻✝️

    • @hollyjoy777
      @hollyjoy777 Рік тому

      @@curleq117 It’s so true that Eric kept it REAL with us, not mainstream media!🙏🏻Make A Wish sent my 15 year old daughter, who had terminal cancer, my twin sons and I to Maui! We fell in love with it, we even thought about moving there….it was the first time that my daughter took her bandana off in the water!💜If not for her cancer, we wanted to live there…. I lost her 5.5 years later. One of my sons goes there every year and he’s going shortly. He lives in WA next to the Canadian border on the ocean, so it’s less expensive for him. He rents a condo, doing most of his cooking to save money but this year, he hopes to show his gratitude for the wonderful people in Maui.💜I just found our picture taken at a Luau there, and on the back of the paper frame they gave us, their address and phone number are there💜 This fire has broken my heart💔🙏🏻💟✝️

  • @wakingtheworld
    @wakingtheworld Рік тому +148

    A big thank you to the West family for keeping us up to date. Ken's story was harrowing to say the least. He was lucky to be able to return to his home.... Tragic that nothing was left. The destruction of guns within the safe needs investigating.... Safes are built to be 'fire proof' are they not? But this was no ordinary fire. Blessings to you, Ken. You did what you could under terrifying conditions....

    • @KarenPritsch
      @KarenPritsch Рік тому +9

      Again, report of things burning from the inside out!

    • @maidintheusa9602
      @maidintheusa9602 Рік тому

      Climate change b/s 24/7.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods Рік тому

      I thought Ken said his home was destroyed ... ?

    • @christinelamb1167
      @christinelamb1167 Рік тому

      @@gardensofthegods I think they meant he was able to return to the ruins of his home, to look for things.

    • @zxyatiywariii8
      @zxyatiywariii8 Рік тому

      Well, safes are only designed to be fire proof for regular, normal fires.
      If a fire is too hot, it will burn the contents of the safe. Even diamonds inside a safe can burn if the fire is hot enough; and of course this was no ordinary fire.

  • @mireille8
    @mireille8 Рік тому +19

    You can tell how traumatizing this was for all the residents. Prays for Maui. 🙏🏽

  • @tehanistudio3977
    @tehanistudio3977 Рік тому +89

    My heart breaks for this man and his story.

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +5

      I was crying along with him.... Tramatising for him to re-live these events in the narrating of them...

  • @geekynana
    @geekynana Рік тому +175

    I am so sorry for his loss. I appreciate you being there so they can just speak and document these stories! It is so important, most especially for talking about this trauma. Praying for you all.

  • @GenXamerica
    @GenXamerica Рік тому +97

    Thank you Eric for continuing to tell survivor testimonies. We will not let this tragedy be forgotten.

  • @learningtoflyify
    @learningtoflyify Рік тому +54

    We live in Flagstaff. Want to help Ken’s son, Max. Thanks Eric for bringing this story/need to our attention.

  • @devinediane33
    @devinediane33 Рік тому +66

    Ken, you are a noble man, husband and father and have done more than you know.for your family..... Listening to Grace's heart for her horse's safety spoke forever to her - daddy (and mommy) cared. I am praying for your wife for a supernatural restoration of her ring - God is with able! I know your son saw what manhood is about as you protected your family and those who rented your airbnb's. You have done the most important things. I pray you find peace in that and we are thankful to God with you for protecting you all!

  • @deeannemason7003
    @deeannemason7003 Рік тому +20

    The authorities said they didn’t pull any dead from the water. This man said they did, and he was there.

  • @Jamesmoore-mj5ke
    @Jamesmoore-mj5ke Рік тому +50

    Please everyone of the world do not stop putting pressure upon the mayor & the governor and the U.S. government They all have E-mails to their office tell them what you think ask the questions tell them to answer the questions they work for us remember that.

  • @missk5751
    @missk5751 Рік тому +174

    GOD BLESS YOU and YOU FAMILY! Thank you for your service. Your fellow American’s support you all!

