Death & Dying

Those people were real. They were mothers and fathers, uncles and aunts, doctors and teachers, poets, wonderful people. Composers. And now they scream in silence. My story is only one story, but it is the story six million others cannot tell. I was, and always shall be, the witness to ... mass murder.

[He] told the officer he was Jesus Christ and he was going to kill Boehner, because Boehner was mean to him at the country club, and because Boehner is responsible for Ebola.

[Tamir Rice’s sister] could not reach him. Her arms could not cradle his body and plead for him to hang on. Her hands could not stroke his cheek, and she could not whisper hopefully, ‘It’s going to be O.K.’ Her eyes could not gaze into his and say what sisters are able to say without saying anything: ‘I love you.

Americans can directly relate to attacks on freedom of speech. They can directly relate to terrorism. And the impact in France is being compared to the impact of 9/11 in the United States. Boko Haram, by contrast, is viewed as a kind of civil war ... and it's all happening a very long way away.

It is still not safe to go and pick [bodies] up for burial.

My brother was Muslim, and he was killed by people who pretend to be Muslims. They are terrorists, that's it.

Today, Paris is the capital of the world.

Gov. Mario Cuomo will be remembered as one of the great inspirational leaders of our time…I learned from Gov. Cuomo's example and will always be grateful for his wisdom and generosity. His legacy continues to serve as a guide for me.

We will never forget your sons and daughters who have died on our soil. They are now our sons and daughters.

The only way I will rest in peace is if one day transgender people aren’t treated the way I was. They [should be] treated like humans, with valid feelings and human rights. Gender needs to be taught about in schools, the earlier the better. My death needs to mean something. My death needs to be counted in the number of transgender people who commit suicide this year…Fix society. Please.

Stuart [Scott]'s flair and finesse brought flavor and coolness to ESPN, and he opened the door for many other minorities to follow in his footsteps. Stuart, my brother, you have left a positive, lasting impression on not only the sports world, but the entire world as a whole.

Two of New York's finest were shot and killed, with no warning, no provocation. They were, quite simply, assassinated -- targeted for their uniform.