April 3, 2011

Farynuk Experiences Devastation in Japan

The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Brad Farynuk appeared March 11 on the Vernon Morning Star Web site.

 

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Brad Farynuk and his wife, Kathy, are OK following Friday's devastating earthquake that rocked Japan. 

In an e-mail to The Morning Star Friday afternoon, Farynuk said he only had cellular Internet.

"My team was on the road in Koriyama about one hour south of Sendai (where earthquake struck)," wrote Farynuk, 29, a native of Enderby. "My wife is back in Hachinohe (our home where you see the boats and heavy tsunami damage). She slept in a car last night. No power there, and the elementary school was overflowing.

Complete article can be accessed via the Morning Star Web site by clicking here.