People often say that kindness is something random. Hence the phrase "random acts of kindness," but in the last year I've learned there is no such thing. One of the moments that sticks out most in my mind is quite recent. In my last trip to New York City, my friends who work for the speaker of the City Council arranged for me to take a tour of the 9/11 memorial site. This was a unique tour because I was being guided by a first responder. This allowed me to talk to someone who had also gone through a trauma and spoke about the healing that must take place and how best to memorialize those who passed away.
Daniel Hernandez Jr. , 21, was an intern for Giffords and is credited with helping save her life by propping her up against a wall so she wouldn't choke on her own blood.
