Dear friends,

As American citizens, we all feel the same pain and grief of our society which has suffered tremendous loss in the worst terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.  Hereby is a draft letter of sympathy/condolence on the terrorist attacks.  You may consider sending to your the editor of a local newspaper.  

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To the editor:

As Taiwanese Americans, we treasure the freedom, openness and respect for human rights that has made this country such a beacon of hope for others around the world. 

We mourn for our fellow citizens destroyed by the acts of terror committed on 9/11 and stand with all Americans in telling the perpetrators that the torch of the Statue of Liberty has not been snuffed out by their actions but burns even more brightly today.

Our native land, Taiwan, has finally lifted up the same torch of freedom and democracy.  Our relatives there join us in offering our condolences to those who grieve and our support for the rebuilding ahead. 

Together we will continue the task of building a world where human rights and democracy thrive.

Sincerely,

[Your name, address, tel.]