We Remember Bali: October 12, 2002.

Today is the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Bali where 202 people died, among them 88 Australians. To commemorate the death of these events, Australia took time out of its schedule to unveil memorials and just to remember the loved ones who parted on that date. From Sydney, to Perth passing by Melbourne, the Aussies relived some of the sadness that covered their country on that day and also to show their persistence in their search for justice. You can read more about the events of remembrance here: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=66812 or see it in video here.

And even with the latest Bali attacks only a week old, Australians visited Bali to remember their death in a beautiful memorial made to all of those who died (not only Australians). And it was in all of these emotional moments, that the Australian people came together to remind terrorists that they would persist and continue to seek a world where terrorist acts would not go unpunished. In a way, it sums up the commitment that Australia continues to make to the "War Against Terror" as an ally of the US.

So today, let us take a moment of silence to remember all who died on that day. Let us join the Australians in focusing on creating a peaceful world where such atrocities do not happene again. And let us hope that they also remember that this peace is achieved through perserverance but not with war.