This was on throughout the day starting after 5 (I don't know the exact time). All through the program they took calls from people and celebrities telling their sorrow, hopes, and prayers. E-mail was flashed on the screen from people everywhere. Every state, and country expressing in words his or her feelings for this loss to our country. Trying to help the pain some are feeling. Footage of different college campuses, towns, and churches collecting anything they can to help in some small way. That truly puts an impact in lives.

Schools throughout the Nation are holding blood drives early. Most children of age have donated blood. The Red Cross remains to be packed in lines out to the streets and in most places, to the next block.

The news is covering many countries and how they are praying for us. Feeling our sorrow just as much as we are. They show us how they are supporting us in this time of great need, and we support them in our hearts, thoughts, and actions. In anyway we can.

I pulled out of my college classes today to attend church. I went as many times as space and time could allow, as did many of the people around me. Churches were filled in every conceivable standing spot. Out on the sidewalk doors were open and people crowded around just to listen to the ceremony. There were no dry eyes in the crowd that could well pass 100. During the heartening mass, young and old held each other in the warmest embraces. Strangers, as most were, held each other and cried to each other. Consoling their pain. Everyone held hands as soon as it started and held tight, never letting go. The donations box to organizations was filled quickly. There could have been 20 + passed around each ceremony, all filled to the brim. Songs of hope could be heard blocks away. The church bell never stopped ringing between masses.

I went into the city by myself today and sat at an outdoor park/recreation place. I've never been there before, so I don't know what it's called. I looked to the place where the beautiful towers used to stand as tears streamed from my eyes. An absolute stranger walked up to me and asked how I was. Before I said anything he embraced me and consoled me. Tears were in his eyes as well. He then told me his name was Mark and we sat talking about our feelings to all that's happened/happening, and our families. Helping each other in that small 30-minute space of time.

As I was walking, I stopped by a “Memorial Wall” where people posted pictures of theirs friends and family that have went missing or died in this series of tragedies. Yet again, everyone was consoling another. This was also packed and a minister was reading sermons. Different religions all stood together and listened. I did not matter that it was raining.

These are only a few examples of how our Nation's people have united. I have never felt closer with everyone around me than I do at this moment. America, we have to live in the now. Hold your loved ones. Help a stranger. DO NOT HATE, JUST LOVE! We shall overcome this tragedy and America will be born anew!