Ten years ago the worst shooting took place in Littleton, Colorado. I won't go in-depth because we've all heard about it. It's been written, discussed, pondered over for ten years. I just wanted to take this time to tell everyone to take a minute to tell your loved ones you love them. You never know what will happen tomorrow. You are never guaranteed more than today, hell you're never even guaranteed the full day.

Do I remember where I was during Columbine? Vividly. I was in fifth grade, my elementary school is about ten miles from Columbine High School. I remember my sister coming to pick me up after school and the first thing she said was, "Did you hear about what happened?"

The teachers decided to not inform us of what happened, as we were ten years old. What did we know about students going into a school, going on a murderous rampage and killing their fellow classmates? What does anyone ever know about it for that matter?

Back to the conversation:

I said, "Hear about what?"
"Two guys went into Columbine High School and killed 12 students, a teacher and then themselves" My sister responded.

I was stunned to say the least. After we got home, my parents, sister and I were glued to the television all day. For several days after, trying to make sense of it. In a way, I think we all are to this day. But it's been ten years and what we can do is honor those victims, survivors and families. Take a minute to tell someone you love them or even pass on a kind message to a stranger, a simple pedestrian on your way home, or to class, or to work.

Take this pledge and commit yourself to spreading some more kindness and compassion through the world. This world could use a little more kindness and compassion. Take a minute to remember the victims of Columbine and their families.

We are all Columbine.