People all over the country are sharing the grief of those who have lost their loved ones in the April 14 earthquake that hit Yushu county, Qinghai province. Our national flags are being flown at half-mast to mark a national day of mourning.

Every life is respected. We come together in silent tribute to the more than 2,000 lives lost in the disaster.

A national day of mourning was also observed nearly two years ago, when an even deadlier tremor claimed more than 80,000 lives in Wenchuan, Sichuan province.