Nepal, Sept. 15 -- A moment of silence. in memory of all those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of all those who lost their lives. Our prayers and best wishes to those recovering and healing.

Equally, our salute to all the men and women, doctors, medical professionals and many others who stepped up to help the wounded and deliver critical services.

Whether we were in the crowd or far away somewhere else in the world, as Nepalis, we are now all tied to this moment in history. We have all become custodians of the memory of our fallen young heroes and the lost innocence of youth. We cannot fail them.

Nepal will never be the same again. Nepal must never be allowed to be the same again. To th...