Photos: January 8th shooting memorial dedication
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Seven years after a shooting that killed six people and wounded 13, including former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation held a dedication ceremony for the site of the memorial that honors the victims and first responders in El Presidio Park.
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Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords looks on as photos of those who were killed seven years ago are on display behind her during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and former congressman Ron Barber embrace before the start of the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard marches after putting the flags in place during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Pam Simon stands as she and other survivors receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
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John Pedicone and others in attendance give former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords a standing ovation during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Capt. Mark Kelly share a moment as they receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
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Capt. Mark Kelly and former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords share some thoughts during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords read a statement during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Ken Dorushka stands as he and other survivors receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Mary Reed, a survivor, and others bow their heads as a prayer is read during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Sallie Badger becomes emotional as a bell is rung the time of the shooting during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. Sallie's husband, Bill, was one of the men who tackled the shooter that day. January 08, 2018.
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Capt. Brian Keeley, of Northwest Fire District, rings a bell as each name is read during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
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People stand up on a small hill to watch the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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Tanis Salant watches the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
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