Global Humanity During the Pandemic

From: J Birch Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 10:59:55 PM To: dujarric@un.org <dujarric@un.org>; contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com <contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com>; GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca <GlobalOttawa@globalnews.ca>; justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>; tips@GlobalTVBC.com <tips@GlobalTVBC.com>; news@skynews.com <news@skynews.com>; weekend@cbsnews.com <weekend@cbsnews.com> Subject: Global Humanity During the Pandemic (opinion)

Hello Everyone, Throughout this Pandemic I have seen the best of Humanity within us as we stand for one another and fight to keep everyone healthy. I would first like to thank everyone on the front lines, the doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, firefighters and everyone else working to get us through this. I have seen many of us come together despite borders, religion, color or orientation in and effort to save lives and that to me is legendary. We are like that, the human race, each of us deep down strives for peace and to protect those we love. I have seen miracles being performed by everyday men and women throughout the tragedy and loss and I believe in us. All of us standing united as one people against this unseen enemy and it warms my heart. I have also seen some who fear what is happening and I understand that fear, but we must face it together. In times like these we need to become more interdependent even while we must stay independent because of the pathogen. This is no time for neighbors, friends or family to turn away from one another. I know that some may be fearful of this crisis but as long as we stay together we will endure. We need neighborhoods, cities and nations coordinating, collaborating and consulting with one another. This is about all of us, we need worldwide cooperation between nations for supplies, medical personnel and resources to combat the spread of the virus globally while we work collectively on a cure or an inoculation. Over our history we have stood for one another many times, during those times where we have trusted in our human unity, our humanity, we have overcome all obstacles before us. This virus affects us all and it will take a coordinated effort to heal the world. We must set aside fear and wield our humanity, each of us, nation and national standing together in the face of this global adversity. I know we can do this, I believe in Humanity, in life and I believe in all of you. You don't know me but I truly mean that I would die for each and every single person more times than there are stars in the nights sky. I know that through this adversity we will all rise together from the ashes of yesterday to greet a healthy tomorrow, that however can only be done together. I ask only that we try for one another, try to save each other, supply each other and support each other through this time. It wont be easy, nothing good ever is, but I promise you that it will be worth it. We are one people, we have always been one people and we will always be one people and together, we will win. Life must defend life, for life to continue. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch