Gulfport

My inlaws' home in Gulfport was damaged to the point of becoming uninhabitable. But my sister-in-law's home only a quarter-mile from the beaches, also in Gulfport, survived with no damage at all (even though less than a block away dozens of homes were completely wiped away). I really believe God protected her as she rode the storm out there. Here are some other post-Katrina photos from the Gulfport area (in addition to photos of the S.S. Camille, the Mississippi City United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Gulfport)

 I have no clue. I just know I saw this in Gulfport only 3 blocks north of the beach and had to take a picture.
 

 The house on the right with the FEMA trailer nearby was the home of my wife's cousin.
 

 ...and his sense of humor made it intact.
 

 This house was on 2nd Street in Gulfport within blocks of the beach...

 ...complete with a hurricane-created beach view.

 This house was across the street from the one with the tile roof. This home's roof was typical of the blue tarp look.

Another blue tarp roof home on 2nd Street in Gulfport...

...courtesy of FEMA due to Hurricane Katrina.

Dibs Chemical on Courthouse Road. The business survived but forced to move elsewhere.

This was the historic Chimneys Restaurant in Gulfport. The building itself was over 100 years old. It can't be rebuilt.

This flag was flying proudly near the remains of historic Grasslawn which was where my wife and I had our wedding reception back in 1986. At the time this photo was take there was absolutely nothing left of Grasslawn. As of this time there is an ongoing effort to build a replica of historic Grasslawn.