Platon Instagram – My dear friends, we are stunned by this catastrophe – we are frightened, confused, lonely, with a devastating sense of futility. We have all argued with each other in the past but now those conflicts are over – for we are united by a common bond – survival. This horrific virus has waged war on us all and in the face of shared adversity we remember how beautiful and majestic our lives were until very recently. I can’t help but reflect on so many of my own wasted opportunities – to simply hold hands with those I love – to hug a friend or share dinner with new acquaintances. But while the vast majority of us retreat to the safety of our homes, we must think about those heroes who serve in the frontline of healthcare. They are the foot soldiers of this battle – in the trenches – selflessly dedicated to our cause – humanity itself. In time, we will reflect on this bleak page of history. What will we say? That we took things from Mother Nature that did not belong to us – and paid a heavy price for our crime, perhaps – but we will also say that we faced this new enemy with a deep sense of duty – of humility – of courage and compassion. As Winston Churchill said to the overwhelming power of Hitler’s Nazi war machine, “You do your worst and we will do our best.” Come then, bang the gong of strength – lets do our best – lets show the future what we are made of. We are divided by space but unified in our hearts. We are not alone. We must focus on the most vulnerable in society. Together we will beat this and earn the respect of history. I salute you all, especially our doctors and nurses.