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For those witnessing the destruction firsthand, the emotional toll is heavy. Gibson expresses deep sorrow, not just for his losses but for those around him: "There are neighbors I have... I felt worse for them than I did for myself." Such tragedies evoke a complex mix of emotions: sadness for the loss of property intertwined with gratitude for personal safety. The overwhelming feeling highlights the fragility of life and the material universe—"these are things... they're only things," Gibson states, recognizing that people are what truly matter.