here she was. >> there are no words. no, there's not. there is so many memories here. >> reporter: can you tell me what mexico beach was like? >> it was beautiful. everybody was just kind. if there was a need, they'd help you. i just knew everybody here, just about. >> reporter: and to see this feels like what? >> i can't describe it. it's terrible. i just can't describe the feeling, and i know i'm not the only one here that feels that. >> reporter: after our conversation, john, we made sure to give her and her other friends our satellite phones so they could, because there has been zero cell service in that area, gave them our satellite phones sat there as they called sisters and husbands to tell them if they were okay because