Monday, January 9, 2012

Giffords leads crowd in pledge at vigil marking one year since shooting

January 9, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/08/us/arizona-shooting-anniversary/index.html?hpt=us_c2

Summary: This article discusses the one-year anniversary of the shootings in Arizona aimed at Gabrielle Giffords. The shootings left six people dead and 13 wounded, including Giffords. A memorial event was held in which Giffords proudly said the pledge of allegiance. A candlelight vigil was held and victims were remembered. The 16-second long ordeal that would ruin many people's lives sparked an emotional response across the country. Giffords visited the spot where the shootings occurred for the first time in a year. Jared Loughner has been accused of the shootings but not yet convicted due to his mental state. Obama called Giffords to offer his support.

Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it's important for Americans to remember events like this and for it to strengthen us as a country rather than deplete our morale.

Alternate Headline: One Year Later, Wounds Still Sore

Question: When will Loughner be put on trial? Is it possible that he never will because of his condition?



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