Death toll rises as rubble is cleared in Dominican Republic roof collapse [ NOTE THE COMMENT : " WHY the roof collapsed .. " reminds me of the last pages of Thornton Wilder classic " The Bridge at San Luis Rey " - " There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love " ]

@user-lu2mq4bw3i 5 days ago Wow. 221. I pray for peace and comfort for this community. I can't imagine. This is absolutely heartbreaking. @vanpearsall 5 days ago Such a disaster. I pray for everybody. @Rambaldichick 5 days ago I'm so tired of seeing politicians cutting corners and taking bribes, then mourning with families. It's disgusting. Owners who dodge safety inspections have blood on their hands. It's the same everywhere. @SweetPeaSweetPete 5 days ago Another reason I’m happy to be a hermit. Absolutely nothing is safe anymore. Rest in peace to the fallen, condolences to the ones left mourning. 💔 @rasadams9034 5 days ago Last time I checked, the death toll was 13 ,then 57 , and then 98 over 100 now, and 124, including the singer and now 221+ man! RIP to all. @tonyrussi7777 5 days ago "why" the roof collapsed is the big question, now. [AI Overview Learn more A well-known quote from Thornton Wilder's "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" is: "There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning." This quote emphasizes the enduring power of love and its ability to connect the living with the departed, offering a sense of meaning and continuity beyond death, ]