Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was forced to give up her promising political career when she was disabled in a 2011 assassination attempt, has been admitted to a hospital with appendicitis.
The illness was announced Wednesday by the office of Giffords' husband, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.
Kelly's spokesman, Jacob Peters, said Giffords checked into the hospital on Tuesday and Kelly is returning to Tucson to be with her.Β
βWeβre all wishing her a speedy and thorough recovery,β Peters said.
Photos: January 8th 2022 Remembrance and Bell Ringing Ceremony Marking the 11th anniversary of the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson
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Bell being rung during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Bell ringing ceremony featured the bell ringing led by Northwest Fire as well as a wrath gifted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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Survivors, relatives of those who were killed as well as board members of Tucsonβs January 8th Memorial Foundation will attended the January 8th Remembrance and Bell Ringing marking the 11th anniversary of the 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Pima County managed construction of the memorial, which officially opened and was dedicated on Jan. 8, 2021 β the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. The memorial tells the story of the tragedy and how Tucsonans responded and also reminds future generations how our community came together at an important moment in history and how we all can continue to build a better democracy through active participation and civic discourse.
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U.S Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords hugs Pima County Sheriff Officer Caudillo during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting in which Gabrielle Giffords was wounded; January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse, Tucson, AZ.
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Senator Mark Kelly taking photos and greeting guests before the commencement of the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing of the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting; January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse, Tucson, AZ.
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The commencement of the the remembrance and bell ringing ceremony, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Pledge of Allegiance was guided by Northwest Fire District and Crystal Smith with Gabby Giffords.
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The commencement of the the remembrance and bell ringing ceremony, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Multi-Agency Honor Guard, bagpipes led by Northwest Fire District and guided by Crystal Smith with Gabby Giffords.
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Welcome board members (Rev. Joseph Fitzgerald, Former Congressman Ron Barber, Mayor Regina Romero, Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher, and Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords) before the commencement of the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing memorial service of the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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City of Tucson, Mayor Regina Romero saying a speech during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Mayor Romero says "I'm grateful to be in this beautiful place with all as we gather to remember dear friends lost, their families, the survivors, and the great people who provided help that tragic day and the first responders that did incredible and heroic work to save lives and bring peace and order in that tragic day."
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Jim Click Jr., thanking volunteers and responders who helped save lives during the aftermath of the shooting during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Click Jr states, "This place is where we remember those who were killed and those who survived. This is also a place where we remember the first responders including the Pima County Sheriffs Department and the Northwest Fire Department and the other jurisdictions who came and saved our lives. Side note, the Pima County Sheriff's Deputy had used an unreeling bandage and slapped that on my leg, and the doctors told me that that saved my life."
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Founding co-chairs; Jim Click Jr. and Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords sharing a hug as he concludes his story during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Jim Click Jr described how he remembers that day, what they went through and how the community came together.
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Former Congressman Ron Barber thanking contributors for their time and efforts to make this happen including board member since 2012, Crystal Smith, during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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Bell ringing by Northwest Fire District firefighter during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. The names of those killed and wounded in the shooting for the bell ringing was announced by Rev. Joseph Fitzgerald.
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City of Tucson, Mayor Regina Romero saying a speech during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Mayor Romero states "as we serve the community we all love, we have to remember that we honor the willingness of everyone that gathered at "Congress on Your Corner" to use their voices and express their thoughts and ideas to their elected leader, we honor, we reflect, we remember. And in the words of my dear friend Gabby Giffords, we fight."
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Bell being rung as Rev. Joseph Fitzgerald says the names of those killed and those who were shot but survived the 2011 mass shooting during the remembrance and bell ringing ceremony, of the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. Bell ringing ceremony featured the bell ringing led by Northwest Fire as well as a wrath gifted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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City of Tucson, Mayor Regina Romero thanking everyone that gathered and stating "remember that we are one." during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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Bell ringing at 10:10 a.m. β the moment of the 2011 shooting β the bell was rung for each of those who were killed and those who were shot and survived during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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Former Congressman Ron Barber sharing a poem during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse. The poem was written two days after the shooting, ending with "burn bright [like a candle] until you go out, bless us all, we are small but we contain big things..."
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Conclusion of the the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords hugging Pima Sheriff Deputy as she thanks him during the remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse.
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Mayor Regina Romero taking photos and greeting guests after the conclusion of remembrance and bell ringing ceremony of the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting; January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse, Tucson, AZ.
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The remembrance ceremony and bell ringing, marking the 11th anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting happened on January 8, 2022 at Historic Pima County Courthouse, the bell rang for:
Killed In The Shooting: Christina-Taylor Green, age 9; Dorothy Morris, age 76; U.S. District Court, Arizona District, Chief Judge John Roll, age 63; Phyllis Schneck, age 79; Dorwan Stoddard, age 76; Gabe Zimmerman, age 30
Wounded In The Shooting: Bill Badger, Ron Barber, Kenneth Dorushka, James Eric Fuller, Randy Gardner, U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Susan Hileman, George Morris, Mary Reed, Pam Simon, Mavanell Stoddard, Jim Tucker, Kenneth Veeder
