First of all, congrats on voting! I had just turned 18 months before the 2004 election over here, so I was able to vote and did so proudly! I think it's so, so important that everyone who has an opinion make it heard, so kudos to you!

Secondly, this is just... heartbreaking. I would hate it if it wasn't so beautifully done simply because it's so painful to read about this kind of loss, you know? But you pulled it off wonderfully, so I can just swallow the lump in my throat give you applause. lol *catches self taking good writing way too seriously*