St John, US Virgin Islands, Healing after Irma

Healing after Irma. On September 6th, 2017 the island of St John was decimated by cat 5 Hurricane Irma. One year later, St John local Photographer Anne Bequette invites residents for a beach photo shoot asking them to write on signs what they are thankful for, or bring what was important to them in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
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[@scottduell2416]

Thank you for this...

[@sidney3949]

The first time I watched this video was over two years ago. My heart still hurts for STJ and its people. Bless you all❤️

[@jamesredick8177]

Love this video! Love your love toward the people, and the world! This I believe, is one of my favorite videos. Thank you!

[@bruceholden5425]

Awesome video. Just watched it approaching the two year anny. After seven years there I left in '16, but am not surprised at the extent of recovery. Love City spirit.

[@annabelsepulveda4040]

Beautiful!!! Thanks

[@annemarieporter4311]

Thank You ,Christian and Anne . Beautifully done .

[@maryporter8938]

This is fabulous!!!! I too still experience sadness...yet much thankfulness from living there when Irma hit. THANK YOU for making this beautiful video!

[@FJBFJBFJB]

Amazing and beautiful. Such a great idea to help people heal and to appreciate the most important things in life -- even in the face of such devastation! Thank you Anne! #LoveCityStrong #STJStrong #StJohn #USVI #StJohnStrong #Irma #Maria

[@justdawndb]

Thank you for this Christian and Anne, anniversaries are so tough. I wish you strength and love in your healing process. You have shown the resilience of your community, may it continue by the grace of God. ❤

[@wolf.leonard]

Remembering Hurricane Hugo in '89, Hurricane Marilyn in '95 and all the storms since, in between and along the way. Tough times but we always rebounded. Stay the course.

[@RyanVanDenabeele]

Amazing Story everyone. Such strong love and unity.

[@denniskitts5180]

A credit to the resilience of the human spirit! Can't WAIT to get back to "our place" on Hawk's Nest Beach. Love you, Anne Marie P. D & D

[@anniecaswell6756]

The Full Spectrum of Tears, Thank you!

[@donnamariepszoniak6101]

Beautiful 💙💙💙💙

[@liv4music]

Thanks to all involved! This is beautiful. I look forward to the day the conflict at Cinnamon Bay Campground is resolved and I can return to my favorite place. Love to all.

[@Rambonbon]

very thoughtful

[@radeaver]

Such a wonderful illustration of allowing people to express their self and remember a year later such a difficult time. Christian, you and Anne are without a doubt #VIstrong!

[@Benyikoko]

Inspiring

[@jerrymace]

WOW...Tears

[@momentswithmortie4463]

this is very touching!

[@queenfan04]

Beautiful!

[@betsyc5644]

Absolutely beautiful!