Speech of God

“A tornado has been sighted southwest of Grand Rapids and is moving toward the northeast sector of the city. Seek shelter in the southwest corner of your basement.” “Hudsonville has been badly hit!” “Standale is leveled!” “Comstock Park is badly demolished!” These were the words that echoed into the homes of many Grand Rapids residents on April 3, 1956. Out of a turbulent and black sky came death and destruction at Hudsonville and other towns surrounding the city of Grand Rapids on that...