This gallery contains images of some of the damage after Ike. The devistation was surreal and the stench of death was everywhere. Garbage piled down every street in front of every home. Rocks that were jetties are now piled against the sea wall. Very little beach is left except for a couple of areas. No more souvenier shops on the beach are standing except for a couple that will fall eventually. Talked with a few families about their encounters with Ike and it was all so heartbreaking. The news doesn't show a lot of this and there are still 300 people missing and a few each day wash up on the beach. Hurricanes are dangerous and when you are on an island you need to get off of it. Those who did leave came back to their houses ruined but they still have their lives. A lot of those that didn't leave will never be able to tell their story because they are no longer with us. These images and those I will not post because they are too graphic will stick in my mind forever. Please say a prayer for all those who lost everything or someone they love and for strength to move on.