A year ago, many of us wondered how we could go on.
But we have.
Oftentimes, what helped us get through this first year since "Tucson" and "tragedy" became forever linked was the support of family, the comfort of faith, the memories we carry. But sometimes it was the little things, the simplest gestures, that made the difference.
As the anniversary of the Jan. 8 shootings approached, the Star asked many people directly affected by the tragedy to share an act of kindness that helped them endure the pain of losing a loved one, taking a bullet or seeing innocent people die. Survivors accounted acts large and small - not necessarily the grandest gesture or the most significant outpouring, but just something that helped.
On this first anniversary of one of the saddest days our community has endured, we hope that reading their words reminds us all that when the worst happens, we don't have to say the perfect thing or give the perfect gift. We just have to show up, and show we care.
