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Remembering Jan. 8

Photos: Tucson comes together to move BEYOND tragedy

Janet Rose Jackman
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  • Ross Zimmerman, father of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' aide Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed Jan. 8, reads during the Festival of Democracy on Saturday at Pima Community College West. Tucsonans gathered at the school for a reading of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution — part of the daylong communitywide BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit event.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comRoss Zimmerman, father of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' aide Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed Jan. 8, reads during the Festival of Democracy on Saturday at Pima Community College West. Tucsonans gathered at the school for a reading of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution — part of the daylong communitywide BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit event.
  • U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords surpised hikers at the Davidson Canyon Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead when she joined them for a hike Saturday.
    Courtesy John LeavittU.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords surpised hikers at the Davidson Canyon Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead when she joined them for a hike Saturday.
  • A BEYOND sign at the Stroll & Roll at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
    Josh Pearson/TucsonSentinel.comA BEYOND sign at the Stroll & Roll at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
  • Uzo Nwankpa plays a drum inside Tucson Medical Center's meditation labyrinth during the sunrise meditation Saturday during the opening event of BEYOND.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comUzo Nwankpa plays a drum inside Tucson Medical Center's meditation labyrinth during the sunrise meditation Saturday during the opening event of BEYOND.
  • A child paints during the Health and Wellness Fair at TMC.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comA child paints during the Health and Wellness Fair at TMC.
  • More than 100 people gathered at Tucson Medical Center for the sunrise meditation.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comMore than 100 people gathered at Tucson Medical Center for the sunrise meditation.
  • Ron Barber, district director for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, speaks at the sunrise meditation event at TMC on Saturday. Barber was shot on Jan. 8.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comRon Barber, district director for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, speaks at the sunrise meditation event at TMC on Saturday. Barber was shot on Jan. 8.
  • Jaime Lindsay dances inside the labyrinth at TMC.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comJaime Lindsay dances inside the labyrinth at TMC.
  • Jan. 8 shooting survivor Susan Hileman and her husband Bill embrace in the morning sunlight at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
    Josh Pearson/TucsonSentinel.comJan. 8 shooting survivor Susan Hileman and her husband Bill embrace in the morning sunlight at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
  • Stroll & Roll participants hold hands as they walk along the path at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
    Josh Pearson/TucsonSentinel.comStroll & Roll participants hold hands as they walk along the path at Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park.
  • Tucsonans participate in a dance at BEYOND's main event Saturday at Reid Park.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comTucsonans participate in a dance at BEYOND's main event Saturday at Reid Park.
  • Ron Barber and Ross Zimmerman hug as Rabbi Stephanie Aaron, who leads Gabrielle Giffords' congregation, stands nearby during BEYOND closing ceremony Saturday at Kino Stadium.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comRon Barber and Ross Zimmerman hug as Rabbi Stephanie Aaron, who leads Gabrielle Giffords' congregation, stands nearby during BEYOND closing ceremony Saturday at Kino Stadium.
  • Col. Bill Badger and his wife Sallie speak with Daniel Hernandez, who was an intern with U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' office when she was shot. He is credited with helping to save her life.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comCol. Bill Badger and his wife Sallie speak with Daniel Hernandez, who was an intern with U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' office when she was shot. He is credited with helping to save her life.
  • Tucson Fire Department bagpipers accompany the Nothwest Fire District Honor Guard at Kino Stadium.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comTucson Fire Department bagpipers accompany the Nothwest Fire District Honor Guard at Kino Stadium.
  • Krystin McCleod and Micca Page perfom at the BEYOND closing ceremony.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comKrystin McCleod and Micca Page perfom at the BEYOND closing ceremony.
  • Joe Zamudio at the BEYOND closing ceremony at Kino Stadium.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comJoe Zamudio at the BEYOND closing ceremony at Kino Stadium.
  • Joe Zumudio, center, was a bystander who helped hold down accused shooter Jared Loughner after the Jan. 8 shootings.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com Joe Zumudio, center, was a bystander who helped hold down accused shooter Jared Loughner after the Jan. 8 shootings.
  • Col. Bill Badger, who was shot in the head before he helped tackle Jared Loughner, sings 'God Bless America' with his wife, Sallie.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com Col. Bill Badger, who was shot in the head before he helped tackle Jared Loughner, sings 'God Bless America' with his wife, Sallie.
  • BEYOND participants hold electric candles as the children's choir of St. Odilia's Parish sings 'This Little Light of Mine.'
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com BEYOND participants hold electric candles as the children's choir of St. Odilia's Parish sings 'This Little Light of Mine.'
  • Member of Tucson churches carried battery-powered torches to all of the BEYOND events.
    Josh Pearson/TucsonSentinel.comMember of Tucson churches carried battery-powered torches to all of the BEYOND events.
  • At the end of the day, the torches that were carried at BEYOND events were taken to the closing ceremony at Kino Stadium, where the torchbearers passed them to be placed on the side of the stage.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comAt the end of the day, the torches that were carried at BEYOND events were taken to the closing ceremony at Kino Stadium, where the torchbearers passed them to be placed on the side of the stage.
  • Ross Zimmerman (left), Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Ron Barber during the closing ceremony at Kino Stadium.
    Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.comRoss Zimmerman (left), Rabbi Stephanie Aaron and Ron Barber during the closing ceremony at Kino Stadium.
  • Rabbi Stephanie Aaron speaks at the closing ceremony.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comRabbi Stephanie Aaron speaks at the closing ceremony.
  • Daniel Hernandez at the closing ceremony.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comDaniel Hernandez at the closing ceremony.
  • Josh Pearson/TucsonSentinel.com
  • Ron Barber listens to the children's choir.
    Will Seberger/TucsonSentinel.comRon Barber listens to the children's choir.
  • Bill Vaughn/TucsonSentinel.com

