Dear Victims of the tragedy,

First allow me to say this: I cannot truly relate to the incredible pain that any of you victims are experiencing.  I have neither gone through such a traumatic event nor lost someone dear to me recently.  However, I do have beloved family and precious friends, and I know that my life would never be the same without each and every single one of them.  I cannot imagine life without them; this must be the unfathomable pain that you all are feeling right now.  I may not be able to feel your pain, but I know that it must be excruciating beyond belief.  I, as well as the rest of nation, am sorry for the lives lost in this shooting.

However, please do not give up hope.  Through this event you have not only become the victims, but you have also become a great source of inspiration for our nation.  We are with you and we believe in you.  Thank you, be strong.

-Jeremy Kwon

by Jeremy Kwon in Demarest