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This photo shows a mural that Roberto Marquez painted Friday, July 9, 2021 in Surfside, Fla. Roberto Marquez flew from Dallas to Miami nearly two weeks ago, hoping to add his hands to those digging through the rubble of a fallen South Florida condo building. But once there, the muralist was disappointed to hear that his help was appreciated but not needed. Still, the Dallas artist felt compelled to contribute to the cause, something that might uplift the Surfside community amid so much anguish. That s when he decided he would use his art to help translate pain into hope and resilience. (AP Photo/ Stacey Plaisance)
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Roberto Marquez flew from Dallas to Miami nearly two weeks ago, hoping to add his hands to those digging through the rubble of a fallen South Florida condo building. But once there, the muralist was disappointed to hear that his help was appreciated but not needed.
An epic search for victims was already underway by an army of first responders, initially for survivors and now for bodies. As of Friday, at least 79 people had been confirmed dead and dozens remained missing.
Still, the 59-year-old artist felt compelled to contribute to the cause, something that might uplift the Surfside community amid so much anguish. That’s when he decided he would use his art to help translate pain into hope and resilience.
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Artist uses his brush to turn Surfside s pain into hope
A Dallas artist was turned away last month when he offered to help dig for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower near Miami
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press
July 9, 2021, 11:23 PM
• 4 min read
Emotional moments from Surfside building collapse
Mayor Charles Burkett delivered an emotional speech as first responders continue to look for victims of the Surfside building collapse. Over 80 people are still unaccounted for. The Associated Press
SURFSIDE, Fla. Roberto Marquez flew from Dallas to Miami nearly two weeks ago, hoping to add his hands to those digging through the rubble of a fallen South Florida condo building. But once there, the muralist was disappointed to hear that his help was appreciated but not needed.
Artist uses his brush to turn Surfside s pain into hope
Roberto Marquez flew to Miami to help crews search through the rubble. He ended up painting a memorial mural for the community. Author: BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Published: 8:24 PM EDT July 9, 2021 Updated: 8:24 PM EDT July 9, 2021
SURFSIDE, Fla Roberto Marquez flew from Dallas to Miami nearly two weeks ago, hoping to add his hands to those digging through the rubble of a fallen South Florida condo building. But once there, the muralist was disappointed to hear that his help was appreciated but not needed.
An epic search for victims was already underway by an army of first responders, initially for survivors and now for bodies. As of Friday, at least 79 people had been confirmed dead and dozens remained missing.
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