With pain and remorse and grief which will last them a lifetime, they move on… I can only imagine (not totally) how difficult it must be for a parent, a spouse, a child, a brother, a sister to cope with the tragic loss of lives of those who meant the world to them. Will the children who have been orphaned ever lose the scars on their psyche? I doubt so… I just hope that people around them allow them to relegate this grief to some private corner of their mind. Let them not relive those horrific moments unless they wish to talk about them. Sometimes, the blurring of memories help to cope with the pain. Reliving the loss sometimes opens old wounds. I hope the media types have the sensitivity to not hound the people for sound bytes.
Yes, we want to remember and salute those who laid down their lives to ensure our freedom. We want to honor the memories of those caught in the crossfire, waiting at the train station, having an evening out having dinner — all innocent people caught up in tragedy. But, I do hope that instead of only gestures and empty words, our politicians can ensure that all compensation reaches those affected. That after suffering the loss of lives, they do not have to run from pillar to post to get the money they were promised. That disaster management mechanisms are not only on paper but actually implemented when in times of crises. That our politicians know how to maintain the dignity of an occasion instead of sparring like cats and dogs. And that common people like you and me look after ourselves and be vigilant and watchful.