Feeling the heaviness and deep sadness for the loss of eight lives in Atlanta and now- 10 people in Boulder, I sit here with my tears. As these 18 people started their day, did they think about their safety? Or did they begin that day focused on the work that needed to be done, the care for their children and family and thoughts of what would come next — dinner, school, maybe even looking ahead to plan for time to safely leave home and relax — finally, the way days normally begin.
None of these people were able to experience the life they may have hoped and planned for. These tragic deaths have created holes in the fabric of our lives as community. We feel this loss and struggle to make sense out of what has happened.
When words cannot suffice, I turn to music. The words and melody often allow emotions to surface that my logical brain struggles to release.
This video was recorded soon after the shooting at Mother Emmanuel AME Church, Charleston SC in 2015. It was this evening’s music that allowed my grief to finally rise.
In honor of all who died in Atlanta and Boulder, I share this with you.
ATLANTA
- Soon Chung Park
- Hyun Jung Grant
- Suncha Kim
- Yong Yue
- Delaina Ashley Yaun
- Paul Andre Michels
- Xiaojie Tan
- Daoyou Feng
BOULDER
- Denny Stong
- Neven Stanisic
- Rikki Olds
- Tralona Bartkowiak
- Suzanne Fountain
- Teri Leiker
- Ofc. Eric Talley
- Kevin Mahoney
- Lynn Murray
- Jody Waters
Carrie's Bench 
Thank you so much for this Carrie!!!
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Of course! It is a great video.
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