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People say life don't be like it is but it do

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Joined January 2013
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An amazing community member made a video about my story. $Quentin is changing our lives. Giving us hope. Genuine, practical support, where other “more official” avenues have failed. All I can say, once again, is thank you. ❤️
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I was shocked (and honored) to receive a medal from Mayor Gettel at tonight’s Disaster Response Ceremony! I showed up to offer my thanks and praise to the firefighters and the rest of our community. I was shocked when the mayor started to talk about #DisasterMan! He invited me to come up, offered me a medal, shook my hand, and promoted me to #HeroMan. He had no idea that I woke up today, and for the first time in a very long time, thought to myself “things are going to start going my way today.” Thank you @MayorDustinG! And thank you Midvale community. You are heroes.
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$Quentin ❤️
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Awesome event tonight, praising all the first responders who fought the fire, and helped the community.
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Press conference clip: A resident shares how she lost belongings not just to the fire, but to LOOTING afterwards. When it rains it pours. instagram.com/reel/DcXN6KhKF…
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GREAT PRESS CONFERENCE UNDERWAY!
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Press release sent to media. If you are local… COME SUPPORT US!!
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Press conference… or vigil? Saying goodbye to what we lost.
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Pre press conference meeting with residents right now
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Last night was just a popped tire. No biggie. But then it broke down this morning. #disasterman till I die
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Tragedy brings people together. There’s silver lining to the #northunionfire. I’ve been able to meet so many would-be neighbors, make new friends, and found a new community in $Quentin.
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#disasterman to my core Was heading up the canyon for some healing time doing something I love. Then God reminded me that I love fixin things. And I had a better night than ever.
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Well, I WAS goin up the canyon for some self care. When it rains it pours baby! #disasterman $quentin, come in clutch ❤️🤞
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Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! teapaw.org/i/spaces/1vJpPNgwDbOJE $Quentin

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The official fire report is finally out. We’ve been waiting for answers. Instead, we got this: • Origin: 4th-floor attic • Major structural damage • Roof collapse • Backdraft/smoke explosion • 300 people displaced • Cause: UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED So somehow, we have even more questions now. It’s time for a press conference.
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