Hundreds of residents bonded by a deadly wildfire that swept through their seaside town gathered at a concert on Sunday in a rare moment of respite.
Hundreds of Lahaina residents gathered for an impromptu concert in Honokowai Beach Park on Sunday afternoon.LAHAINA, Hawaii — More than 700 residents —tightly bonded by a deadly wildfire that swept through their small seaside town — managed to escape reality on Sunday as an impromptu concert eased away the sorrow even if just for a while.
As of Sunday, hundreds of people remained unaccounted for. But through the tears of some, most found a way to smile past the pain as they sang along to songs from different bands, including the popular Reggae group Common Kings. He said in the days following the wildfire he slept in his car and then resorted to couch surfing. Now, he’s staying at a hotel with assistance through the Red Cross.“I feel that I have so many friends and family who lost everything. It’s about the sense of community and culture,” said Katie Shappelle, who moved to Maui five years ago, but came out Sunday to support friends and give respect to those who lost their lives and possessions.
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