August 28, 1990. I remember it very well–this strongest Illinois August tornado happened behind such a wall of rain, it could not and was never able to be photographed directly by any of the survivors. It is the reminder that tornadoes happen any day, any time. . .Take this 35^th year to remember those who were affected. My prayers are for the families and friends who were lost or injured in the major then F5 Plainfield, Illinois tornado.

A moment of silence for the remembrance of everyone who remembered that terrible tragedy…

On the day this happened, I was due to go to work doing a tile installation for a client who worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He went out on that emergency. I knew it was a real bad storm because even though I was over 25 miles from the touchdown, all the emergency sirens sounded and I heard from my client and he called when he was on the way there, and told me he was going to trust my company and left a key to get in. My company finished the job, because he was gone for almost a whole week assisting FEMA with operations and life sustaining operations. Bless that man, and all the volunteers, workers, emergency personnel that assisted in making sure as many injured persons were getting the care to help them live again. Thank God we made it through that horrible day! The unfortunate tally of this violent tornado is 29 deaths and 353 injuries. Never forget!!!

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Plainfield, Illinois Tornado on YouTube:
Video: Courtesy of @CeltonHenderson on YouTube – Plainfield – The Unwarned F5 Tornado

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plainfield5 courtesy of NWS

STAY SAFE!!!

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