Yet still, in almost every corner of our world, people are killing people. Let's remember the innocents who suffer and put an end to war and violence. And no, it's not impossible. Just watch Star Trek and you can see a future in which the people of Earth stand together. Let's make it so.

Fellow Harper Impulse author Nic Tatano has suggested we honour those who lost their lives 12 years ago by remembering one victim.

I have chosen firefighter Kevin Smith. You can read about him here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/09/national/portraits/POG-09SMITH2.html