国殇 (1) -- National Mourning (2)

Since March 18, 2008, the Central Government of China has called for three special days of mourning.
Throughout the nation, national flags have flown at half-mast. On the afternoon of March 19, 2008, the whole nation observed three minutes in silent tribute to the dead. From sirens to the horns of cars, the sound radiated throughout the world. At that time, I had been talking to Mark, my American friend, on Skype. I excused myself for this 3 minutes to join in this mourning.
Starting from this day, I wear only black and white clothes. I do not wear decorative makeup. I do not understand why Singapore society has not more actively joined in the mourning. Aren’t we all Chinese? Aren’t they our brothers and sisters? I saw those people still wearing colorful cloths and happily playing around, I could not understand them. I wanted to ask, “Do you feel sad for them? Are you sympathetic with them? How can they still not eat this bitterness?
To those who died: Peace be with you in heaven
To those who are still alive: I fully understand how you feel. Life is difficult, but we have to carry on the journey. I will always be with you.