A layer of snow covers flowers left as part of a memorial at the US Capitol in honor of the victims of the shooting in Tucson
The US flag flies at half-mast before President Obama and First Lady Michelle arrive to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base
Marine One kicks up overnight snowfall on the South Lawn of the White House….
Ron Barber, District Director for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, is visited by Daniel Hernandez in his hospital room at the University Medical Center in Tucson. Hernandez, who works with Barber as an intern for Rep Giffords, rushed to Giffords’ aid after she was shot. While holding the wounded Giffords, Hernandez asked another bystander to put pressure on Barber’s wounds. He also asked Barber for his wife’s phone number and then shouted it out to someone so that Barber’s wife, Nancy, could be informed of the shooting. Barber was extremely grateful and impressed with Hernandez’s composure under the circumstances and had been asking to see him after he had gained strength following surgery.
Native American practitioner Carol Locust uses traditional methods to provide healing for the injured at the Tucson University Medical Center
People rest under a blanket as they wait in the line to get tickets to see President Obama speak at McKale Center in Tucson
The Obama Diary 
Dear Chipsticks,
I prefer lurking–but repeatedly you make me want to come out of the shadows to applaud you–to tell you are remarkable, courageous, tireless. And to thank you for all the good that you do, and for your generous spirit towards BWD’s similarly tireless efforts. The selflessness you both share is of incalculable value to the furtherance of healthy, civil dialogue in our society.
I wish you well–in mind, body, spirit.
Thank you!
A.L., I can’t thank you enough for that truly beautiful message, all it did was demonstrate how I get infinitely more out of this little blog than I ever put in to it – I get to ‘meet’ warm-hearted people like you. Thank you again, you’re just lovely.
Nicely said, A.L.Zymers. I agree with every word.
The memorial at Mesa Verde Elementary (Christina Green’s school) was really nice. One of her teammates left his hat with “We will miss you Christina” written on it. Very bittersweet.
I just want to be the 1st to say it: I LOVE President Obama’s Speech. Why you ask when I didnt even hear it yet, Mrs Obama’s coat sent the message loudly. Plus after the word salad offered as an explaination this am….well!
Sytlishgurl, I agree about the coat. When I first saw it, I thought, the purple says it all.
These pics are proof that love, compassion, and hope are more powerful than hate. Let’s never forget that when we’re confronted by hate. It worked for MLK and Gandhi, and it can work for us. Our president, the FL, VP Biden, and Dr. Jill are showing us the path to a more perfect union— a better America and a better world.
Chipsticks, thank you for the photos that show just how much love and compassion are still highly valued in america today. Thank you for your tireless work in bringing the news to us as you do….
This whole event is so heartbreakingly sad, but there are moving and inspirational stories about the human spirit which provide hope. Thank you again to chipsticks for keeping us up to date on all aspects.
Thank you for the photo’s Chipsticks. I share a lot from your blog on twitter. You and your blog are greatly appreciated.
Tunisia (Symmetry11)
Love and peace WILL win the day, trust!