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Deep condolences over tragic US killing
By Jeff and Teresa Barber |
April 24, 2013, Wednesday
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ON behalf of all Americans, both here in China and across the globe, we would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Lu Lingzhi, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings. Our hearts go out to her parents and her family.
From all accounts, she was a bright light in the world with tremendous potential. Boston University was fortunate to count her as part of the student community.
My husband and I have lived in Shanghai for almost one year. We are from Pennsylvania. We felt compelled to communicate with the citizens of your fine country as a way of acknowledging our regret for the loss of Lu.
The United States is a melting pot for people of all races, ethnicities and religions. We are not perfect, but we do attempt to function as a meritocracy. Everyone is welcome. We are an open society and with that come both freedom and challenge ? challenges that we are currently facing as a country, such as gun control, how to best keep our citizens safe while at the same time granting them freedom.
Tragedies of this nature are often the fallout of this freedom. The purpose of this article is not to invoke a political discussion about what is right or wrong, but to simply share our sentiments as US citizens staying in China. It is an honor to have young people like Lu integrated into our schools and culture.
Lastly, my husband and I would also like to thank all of you for allowing us to live in your beautiful and thriving city of Shanghai. We are honored by the chance to get to know your people, your culture, your tremendous history, even if just a little.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jeff and Teresa Barber, Lujiazui, Shanghai
From all accounts, she was a bright light in the world with tremendous potential. Boston University was fortunate to count her as part of the student community.
My husband and I have lived in Shanghai for almost one year. We are from Pennsylvania. We felt compelled to communicate with the citizens of your fine country as a way of acknowledging our regret for the loss of Lu.
The United States is a melting pot for people of all races, ethnicities and religions. We are not perfect, but we do attempt to function as a meritocracy. Everyone is welcome. We are an open society and with that come both freedom and challenge ? challenges that we are currently facing as a country, such as gun control, how to best keep our citizens safe while at the same time granting them freedom.
Tragedies of this nature are often the fallout of this freedom. The purpose of this article is not to invoke a political discussion about what is right or wrong, but to simply share our sentiments as US citizens staying in China. It is an honor to have young people like Lu integrated into our schools and culture.
Lastly, my husband and I would also like to thank all of you for allowing us to live in your beautiful and thriving city of Shanghai. We are honored by the chance to get to know your people, your culture, your tremendous history, even if just a little.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jeff and Teresa Barber, Lujiazui, Shanghai
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