As the nation mourns the tragic loss of life in Virginia, we at the Courage Campaign offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those whose lives were ended so abruptly yesterday. We stand with Americans everywhere who are in shock, and we are at a loss for words to express our sadness.

We also stand with the Korean American community today, which has seen some hateful reactions from those ignorant enough to connect all Koreans with the violence perpetrated by just one individual. The Courage Campaign urges our leaders to speak out against hate as our nation mourns. This is a time for peaceful reflection and healing -- not for blame and hatred.

To everyone affected by the tragedy, we offer our deepest condolences.