John M. Roll Memorial Fund Established
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the State Bar of Arizona: Advertisement State Bar and University of Arizona Establish John M. Roll Memorial Fund The State Bar, in partnership with the University of Arizona, has established the John M. Roll Memorial Fund. Money used will provide scholarships to students attending Judge Roll’s alma mater, the James … Read more
Update: ‘A magic moment on top of a major miracle’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We learned from President Obama during his speech last night that: "Gabby opened her eyes. I can tell you this: She knows we're here, and she knows we love her, and she knows that we will be rooting for her through what is undoubtedly a difficult journey." The Arizona Republic has more … Read more
‘Walk for Peace’ This Sunday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "A Walk for Peace" will take place at 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, to honor Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others who died or were injured in the Jan. 8 shooting. Walk for Peace Set for Sunday | The Tucson Weekly: The walk begins at McCormick Park, 2950 N. Columbus Blvd., and ends … Read more
Update on Funerals for Christina Green and Judge John Roll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Thankfully Fred Phelps' church of hate will not be disrupting these funerals. Church gives up protest plans, gets radio airtime. The funerals are, however, expected to attract many Tucsonans who want to pay their respects. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is not a particularly large church, and I would hope that you respect … Read more
President Obama: ‘Together We Thrive: Tucson And America’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: (Excerpt) They believed, and I believe that we can be better. Those who died here, those who saved life here –- they help me believe. We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another, that’s entirely up to us. And … Read more
Billie Stanton Commentary
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former editor of the Tucson Citizen, Billie Stanton, now the managing editor of the Montrose Daily Press in Colorado, wrote this editorial opinion for her friend, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Hate speech? Just bite that bullet (Montrose, CO): The slender young woman with long chestnut hair slipped onto the patio at the Shanty one Friday evening … Read more
The Memorial Service
by David Safier Not much to say, except that Obama was excellent — thoughtful and inspiring enough but not too inspiring, respecting the somberness of the occasion — and Daniel Hernandez was the surprise, for me, of the evening. This is a young man who could have a bright and important future. Who knew he … Read more
