As North Carolina and the nation reflect on this tragedy, the hope is that Iryna’s story will not fade into another headline. Instead, it must serve as a call to action: to strengthen community safety, demand accountability from the justice system, and honor the lives of those who come to America seeking peace.
Iryna’s life was full of promise. Her memory must now become a reminder that compassion and justice are not optional — they are the foundation of a society worthy of the trust people place in it.