  • @numbernine3436
    @numbernine3436 Рік тому +51

    These families still aren't allowed in their neighborhoods over a month later???? Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? We've all seen fires, tornados. hurricanes. We've seen the families looking through the rubble days later. WTH is going on? I almost can't believe the citizens have not pushed their way through. Of course I'm not there but this is insane. It is obviously a crime scene. What else is taped off & protected like this? Plane crashes? Mass murder scenes( part of what i feel this tragedy is) Unbelievable how they're pulling this off.
    I truly believe it is a test. Just like covid was a test to see how far we could be pushed. I do know they didn't push me far enough to take a vaccine.
    Prayers for all of you struggling. Ive tried to spread out my donations. I've bought the M♡ui hoodie from Eric's fundraiser. It ll never be enough but I pray you guys stay strong. REBUILD. PLEASE DO NOT SELL.

    • @amysbees6686
      @amysbees6686 Рік тому +4

      "Test". Excellent choice of words.

    • @DrSnowBrainHealth
      @DrSnowBrainHealth Рік тому +2

      Nothing like this before…if i couldn’t go back to my place after a month …lawsuits should start flying…

    • @hypnopompicstate9910
      @hypnopompicstate9910 Рік тому

      Yes, a mockery.

    • @catharinegriffin2507
      @catharinegriffin2507 Рік тому +1

      Truth = follow the money.

    • @erinnelson434
      @erinnelson434 Рік тому +1

      I hate to throw shade toward this already shady event butI saw a short video yesterday of Eric West gifting $250k of the donations he has collected for the fire victims to a church there instead of the people and heard it was the second church he has gifted so far.

  • @dianerios7470
    @dianerios7470 Рік тому +72

    Prayers for you and all those who lost loved ones and everything they own

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 Рік тому +37

    Eric you should be the mayor. Run for office please.

  • @nancymiller4333
    @nancymiller4333 Рік тому +38

    What a good man! God bless him and his family!

  • @highsierrasun
    @highsierrasun Рік тому +31

    Talking about it helps. I've had the PTSD from surviving a fire like this that burned 254 homes in Tahoe. Keep Talking sir.

  • @childoftheking2214
    @childoftheking2214 Рік тому +54

    I know these stories are heartbreaking to hear, but can you imagine living them? We have to encourage these people to keep talking. We can’t let anyone silence them. Thank you to everyone who is making it possible, for keeping the stories alive. We all need answers not distraction, diversion or lies. 😢🙏🏻

  • @hankstribe8738
    @hankstribe8738 Рік тому +38

    What a great guy. Please give our love 💕❤️to Ken.

  • @doris864
    @doris864 Рік тому +49

    How heartbreaking, and yet we have hope in the Lord. May God bless their efforts to rebuild physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

  • @jeanbaker5131
    @jeanbaker5131 Рік тому +82

    God Bless you Ken and Eric and families!!!

  • @lynellellmoh6010
    @lynellellmoh6010 Рік тому +46

    so I'm confused.......if there was no school where are the children?

    • @bgreen3670
      @bgreen3670 Рік тому

      They will not tell us because the schools will be held accountable. The school teachers union is keeping this part of the story censored. They know the rage that would fall upon them. However God is watching and they will pay the price eventually. I am far from perfect and asked for forgiveness of my sins, however what these people are doing to our society is an abomination. They can't even admit when they are wrong. This to the Southern Border, to the COVID debacle, to just about every tragedy we have witnessed since Pearl Harbor, Vietnam, JFK, 9/11, and on and on it goes. Can't people see the state has made all of these tragedies worse? They have used every single one to dismantle the Constitution and obliterate our rights.

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому

      Many would have been at home and some we know perished alone.... Those buses that everyone's talking about were apparently used to get tourists to the airport. In a crisis like this or in war, children get displaced.... 'They' need children. I don't doubt for a minute that airlifting them was part of the plan too.... Harrowing. My heart breaks for them all and their families. Go watch The Sound of Freedom. It's big business - almost exceeding the drug industry.

