No one who has ever met Sandy Winnefeld has doubted his strength or resolve. And no one who reads this article will ever forget it. Sandy & Mary - thank you for summoning the courage to turn your heartbreak into action to end this epidemic.

This is powerful. I would encourage everyone to read and take to heart Kyle’s message on privilege.

My friend, @GabbyGiffords, knows what it takes to persevere in the face of uncertainty. Take a few minutes to read these powerful words from her on how we can get through this — together.

These folks are true heroes — every single one of them. Take a minute to read their stories.