Natural disasters change many lives forever, and end others. There is no question that in 2011, mother nature has had many life-changing events. Yesterday President Obama tried to help residents of Joplin, Missouri, deal with one – a giant tornado that has killed as many as 136 and destroyed the homes of many more. The president spoke to the people of Joplin during a memorial service for the dead. We check in with truck driver and Joplin resident Kenneth Irvin, to hear his impressions of the president’s visit and an update on how he is coping with the dammage.
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