[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.

[In the shelters,] they almost create their own neighborhoods, their own communities, their own circle of friends, ... And they're staying there right now because that's the greatest comfort level they have.

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.

I've thought about it and talked it over with the coaches and my family, and I prayed about it a lot. I pretty much came to a decision that I'm going to probably leave.

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.