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I was there. Thank you for the aerial perspective. Love for Love City ❤

We moved from NYC to St. Thomas USVI in 1974, I was 12 years old. I lived in Tutu apartments (Hidden Valley, Ras Valley) 1974-1982, bldg 15 apt 272. So many memories. I was there when the basketball court behind buildings18-19 was built. I played in the ceremonial first game. All the houses on the hill that you see now, where not there at the time. My friends and I use to go into the hillside, picking fruits, shooting lizards, with our homemade sling shots. We walked to Coki Point all the time (no car). I went to Wayne Aspinall HS (7th grade) There was a teacher there named Ms. Dehanes, she had to be 99 years old (seriously) and would walk around with her little cane saying, "dont walk on the oxygen (grass) I then went to Nazareth HS (8-10 grades) I My gyn teach was Mr. Putulski, (he played with the Bills in the 70's. I was living there when American Airlines plane crashed at the airport in '76, I have pictures, it was during carnival, I saw the smoke in the sky and I walked to the airport and took pictures. I remember the Man League (basketball league) I loved going to see the games and then catch a ride home. My father played for a time with Milo and the Kings. My dad was from St. Croix, he showed me how to garden, he loved it and so did I. It was a great time. I'm going to St. Thomas in a week and I'm going to tour my old stomping grounds. Today, I'm 60 years old, living a great life in USA. Even though I was not born in St. Thomas USVI, I consider it my home. Oh, and I have a beautiful garden here that I've dedicated to my Dad, he would have loved it!!! Thanks dad!

We moved from NYC to St. Thomas USVI in 1974, I was 12 years old. I lived in Tutu apartments (Hidden Valley, Ras Valley) 1974-1982, bldg 15 apt 272. So many memories. I was there when the basketball court behind buildings18-19 was built. I played in the ceremonial first game. All the houses on the hill that you see now, where not there at the time. My friends and I use to go into the hillside, picking fruits, shooting lizards, with our homemade sling shots. We walked to Coki Point all the time (no car). I went to Wayne Aspinall HS (7th grade) There was a teacher there named Ms. Dehanes, she had to be 99 years old (seriously) and would walk around with her little cane saying, "dont walk on the oxygen (grass) I then went to Nazareth HS (8-10 grades) I My gyn teach was Mr. Putulski, (he played with the Bills in the 70's. I was living there when American Airlines plane crashed at the airport in '76, I have pictures, it was during carnival, I saw the smoke in the sky and I walked to the airport and took pictures. I remember the Man League (basketball league) I loved going to see the games and then catch a ride home. My father played for a time with Milo and the Kings. My dad was from St. Croix, he showed me how to garden, he loved it and so did I. It was a great time. I'm going to St. Thomas in a week and I'm going to tour my old stomping grounds. Today, I'm 60 years old, living a great life in USA. Even though I was not born in St. Thomas USVI, I consider it my home. Oh, and I have a beautiful garden here that I've dedicated to my Dad, he would have loved it!!! Thanks dad!

We moved from NYC to St. Thomas USVI in 1974, I was 12 years old. I lived in Tutu apartments (Hidden Valley, Ras Valley) 1974-1982, bldg 15 apt 272. So many memories. I was there when the basketball court behind buildings18-19 was built. I played in the ceremonial first game. All the houses on the hill that you see now, where not there at the time. My friends and I use to go into the hillside, picking fruits, shooting lizards, with our homemade sling shots. We walked to Coki Point all the time (no car). I went to Wayne Aspinall HS (7th grade) There was a teacher there named Ms. Dehanes, she had to be 99 years old (seriously) and would walk around with her little cane saying, "dont walk on the oxygen (grass) I then went to Nazareth HS (8-10 grades) I My gyn teach was Mr. Putulski, (he played with the Bills in the 70's. I was living there when American Airlines plane crashed at the airport in '76, I have pictures, it was during carnival, I saw the smoke in the sky and I walked to the airport and took pictures. I remember the Man League (basketball league) I loved going to see the games and then catch a ride home. My father played for a time with Milo and the Kings. My dad was from St. Croix, he showed me how to garden, he loved it and so did I. It was a great time. I'm going to St. Thomas in a week and I'm going to tour my old stomping grounds. Today, I'm 60 years old, living a great life in USA. Even though I was not born in St. Thomas USVI, I consider it my home. Oh, and I have a beautiful garden here that I've dedicated to my Dad, he would have loved it!!! Thanks dad!