    • @feelingbetternaturally1099
      @feelingbetternaturally1099 Рік тому +4

      The Missing Children storyline has been pushed to further enrage people.

    • @wendyfaith1048
      @wendyfaith1048 Рік тому

      ​@@feelingbetternaturally1099I have been watching many, many, many channels and listened to many survivor stories. It now seems true that children were NOT in school the day of the fire. The story of the missing children was based on the schools sending the children home. Then the rumors of trafficking started to circulate. It is so hard to find a place to land with any of this. It is true that the "official" story probably is not the whole truth as they will be busy covering their asses. Probably fudging the number of deaths. Heartbreaking!! HOWEVER the conspiracy by-line is often based on their own narrative for reasons of their own. For the sake of curiosity I counted blue cars in my community. More common than I had thought. So 2 blue cars that did not burn compared to the commoness of blue cars is not a convincing piece of evidence. There were unburnt cars, articles and buildings of all colors. Yet to be convinced about the lasers. The management before, during and afterward has been horrendous and criminal. It has been eye opening to learn about the history of Hawaii. ANOTHER story in the long list of the subjugation of indigenous people and the theft of their homeland. It is time for honor, respect, support and integrity to be shown to native peoples. I understand the anger and mistrust. It is well deserved.

    • @tjmiller5060
      @tjmiller5060 Рік тому +4

      It was the last day of summer vacation for the school children. The only ones at school were the teachers and incoming freshmen for orientation at the high school. All other children were home with their parents or alone…

  • @kiradelarochefoucauld7499
    @kiradelarochefoucauld7499 Рік тому +26

    OPRAH closed her Instagram comments down! That's how bad it is for her now!

    • @DankDragon62
      @DankDragon62 Рік тому +6

      Good

    • @hawaiirealestateorg
      @hawaiirealestateorg  Рік тому +13

      She needs to step up. So does the Rock.

    • @kiradelarochefoucauld7499
      @kiradelarochefoucauld7499 Рік тому +4

      @@hawaiirealestateorg According to her, SHE's the Victim. Because mean people. Can't make this up.

    • @fellinloveinmaui
      @fellinloveinmaui Рік тому +8

      Oprah is worth 2.5 billion dollars. The Rock is worth just under 1 billion. Let's think about that! Together, they could do tremendous things to help the people rebuild. Step it up, rich peeps! Maui needs long-term help!!! ❤️‍🩹

    • @anne-mariemay4144
      @anne-mariemay4144 Рік тому

      She has a special reservation awaiting HER in HELL!!!!

  • @feelingbetternaturally1099
    @feelingbetternaturally1099 Рік тому +42

    Thank you for your courage to expose the truth about the Lahaina massacre. Your work is outstanding. May you and your family be protected and blessed beyond measure.

    • @amysbees6686
      @amysbees6686 Рік тому +1

      "Massacre" is the word.

    • @paulfranzen7810
      @paulfranzen7810 Рік тому +1

      Yes we're gonna keep coming back as long as it takes. Do not let this slip into the shadows of forgetfulness like most things.

  • @JayQuellin1
    @JayQuellin1 Рік тому +49

    Wow. This story is heart wrenching. 😢

  • @ericlewis3681
    @ericlewis3681 Рік тому +26

    If half the human race had this man’s fine character, the human race might just have a chance!

  • @shawnfalls3538
    @shawnfalls3538 Рік тому +14

    Accountability is a absolute must in this disaster. After hearing the personal stories like this, you really want those who had any part in the failure to be punished.

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Рік тому +51

    It’s so important to hear from there survivors. Thank you Eric.

  • @tressycapps
    @tressycapps Рік тому +16

    My son is in the Coast Guard. They are one big family. God bless this man and his family. Thank you for continuing to share these interviews so the world can understand what took place there.

  • @craigolson1088
    @craigolson1088 Рік тому +41

    Dear Survivors,
    Thank you ALL for your Courageous efforts and dedication towards selfless service through this human tragedy.
    Your continued L O ♥️ E will enable to help strengthen future generations to recover today, and to build a better tomorrow. GOD Bless. AMEN,

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Рік тому

      I absolutely agree, stand strong and lead the next generations into what they want LaHiana to be for all the people in love.

