I'm from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Although we never witnessed anything of the scale of the tragedy of Tuesday 11th September, sustained violence over a 30 year period offered us shocking examples of the worst in humanity. I am 32. I never knew anything else.

Intolerance and ignorance of each other's lives, beliefs and opinions can only lead to conflict. We pray for understanding, tolerance and a free world. We are one world now; we are all citizens of the country called Earth, and we grieve for the loss of so many of our countrymen and women.

I wish NY, and America, strength and wisdom in the weeks and months ahead..