article_snippet: Because this afternoon, I got to walk into a courtroom and take my place at the witness stand, just a few feet away from where you were sitting.
article_snippet: Because somehow, some way, it always ends up good.
article_snippet: Because you can't handle the fact that what you tried to destroy, you only made stronger.
article_snippet: Because now you have given me (and the other survivors) a tremendous platform to help others, and essentially do our parts in changing the world for the better.
article_snippet: Because now, I am so much more appreciative of every new day I am given.