“We have to really recommit—

and refocus ourselves—

to adapting to the reality we face. . .”

—Nathan Fletcher

“What was

   is no more—

   Change is upon us—

and what, when, where, why, and how

      will determine who we will become. . .”

—Aysling Smythe

“We can come through

this trying time stronger—

and with a renewed sense of purpose

and respect for one another. . .”

—James Mattis

“If time—

is all we have—

Then we must

take what we have—

In time. . .”

—Colleen Beaudoin

“We have to stick together—

We have to turn to each other. . .”

—Jesus Lopez

(Southern California day laborer)

“The act of protesting—

should never be allowed to overshadow—

The reason we protest. . .”

—Joe Biden

“More than ever—

   We must be unified. . .”

—Pedro Sanchez

“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