Tucsonans showed their strength as a community and commitment to health by commemorating the events of Jan. 8 in a positive way Saturday in a series of communitywide events known as BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit.

From a sunrise meditation at Tucson Medical Center to the trails of Southern Arizona, area residents rose above the tragic events of Jan. 8, 2011, to come together to celebrate freedom and enjoy life.

Killed & wounded Jan. 8

Six were killed and 13 wounded in the Jan. 8 mass shooting.

Killed

  • Christina-Taylor Green, 9, a student at Mesa Verde Elementary
  • Dorothy Morris, 76, a retiree
  • Judge John Roll, 63, a U.S. District judge
  • Phyllis Schneck, 79, a retiree
  • Dorwin Stoddard, 76, a retiree
  • Gabe Zimmerman, 30, Giffords' director of community outreach

Wounded

  • Bill Badger
  • Ronald Barber
  • Kenneth Dorushka
  • James Fuller
  • Randy Gardner
  • Gabrielle Giffords
  • Susan Hileman
  • George Morris
  • Mary Reed
  • Pamela Simon
  • Mavanell Stoddard
  • James Tucker
  • Kenneth Veeder

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Killed & wounded Jan. 8

Six were killed and 13 wounded in the Jan. 8 mass shooting.

Killed

  • Christina-Taylor Green, 9, a student at Mesa Verde Elementary
  • Dorothy Morris, 76, a retiree
  • Judge John Roll, 63, a U.S. District judge
  • Phyllis Schneck, 79, a retiree
  • Dorwin Stoddard, 76, a retiree
  • Gabe Zimmerman, 30, Giffords' director of community outreach

Wounded

  • Bill Badger
  • Ronald Barber
  • Kenneth Dorushka
  • James Fuller
  • Randy Gardner
  • Gabrielle Giffords
  • Susan Hileman
  • George Morris
  • Mary Reed
  • Pamela Simon
  • Mavanell Stoddard
  • James Tucker
  • Kenneth Veeder

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