I really struggled with writing a blog this week because nothing seemed appropriate. Although we are in the midst of the most festive time of the year, it has been darkened by the overwhelming sorrow caused by the Sandy Hook Elementary School's tragedy. And to take this moment to write about the economic outlook, or the freight transportation's upcoming business prospects, or holiday activities or traditions, or any other every day activity–DID NOT SEEM RIGHT.

As a matter of fact, I struggle to know what to say at all because at a time like this no words seem appropriate, no words can take away the pain, no words can be a substitute for those lost. So with this blog, I choose not to say anything, but to be silent and remember in my mind and especially in my heart the victims and their families….