REMEMBERING THE PAST AND STRIVING FOR A BETTER FUTURE

January 8, 2011 brought about an event in Tucson Arizona that didn't need to happen, but it did. A young man of 22 years old gunned down innocent people. Their lives were wiped out instantly, and the ones that survived are in the hospital. Some in critial condition.

Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was targeted and shot in the head. Anyone in the shooter's way was wounded, or killed. A little girl, Christina Greene, 9-years old, was one that took a bullet and was pronounced dead. What a loss! Christina had not lived her life and had so much going for her. WHY? We ask that question. Does life have to be so cruel.

Will never know because the shooter Jared Loughner, a troubled man, was determined to take out Gabrielle Giffords on that day. She survived, but is in the hospital with excellent Doctor's taking care of her.

LIFE IS HARD! My prayers will be for the families of the victims. I pray for their peace and healing of this terrible event that took place in Arizona.

A memorial was held at McKale Center at the University of Arizona January 12th. Our President spoke with many dignitaries taking the podium with kind words; reaching out to the victims and their families. An emotional event with human kindness coming from each speaker.

We need to go forward for a better America. Remembering the past and strive for a better future.