Seeing 1122 King Road in person was surreal, sad and a number of other emotions. It certainly made it hit home a lot closer. I would say the only similar experience would have been when I went to the Gulf Coast as a reporter shortly after Hurricane Katrina. While seeing the damage brought by Katrina on CNN etc. was quite an impact for sure, seeing it with your own eyes was 10 times greater.
I made sure during my visit to the outside of 1122 King Road last weekend to be respectful and not make the job difficult for security on hand. Part of going there along with my journalist curiosity was to lay flowers and a note at the small memorial in the front of the driveway.
Hopefully Ethan, Xana, Kaylee and Maddie knew how many people cared about them.
DavidAlanThomas 