Surfside weighs how to honor lives lost at the site of an apartment collapse

As the death toll in the Florida apartment collapse rises to 94, the mayor of Surfside and others are referring to the land where the tragedy occurred as a “holy site.”

SURFSIDE, Florida – As the crew continues to search for the last missing remains of the lives that perished in their crumbling seaside condos nearly three weeks ago, a question swirls across the ruins of the Champlain Towers South: What will happen to the land that carries so much pain?

“People talk about it as a sacred site,” Miami-Dade Police Chief Alfredo Ramirez said. “People want some kind of connection with their family members.”

Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett suggested Monday that as dozens of families continue to grapple with their losses, it’s too early to come up with anything definitive. But he said the tragedy – now with 94 confirmed dead and 22 still missing – forces something to be put on the site to remember them.

“I think the first thing we need to do is put families in place, so that they have a semblance of their lives — get them to the point where they are not overburdened by the sadness and emotion they are going through now,” Burkett said.

“Obviously this has become much more than a collapsed construction site,” the mayor said. “It has become a sacred site.”

An impromptu memorial erected along a nearby tennis court shortly after the collapse. Her fence is now decorated with drying bouquets and faded portraits of those whose death has been confirmed and those yet to be found. Crosses and candles line the street, and Stars of David are scattered throughout the scene. There are teddy bears, toys, shoes – all in honor of the dozens of victims.

Within the ruins, personal items were collected and will eventually be returned to their owners or relatives. Twisted rebar and shards of concrete pulled away are being stored, under police escort, for investigators collecting clues as to why 12 stories fell to the ground on June 24.

In time, it will all be erased. What’s Next?

Anniversary isn’t strange after a tragedy, of course. Memorials have been erected at the World Trade Center site after its twin towers were destroyed by terrorists, as is a memorial in Oklahoma City. After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in Northern California, memorials popped up across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Duffy Ainsworth, whose parents, Zvi and Etty Ainsworth, died in the Surfside tragedy, said it was a human act to remember.

“It provides comfort to families and the community while also serving as a reminder to ensure this never happens again,” Ainsworth said, noting that it might be inappropriate to rebuild because “so many of them lost their lives.”

The owners of the demolished complex and its board of directors have yet to formally consider the discussion. Survivors and family members are already suing for civil damages. The beachfront property sits on top of value real estate, which can complicate how things go.

“It seems insensitive and insensitive to talk about property use other than a memorial,” said Senator Jason Bezo, a Democrat that includes Surfside County. “It’s an incredibly complex balance of being respectful and honoring the memory of those we’ve lost, while also being careful to ensure that we help people rebuild their lives (and) get the most value for their homes.”

Authorities said Monday they are increasing security along the perimeter to preserve potential evidence and keep people off the property, whatever their well-intentioned interests.

“This is one of those cases where you have connections to the investigation and a lot of hurt, a lot of pain,” said Ramirez, the police chief.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos