Who and what made 2014 memorable? #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter to look back on 2014 and tell us what person or news event they would remember the most. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

I'll always remember the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight. I was traveling a lot at the time. It scared me.

— @Rebeksy

My vote goes to Pope Francis, for all he has so far done to "change it up" a little.

— @agski48

Michael Brown. Because his death started a revolution and shook up the world. He matters.

— @KytheRHOgue

Sadly, the whole Bill Cosby story. I can't watch "The Cosby Show" without thinking of all those women.

— @RecruitMoore

Robin Williams. Why? Because the world is less funny without him, and we can always use more laughter.

— @mhenderson33

Robin Williams. He had a lasting impact on our lives as a reminder that we all need friendship, and to try our best to be there for others.

— @tmariesummers70

I'll remember Kim Jong Un the most, for his amazing hairdo.

— @mearlcolaco

President Obama, who stepped up to pursue peace and righteousness in the face of a dysfunctional and greedy Congress.

— @EntitledToHarm

USA TODAY honored Americans who made a difference in how we lived, worked and played in 2014. Readers debated the picks. Comments from Facebook are edited for clarity and grammar:

Edith Windsor, heroine of gay marriage movement

Edith, what a beautiful legacy to your amazing relationship. As USA TODAY's article noted, the Supreme Court decision in her case "forced the federal government to recognize legally married gay men and lesbians." The effect of that was felt this year in many states.

My husband and I can learn a lot from you.

— Ann Bingham

I can't understand why two people loving one another is wrong. Why do so many have a binary view of moral values?

— James Cornelius

Marriage always has meant one man and one woman and always will. Twisting the meaning to legislate acceptance of deviant sexual behavior is futile.

— Tedd French

Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour

What a great story! I remember when Under Armour started. Kevin Plank is a prime example of hard work and dedication. What's more impressive is that his company has surpassed Adidas to become the No. 2 sportswear brand in the USA.

— Jamual Stovall

I don't think Plank will reach Nike, but the other companies will keep looking up to him.

— Eddie Jerel Ainsworth

Tristan Walker, Silicon Valley entrepreneur

Tristan Walker's story is inspiring reading. I just want to say, Tristan Walker, go! With God all things are possible. You will be leading the way for many minorities to become majorities!

— Eudith Jackson

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