Growing up we always had heroines and heroes that we wished to emulate. Yesterday I witnessed a true heroine who through her pain and months of suffering rose to address the question of gun violence, With great passion. despite all of the physical hurdles, Gabby Giffords pleaded with her former colleagues to have the courage to do what is needed. Such courage is the backbone of the changes that are required to create workable solutions. She stated that this will be hard not only for the congress but for each of us. The time is now, and everyone of us must do our part. Keep the pressure on for sane legislation to minimize this violent epidemic.