“Justice for Trayvon” rallies in nearly 100 cities around the nation dominated the headlines today, but others chose to quietly remember the 12 people killed by James Holmes one year ago today in a mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater. The shooting took place around 12:30 a.m., and mourners were on hand at a memorial site to pay their respects.
Candles are lite near crosses for victims of the Aurora shooting setup near the theater. pic.twitter.com/vzy7cqVjVV
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
People coming by memorial to drop off pictures and other belonging to Aurora theater shooting memorial pic.twitter.com/eROKj2Ks5w
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
More of the signage and flowers left at Aurora theater shooting memorial. Now 1 year ago today marks the shooting pic.twitter.com/ctOKaSu7rV
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
A gunman opened fire on a packed house in the theater one year ago to the minute in Aurora pic.twitter.com/KDlm4PZI3m
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
Lone man crying in front of Aurora theater shooting memorial has broken down pic.twitter.com/qeEWO8RgYU
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
I just asked the man before the Aurora theater memorial why he was here rather than with the group. "Just felt like I needed to be here."
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
The Aurora Police Department is driving by the memorial with lights on to pay respects pic.twitter.com/RYHdYRXQLP
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
#RememberAurora pic.twitter.com/yIAYdFsuIQ
— AJ Vaughn (@Vaughn_AJ) July 20, 2013
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Rainbow behind the 12 crosses at the #Aurora memorial. #AuroraStrong pic.twitter.com/uQbaokQufF
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) July 20, 2013
A formal ceremony was held this morning and attended by Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
In Memory of those lost and lives were forever changed #rememberaurora pic.twitter.com/L4yXSxivUw
— Brian Willie (@bwillie) July 20, 2013
City officials are handing out white roses to people as they come to the #Aurora vigil. #rememberaurora pic.twitter.com/CWnO4nvixB
— Sentinel Colorado (@SentinelColo) July 20, 2013
Citizens of Aurora dropping a Yellow Rose under the Wreath to the victims of the 7/20 Theatre shooting pic.twitter.com/0OMOvK0o2h
— 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) July 20, 2013
Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan: "One year ago the peace of our community was shattered. One senseless act… does not define us as a community."
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
Mayor Hogan: "Aurora will never forget what happened to our community. We will never stop caring for the victims of that horrible evening."
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) July 20, 2013
I'd like to take a moment of silence to remember those who died in the Aurora Shooting 1 year ago today. pic.twitter.com/t6q6WpcLHU
— Justin Stuart (@ItsJustinStuart) July 20, 2013
While most settled for quiet reflection, others, such as Organizing for Action and Demand Action, took the opportunity to revive the push for national gun control. In March, Gov. Hickenlooper signed into law some of the most comprehensive gun control measures in the country, which promise to not only expand background checks, impose background check fees and set a 15-round limit on ammunition magazines, but also drive manufacturing and jobs out of the state.
The real Barack Obama was out golfing today, but @BarackObama (also known as OFA) was on the case to politicize today’s remembrance, tweeting that the best way to honor the victims in Aurora is to pass comprehensive gun control — which, coincidentally, is also the best way to “honor” Trayvon Martin.
Today we honor the victims of the Aurora shooting. #NoMoreNames pic.twitter.com/bEOfaPs6uF
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2013
The best way for Congress to honor the victims of Aurora is to pass common-sense gun violence prevention measures. http://t.co/e04hLR6N4y
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2013
It's been a year since #Aurora. Tell Congress it’s time to fix our gun laws: Text AURORA to 877-877 #NoMoreNames pic.twitter.com/Vg9BtcHZba
— Everytown (@Everytown) July 20, 2013
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Jerry at Dover phone bank to remind @KellyAyotte today is 1yr anniversary of Aurora, CO shooting & to take #OFAction. pic.twitter.com/tI5mbNo6pu
— All On The Line NH (@allontheline_nh) July 20, 2013
One year since the tragedy in Aurora and still no action. Tell your representatives it's time to act! http://t.co/FPFzlJN4K0
— All On The Line UT (@allontheline_ut) July 20, 2013
1 year since Aurora and Congress hasn't acted. Tell them #NoMoreNames pic.twitter.com/T89JIcqpEo
— Brad (Schenck) Caldana (@BradCaldana) July 20, 2013
Congress hasn’t acted? What was that vote in April all about, then?
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