So Incredibly Sad 💔 In Memory of Lives Lost — A Reflection by Steve

So Incredibly Sad 💔
In Memory of Lives Lost — A Reflection by Steve

It’s hard to find the right words in moments like this. The pain, the shock, the overwhelming sense of loss—it’s all so incredibly heavy to bear. We live in a world where one moment can change everything, and sadly, tragedies like this remind us just how fragile life truly is.

Today, I want to take a moment to honor and remember Dr. Fortune Gomo and every innocent soul—especially the children—who have lost their lives in senseless, heartbreaking acts of violence. These are not just news stories or headlines. These are real people, with families, dreams, and futures that were stolen far too soon.

Dr. Gomo had just completed her PhD at the University of Dundee—a powerful achievement that speaks to her brilliance, resilience, and dedication. She was not only a scholar, but a mother, a role model, and a symbol of hope for so many. Walking alongside her 10-year-old daughter, she was taken from this world in the most tragic and unimaginable way.

As a father, a brother, a friend, or simply as a fellow human being—it’s impossible not to feel the heartbreak of that little girl, witnessing such horror at such a young age. No child should ever have to endure such trauma. No family should have to bury a loved one under these circumstances. And no community should have to come together around such a painful loss.

My prayers go out not only to Dr. Gomo’s daughter but to all families around the world who have lost loved ones in similar tragedies—those we hear about, and those that happen in silence. Whether it’s due to violence, war, injustice, or neglect, the loss of innocent life—especially children—is a deep wound that leaves a scar on humanity.

We often scroll past these stories, numbed by the frequency of tragedy. But we must not grow indifferent. We must remember. We must grieve. And we must commit ourselves, in whatever way we can, to building a world that values and protects every life.

To the victims—rest in peace.
To the families—may you find comfort and strength in the arms of those who care.
And to the world—may we learn to do better, love harder, and stand up more fiercely for those who can no longer speak.