Ten years ago, thousands in Central Alabama faced a life or death situation. When tornadoes roared through Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and St. Clair counties, 34 people were killed and hundreds were injured.  This happened under the cover of night.  When the sun rose the next day, the full scope of the devestation was clear.

On April 8, 2008, ABC 33/40 presented Looking Back, Moving Forward.  We revisited the communites destroyed by more than 200 mile per hour winds.  We met survivors who lost everything, including loved ones, and heard their inspirational stories of faith and perserverance.  First responders from that night recount how they set up emergency rooms in the elements.  Matthew Seals, who lost his 8 year old son in the storm, talks about the lessons he learned from his son and his faith.

 ABC 33/40 brings you stories you've never heard before from people who will change the way you look at life.

Following the one hour special presentation, we joined Open Door Church for a live 30 minute memorial to the victims of April 8, 1998.  It was a service of celebration involving an entire community. Our own James Spann spoke at the memorial.

If you missed Looking Back, Moving Forward when it aired, you still can watch this inspirational program on-line.

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