I'm producing a segment of Storm Stories on The Weather Channel about Irma. We'd like to use this video in the show. Are you open to that?

I saw my house @3:28!

Hi im from St. Thomas of the united states virgin island...... Im proud of my island even tho we went through those hurricanes we are stronger than ever

Hi Jon, my name is Simona and I am working on a documentary project at ABC News. We would love to use your footage of Hurricane Irma and Maria. Please let me know what is the best way to contact you so we can discuss further. Thank you so much!

Wow my house is at 1:33

While my heart goes out to those affected in the US Virgin Islands, and while also I pray they are able to recover and return themselves to a better capacity, it still astounds me to no end how beautiful St. Thomas is, EVEN after a hurricane. I can't wait to visit and give them my tourism dollars.

Ras valley home

I was there

its not that bad compared to the islands like BVI Puerto Rico or Dominica

I was in Coral bay for Irma and Maria.....it was very nice how the community came together. Love city strong

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hurricane irma hit st thomas and maria

Thank you!

Please can we get more views of VI National Park plus offshore islands Lovango Mingo Congo from ferry all the way west to North of Airport?

This does NOT show anywhere close to the westin.

Hi Jon, My name is Ashley Morgan and I'm working on a music video for Republic Records benefitting Hurricane relief efforts for Irma, Maria, and Harvey. I am wondering if we can use this footage in our video? I am private messaging you now as well with my contact info - please let me know, thanks!

Holy crap. That is the King airport ?

Coral Bay, brown but not down! We who love Coral Bay WILL return and WILL help.

Any chance you can fly over Water Island and take some footage? We are concerned about a home there that looks out onto Crown Bay and Charlotte Amalie

GEEEEZZZ, so much overdeveloped land and so little chase for that island to survive........... from grandiose damage and environmental destruction.

Thank you so much for posting. My cousins own the house at 0:45 - "La Jolla Caribe", and we've been unable to get any updates other than this video, so thank you! If you are able to make the trip again after Maria, we are all anxiously awaiting news.

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There is lots of damage there , no power since the 6th of Sept.and much much more.

Thank you so very much for these videos,it means so much to me to be able to see my island once again it's been almost 20 years since I moved to Florida,it really saddened my heart to see my rock city this devastated ,I was there for Hugo and Marilyn but this is just so unbearable, thanks again my friend..

Wow, had a cousin that worked at The Westin, not now.....also mom leaving on Mercy Ship from St Croix today.

To help with the recovery efforts. Please Donate at www.paypal.me/caribbeanrelieffund. 100% of the donations will be used to provide Food, Water, Medicine, Clothing and Shelter (Tarps) to the residents. Any donation that you can spare, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated. Lets not forget our Caribbean brothers and sisters!!! WE ARE ONE! Thanks and God Bless!

Thanks you for sharing!

It doesn't look like any damage there, is that right?

I just saw Blue Beard Apartment complex. I didn't see Pillsbury Sound. However I am scared of heights unless I am way up in the clouds in a plane. You did a great job.

Thank you for posting these videos

Thank you for posting your videos; news has been hard to come by. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of St. John and surrounding islands.

click on this lik to help the people of st john www.gofundme.com/ec7kwn-hurricane-irma-relief-for-st-john

thanks, looking now for more after Maria- great filming, clear, and we have friends there

Good video. I wonder if they’re going to rebuild or leave..?

I have people there. Thank you for the footage...

still a jewel @3:40 Is that Magen's Bay?

Jon. Thank you for this! However, the video teases me! It gets ever so close to letting me see my fathers house. If you fly back that way we would be willing to hire you to get a good look at it! The house is here. yadi.sk/i/0aFmubxF3N7WFG I can be reached at [email protected] or (512) 580-8500.

Rock city STT

Need a good look at the homes of the "Sign of the Griffin" estates over the tip of (fork) Thatch Cay above Tutu Bay " just above Mandahl Rd. PLEASE!

Thank you so much for all your vids. I'm heartbroken by all this.

The only reason I disliked this is because St. John is where I was born. It saddens me to see the entire island brown. It used to be a lush, dense tropical jungle until Irma. I hope they all stay safe during Maria and no more carnage destroys the Islands. Other than that thank you for posting this video and showing me my home.

Thank you SO much for sharing this and all other videos

Thanks for the video Jon, unfortunately it looks like there will be another round of devastation. Hope you and yours stay safe!

Jon If you get a chance. Film fortuna for me Thanks man