All the people that are regulars here and on the Pronto forum have, as I expected, had the same sentiments, be they Americans, Canadians, Europeans, or whatever. I think that we all felt a certain bond before these tragedies but the expressions of common emotion really bonds us now. Its about humanity, and the reminder this week that its not universal is stunning, even to the most cynical among us.

I don't need to know that those who express the sentiments are not all from America, but it is somehow especially gratifying to know all our world neighbors are in this together. I hope you all know that Americans would feel the same (and have) wherever such tragedy strikes, even were it not on home soil, and we are heartened and buoyed by your support.