They were family and friends, service members and first responders -- and the tragedy of their loss left pain that will never fade and scars our country will never forget.

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"It is beyond debate that slavery has caused tremendous suffering and ineliminable scars throughout our nation's history, " Judge Charles R Norgle said in his ruling.

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People giving their hard earned dollars to us -- trusting us that we do our best to help the girls push through their scars and pain.

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Despite the inspiration of Farouk and the bravery of Jasmina, our correspondent discovered that the Sarajevo he returned to still bears the scars of its years of war.

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To this day, Chuck bears the scars -- and the shrapnel -- from the battles he fought in our name.

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"We would like you to remember that our children have suffered greatly and it will take a long time for their physical and mental scars to heal - for some that may never happen, " the statement added.

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