We mourned the loss,

Of family and friends  

Affected us all deeply

We are the victims.

We are a community of family and friends,

Shaken up, and distraught

Of an unexpected violent act

That ended lives and injured many.

To aid, to help, to support the victims

Of the deadliest act of terror,

In American history

We, Americans bonded.

America came together,

America mourned together,

America was there for each other,

America was strong.