Remember the 1953 Waco Tornado – Jesse Serrano
Jesse Serrano grew up in South Waco and worked as a busboy in the Raleigh Hotel. He describes his experience during the Tornado.
Watch NowRemember the 1953 Waco Tornado – Johnny Rauch
Johnny Rauch was a Waco Fireman during the 1953 tornado. Hear his stories of rescuing victims and working to restore order in downtown Waco.
Watch NowRemember the 1953 Waco Tornado – Mary Halve Chapman
Mary Halve Chapman shares the letter her father, Max Halve, wrote recalling his experience during the 1953 tornado as he rode out the storm on top of the R.T. Dennis Building.
Watch NowRemember the 1953 Waco Tornado – Sam and Margaret Harelik
The Harelik’s owned a clothing store on Austin Avenue. Hear them tell their stories of May 11, 1953 as they recall the tornado and its aftermath.
Watch NowRemember the 1953 Waco Tornado – The Sammie Loy Darden Letter
Hear what was written in a letter from a survivor of the tornado as he describes the tragedy around him.
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