The very first NFT bought from Lahaina was this exact Building while it was still up burning.
Sitting amongst my elders on this very day I was still in complete shock. The town of Lahaina was gone in Hours not days but Hours. Hard to explain my emotions as I look back at images from certain days of this ongoing disaster.
Journalism Images and video can be tough at times. Especially when its home to me. Lahaina was a place that very few understood what it was to us. The history was like no other. Most Importantly all of Front St. in Lahaina was unique. No hotels or big buildings just single family homes with local businesses.
Wow I never imagined I would be even documenting this and minting it as a NFT. I am crying as I write this again. This is hard but the People need me. I have seen so many loved ones gone. They have been burnt in their homes with no warning by siren or anything.
Every NFT I post in regards to the Wildfires in Lahaina will go to families in need. I have so many members of the community that need assistance now. This image are very sensitive to some. But it is for the PEOPLE of Lahaina. NFT will save this moment in history forever.
My goal is to purchase more PPE equipment on Island and get it to them ASAP.
The ashes their now living amongst has hazards in it such asbestos, Lead, and bad air Quality. This is the first steps that help us rebuild. I pray you see my efforts and most Importantly value my Art from a journalist standpoint.
JMV Art