How about if everyone sends him a PM? Can't hurt. He is a good guy, could use the boost.

I believe he taught English to high-schoolers.

Just hours before the Tsunami struck, Lenton58 sent me an email regarding a wish list for some parts he needed. That single note, brought me closer to the horrors of the situation, that must prevail in Japan, and other impacted areas.

The evening before the Tsunami, I was talking with another fellow, this time in Osaka, who had made a very generous offer on one of my favorite bicycles. I did accept but, needless to say, have heard nothing yet.

My thoughts, hopes and best wishes are with all of those who have weathered Mother Nature's recent storm.

I haven't been around long but Lenton has come across as a class guy all the way, Hoping for the best.

Good idea Robbie. He'll appreciate the support when he gets back online.
Scott

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The quake struck at about 2:45pm local, good chance he was in school, Sendai had about 13 minutes warning. There was about a one minute warning of the quake, maybe the Tsunami warning sirens went on concurrently? They do take their warnings seriously.

This is a before and after picture of Sendai, heavily damaged by the initial earthquake and then devastated by the tsunami. They said on the news today that there was just 30 minutes between the two. I have to say, I fear the worst.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12726589

Google has launched a "person finder" for people caught up in the crisis in Japan, perhaps someone with his personal information can use this to get some more info.

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse...quake2011.html

These shots are set up differently with a sliding scale showing the before and after shots. It is a sobering view of the disaster.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/ja...eforeafter.htm

What is really devastating about these events is that there is a real possibility of people never being seen again, no remains recovered, no closure. I certainly hope it isn't the case. Right now people there are probably fighting for just the basics, food, water, shelter.
Really feeling fortunate about my own life and family.

With that in mind: my local Japanese-American community is setting up a relief fund to aid the earthquake/tsunami survivors...there is likely one in your community, too.
I'm making a contribution in his name (or rather his "handle" Lenton58, since that's how I know him).
I hope it's something he can read about later, and not a memorial.

Last night CNN said about half the population of Sendai is unaccounted for. That said, I have a strong faith in human resiliency.

After a bit of investigating i found out Lenton58s name and searched on the tsunami people finder and it appears his best friend and sister have added a search for him and his family without any feedback yet.
I hope it is all because of lack of communication in that area!

http://m.ctv.ca/bc/20110312/bc_japan...ve_110312.html

From another teacher:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12725480

Amen to that. Something for us all to consider.

Still hoping for the best for him and his family.

Regarding the power plants, someone on another forum I frequent posted a link to an interesting blog or article regarding these power plants.

https://morgsatlarge.wordpress.com/2...lear-reactors/

He and all of Japan are in my prayers.

Those are horrifying. It truly shows the devastion.

I can't even wrap my head around the disaster, and his presence in it makes it more personal. It's so meaningless, but I think I'm going to make a donation in his name and hope for the best.

When you get back Lenton58 please let us know what we can do to help. I made a contribution to the Red Cross, but if there is another fund you are associated with please let us know.

I used Red Cross as well...I always get afraid with charities, particularly in emergency situations, of how much the charity takes. I know Red Cross uses most of the dollars they get, other organizations? I don't know which give at what levels.

I heard from my friends in Tokyo. They were caught across town when the trains stopped running and had to shack up with relatives but they are unhurt. What a relief.

http://japan.person-finder.appspot.c...=seek&small=no

There is word from his daughter that he and his wife and son are alive and safe.

Mods, if the link is bothersome for privacy reasons, please remove it.

Good to hear!

I had just found that a few minutes ago as well, but wasn't 100% sure if that was him. But that is definitely awesome to hear!

Great news!!!

Great news for sure.

Indeed!