Pass Christian Rises

D.H.was a man of many talents, who loved his wife, his family and friends, Rotary, and the People of Pass Christian, Mississippi. His love of community and the ability to reach out will never be forgotten and his work to rebuild Pass Christian should not be forgotten. Please read his obituary and keep his memory alive and through his work and theme of "Pass Christian Rises" to make it become a reality.

Historical Background and Recent Communications

August 31, 2008, the Gulf Coast and the community of Pass Christian, Mississippi faced another deadly hurricane--Gustav. Communications with Dr. Short. Facing the perils of Hurricane Gustav.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the small community of Pass Christian, Mississippi with the highest storm surge to hit the Gulf Coast with 36-38 foot waves. It took lives, homes, all city buildings, all city light and heavy equipment, pets, governmental services, roads, utilities, but not the spirit and dedication of The Rotary Club of Pass Christian.

Since Katrina, the Rotary Club led by Dwight H. Short, II, M.D. has taken its plight of his community throughout the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and even to other countries of the world to raise money for homes for needy people, the local library, the community center, vehicles for town's public works, sewer system--National Toilet Paper Roll-Out, a public restroom for the local park, a handicapped playground, assistance to the local police station, and a literacy program adult education.

That's 9 projects! District 6840 awarded Pass Christian the small club of the in year for 2007. That's why the Pass Christian Rotarians call themselves,

"The Little Club that Can!"