For two years, Eric has had to face his family, his friends with the unspoken question - How could you be so stupid? It was a mistake. It was a very public mistake, but it wasn't a crime.

[Other refugees went to shelters in Dallas, stayed with family and friends, or returned to Louisiana.] They can go wherever they want, ... There are opportunities to be bused to various places.

It's hard. Right after practice, I go home and do my homework and go to sleep.

It feels great everything finally paid off. I never thought it would lead me to this.

I didn't go out that much or hang out with my friends too much because of my family. I really wanted to spend some time with them because last year I spent my time with the national team, so this year it was a chance to spend some time with them.

It is imperative that a sensitive approach is taken to ensure the victims, their family and friends are protected from the deep emotions that the constant revisiting of this tragedy can unleash.