I am not an American, I have never been to the USA. But today I want to bow my head in silent remembrance to those people losing their lives on 11 September 2001.
I also want to bow my head in silent remembrance to the victims of terror attacks all across the world. All those people dying for other people’s ideas and systems, without ever having a choice in the matter.
And finally I want to bow my head in silent remembrance of Reeva Steenkamp. Her death was echoing all across the world in the Oscar Pistorius court verdict today, as broadcasted on all the major news channels like CNN, BBC, Sky… Not guilty of murder- the rest to follow tomorrow…
As a Christian I would love to live in a world without violence, in a place where one would also respect people with different cultures, opinions, religions, races, creeds. A world where people even love their enemies. A place where everybody can feel safe at night. A world without fear? Maybe that is not possible in this world. But that is what I believe in.
So tonight, no fancy words, no photos or graphics. No jokes.
Only a silent prayer for a world without hate… I still dream of a world where love would reign supreme…
And (apologies to Mr Lennon):
I am not the only one…
The Rider 
Echo all you said brother.
Amen
Reeva Steenkamp died less than 2 km from my mother’s house…