  • @liebekatz1
    @liebekatz1 Рік тому +60

    Thank you Ken for your service ❤🙏🇺🇸

  • @amysbees6686
    @amysbees6686 Рік тому +14

    Capt Cherry is a hero, not only to his family, but to his community. I'm so sorry to hear he lost his home. Thankfully, they are all safe!

    • @amysbees6686
      @amysbees6686 Рік тому +1

      Thank God for the US Coast Guard!

  • @larpbusters
    @larpbusters Рік тому +19

    🙏🏼 THE BLOOD OF LAHAINA CRIES OUT FOR JUSTICE 🙏🏼

  • @amyfreedomluvr5277
    @amyfreedomluvr5277 Рік тому +38

    Eric and family, thank you for continuing to provide a platform for survivors in need. I am a retired teacher who's been waiting to learn about a teacher in need. It's been a minute, but I found her in this video. I hope you realize how much your work continues to help in so many ways. Peace, love and blessings to y'all!

  • @aliceshull9228
    @aliceshull9228 Рік тому +51

    Heartbreaking, and his pain is very evident.
    Stand strong, Maui.
    Thank you, Eric and family....you are true servants, and there is no higher praise I can give. God sees your work and dedication to the people of your island. They are your friends and neighbors, and it shows.

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Рік тому +4

    What a loving man! Sending love and strength!

  • @stilllearning8360
    @stilllearning8360 Рік тому +75

    Thank you Ken and Eric. It's so important to keep sharing the horrifying stories. Prayers are with you bot and your families 🙏💖😢 -Janice

  • @kennethrobertson6567
    @kennethrobertson6567 Рік тому +35

    Great work you are doing by the Grace of God...

  • @lynnbird4038
    @lynnbird4038 Рік тому +55

    Thank you so very much Eric ,your wife and sons for continuing to get the stories and truth out here!!!

  • @RiceaRoni354
    @RiceaRoni354 Рік тому +30

    The safe company can get in, as we found with the Liberty sage issue. Hope they reach out to him.

  • @IslandGirl7215
    @IslandGirl7215 Рік тому +48

    May God Bless your family Ken. May he bless you in abundance. I am so glad that you escaped. I am so sorry about the friends that you lost.

  • @time2see192
    @time2see192 Рік тому +12

    Tyranny.... it's unfathomable that your own country can do this to its own citizens. Departmentalization at its fines. Even those in govt. fields have no idea... they use this sign for a reason....🤫 Prayers for this man, and the Lahaina fires.

  • @stephaniefiskum4051
    @stephaniefiskum4051 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for not relenting and bringing these stories to everyone.

  • @LindaG752
    @LindaG752 Рік тому +21

    What a rollercoaster of emotions for these residents. 💔

  • @Bahzing1
    @Bahzing1 Рік тому +58

    What a kind man, great interview, heartfelt & you can feel his pain.I'm so sorry for the people of Maui, trauma has touched so many.
    Thank you Eric for bringing these interviews to us.

  • @teresabringas4839
    @teresabringas4839 Рік тому +17

    God bless the Coast Guard/ Semper Paratus

  • @t.j.sortino7844
    @t.j.sortino7844 Рік тому +52

    Thank you for your service Sir. My heart is in pain for all of you on Maui! I can't imagine living through such tragedy. My prayers go out to you all! I pray that the homes and businesses that were lost are rebuilt and returned to the rightful owners. For all who lost family and loved ones, I understand that pain. No words I can say will help that pain soften. I pray time and faith in God helps you all as it has helped me after a tragic, gone to soon, loss in 2021. I will not forget your testimony here today. It has truly been etched into my heart and mind. Please, anyone who can help with financial support, please do so. If I could, I would. I'm very sorry this happened to your loved ones, your home, your town and yourself. May every survivor be strengthened supernaturaly by the strength of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Much Aloha to you Sir.

  • @caringjan4440
    @caringjan4440 Рік тому +32

    Thank you for your testimony. We had a fire and explosion in in our house in 2004. I think you are having survivors guilt. God has a purpose for your life.

  • @BernadetteResnik
    @BernadetteResnik Рік тому +19

    For all the Hell they have lived through... and now the survival guilt 💔 God bless you all!❤

  • @maverick3092
    @maverick3092 Рік тому +24

    That’s exactly what they are doing. When are We going to stop putting up with this?

  • @joetiger2979
    @joetiger2979 Рік тому +20

    Really appreciate you covering this tragedy. If the media was doing its job this channel wouldn’t be necessary, but it is. Much appreciated worldwide.

  • @aliciasings4u548
    @aliciasings4u548 Рік тому +36

    Thanks for all your updates!

  • @CSB62
    @CSB62 Рік тому +19

    Has anyone looked into how the boats all burned way off shore, this make no sense at all?
    May God bless you all?

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Рік тому +6

      Ah that was a bit of a spark that jumped from the shore and was still able to burn out boats at temperatures way in excess of normal.... This was a military operation combined with a bit of Geo-engineering to rustle up some strong winds. Bastards the lot of them. I mourn the losses of all these good people of Lahaina....

    • @jeanieday7918
      @jeanieday7918 Рік тому

      He said their submarine was lost/burnt as well. WTH!

  • @aharri381
    @aharri381 Рік тому +29

    Thank you for sharing the reality of your experience on the Maui fires. We need the truth as we cannot rely on mainstream news as a reliable source of information.

    • @patruddick
      @patruddick Рік тому

      puzzles me why the mainstream news said practically nothing about the maui fire ,yet other disasters are all over the media .I wonder why .I emailed one well known paper and asked why they are not letting people know ,what went on regarding the Mauii fires the answer I got was you can donate .

  • @lisac9519
    @lisac9519 Рік тому +15

    How could the death count go down?? No way it’s under 100

  • @jason-ug6cn
    @jason-ug6cn Рік тому +55

    Thanks for all your doing Eric keeping this in the light we can't let this die till these public serpents get criminally charged

  • @mandykehau
    @mandykehau Рік тому +28

    Mahalo for sharing your story. Sending prayers

  • @kathyallen7964
    @kathyallen7964 Рік тому +55

    Thank you for doing this Eric. You're doing great work.

  • @libertyblueskyes2564
    @libertyblueskyes2564 Рік тому +36

    Thank you for your story; it was clear, concise and personal.

  • @lbarmstrong1
    @lbarmstrong1 Рік тому +19

    Prayers for this family. Sir, you took care of and protected your family, and that WAS your responsibility, nothing more. Stop beating yourself up.
    I would like to know, if anyone knows, how a shotgun burns from the inside of the barrels out? While inside a safe? Anyone?

  • @specialagentweener1073
    @specialagentweener1073 Рік тому +10

    I hate hearing about Thumper! I am so sad to hear about his passing. I loved that man. It was so sweet watching him ride his moped everyday to the yacht club.

  • @karenlee8506
    @karenlee8506 Рік тому +30

    Capt Cherry, listening to how difficult is was for the captains to move their boats and even coastguard! Its amazing that any people survived in Ocean! Your description brings home just how severe the wind, waves, smoke and heat must have been! Wow. Again, thank you for your story. Thank you for your service and I feel your pain through this video!😢😢😢

    • @pamdoreen8588
      @pamdoreen8588 Рік тому

      Biden lied to you and is a criminal pass it on

  • @critters16
    @critters16 Рік тому +39

    Thank you for your service and what you went through as well. Prayers for you all. So sorry for your losses, condolences 🙏 ❤Mahalo

  • @cheri.1111
    @cheri.1111 Рік тому +26

    Thank you for interviewing Ken. I appreciate so much all that you and your family are doing! So sorry to hear that the evil ones are trying to prevent you from bringing all things to the light. Sending blankets of love, healing, prayers and shields of protection to everyone. We are all one. ♾💫🙏🏼💜💞💝💞💜🙏🏼💫♾