“The global community

   has come together—

To work together

     in solidarity. . .”

—Maria Van Kerkhove  

“A great nation rises as one—

To honor the brave—

To grieve with the grieving—-

and to embrace

   unavoidable new duties. . .”

—George W. Bush   

“We can afford—

     A bit of courage. . .”

—Angela Merkel

“It’s the time for truth—

And it’s the time

   to bring people together. . .”

—Ralph Northam

“This is not the end—

It is not even the beginning of the end—

But, it’s perhaps

     the end of the beginning. . .”

—Winston Churchill

“We will do this together—

Cautiously—-

and taking our time. . .”

—Erna Solberg