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2 We shared a march toward a common star and what it represented to us and to others. I am grateful for the experience.

Aaron will forever remain an inspiration. During his short time on earth, he made an eternal difference. For that, we give Aaron our thanks and reaffirm our commitment to continue his march for freedom and a more just world.

Aaron was a hacker. He hacked to promote innovation through openness. Where Aaron saw injustice, he hacked for its remedy. Aaron Swartz hacked Washington. A poorly written law called him a criminal. Common sense and conscience knows better.

For me, Aaron, like Henry, is now on the top of a very tall mountain.

Thank you