[BritBulldog]

Very eloquent. I'm almost agreeing with you, but don't you think that it would be helpful to the families of the victims to know that these silences were observed. They wouldn't know about peoples silent prayers.

[ValerieUSA]

Believe me, as a widow, I know that prayers strengthen my family and are helpful, whether I hear the prayers or not, for God does, and He is the source. A moment of silence is not a comfort or a help, it is nothing. There is enough emptiness.