Haiti - 2010 earthquake : Rain of messages
This January 12, 2023, commemorated the 13th anniversary of the earthquake of January 12, 2010, with a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale, which occurred at 4:53 p.m. and 10 seconds local time. An earthquake which in a few seconds killed nearly 300,000 people, injured hundreds of thousands and left more than one and a half million Haitians homeless, causing material damage to buildings and infrastructure for several billion dollars, leaving ruins the capital Port-au-Prince...
Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry:
"13 years after the disaster of January 12, 2010, the Haitian people still remember their thousands of dead and injured, as well as countless material damages. Unity, reconciliation, reconstruction and socio-economic recovery of the nation constitute the finest and most vibrant tribute that we can pay to our victims. May this devastating earthquake of January 12 inspire us and show us once again the path of solidarity, fraternity and real change for the benefit of our country."
Ministry of Tourism:
"To all those who remained under the stones, who left their lives in this tragedy that occurred 13 years ago, torn from the arms of their families and friends. To all those whose dreams died prematurely, smothered in concrete and blown away with their last breath. To all those who have gone before us: we still continue to keep the flame burning, and to honor your memory. We continue to fight for the Haiti that we all dream of and deserve. We continue to stand tall through thick and thin to manifest the vision of a land where life is good for all of its children.
Gone but not forgotten!
Rest in immortality."
Ministry of the Environment:
"13 years since we have been living with a pain that time has not been able to erase. The Ministry of the Environment sympathizes with its employees as well as the families who were victims of this sad event. We salute the memory of the deceased and continue to prepare to avoid these disasters."
Bocchit Edmond Ambassador of Haiti to the USA:
"Jan 12, 2010-Jan 12, 2023. We will always remember our thousands of brothers and sisters suddenly removed from our affection. Let us unite to build another Haiti that meets the aspirations of happiness and peace of the Haitian people."
Former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe:
"January 12, 2010 - January 12, 2023
13 years since...
13 years already...
We will never forget."
Sébastien Carrière, Ambassador of Canada to Haiti:
"Yo te mari nou, madanm nou, papa nou, maman nou, pitit nou, granparan nou, frè nou, sè nou, tonton nou, matant nou, famni nou, zanmi nou, kòlèg nou. Nou pap janm bliye"
United States Embassy in Haiti:
"On the occasion of the 13th commemoration of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, we extend our condolences to those who lost loved ones in this tragic event. We will never forget the bravery, strength and resilience of survivors and the tireless efforts of first responders. More than ever, the United States stands with the people of Haiti as they remember that dark day and chart a course for a brighter future."
Embassy of France in Haiti:
"This Thursday, January 12, 2023, all Haitians remember, 13 years later, the 2010 earthquake. On this occasion, the French Embassy in Haiti pays tribute and expresses its sympathy to all the families of the victims of this tragedy. France remains and will remain in solidarity with the Haitian people."
Consulate General of Haiti in Santiago DR:
"We take advantage of this day of reflection to express our most sincere sympathy to all those who have been affected, particularly to the Haitian community in the Cibao region, by the devastating earthquake which cost the lives of thousands of our compatriots. Our thoughts also go out to the survivors who have since continued to move forward despite the painful and irreparable scars."
Jean Patrick Durandis CEO of ISPAN:
"The General Directorate of the Institute for the Protection of National Heritage (ISPAN) renews its deepest sympathy to the Haitian and foreign families who are still mourning the loss of a loved one that occurred during this devastating cataclysm of January 12, 2010."
Mexico:
"Mexico pays tribute to the Haitian people and to the victims of the earthquake that devastated the capital 13 years ago. After one of the darkest days in its history, Haiti has been able to rely on the support of Mexico to overcome the devastation caused by this calamity."
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA - Haiti):
"13 years later, the pain is still intense. On this day of remembrance, UNFPA in Haiti pays tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who lost their lives, as well as the millions more who have been affected by the earthquake of January 12, 2010."
United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH):
"On this January 12, BINUH and the entire UN family pay tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who lost their lives, to the millions of others who were affected by the disaster of the 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti. Thirteen years after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, we also honor the memory of the 102 United Nations personnel who perished in the line of duty."
United Nations Development Program (UNDP - Haiti):
"January 12, 2010: We remember. Tribute to the thousands victims of the earthquake. We remain committed to supporting the people of Haiti for a prosperous future."
Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH):
"January 12, 2010 - January 12, 2023. Thirteen years later, we still carry in our hearts the cracks left by this disaster. Let us address, on this day, a special thought to all the victims of this tragedy."
HL/ HaitiLibre