Sunday marks the one year anniversary of the January 8th tragedy in Tucson. This will be a weekend of a different kind; one marked with sorrow but also with hope. While the events of that day shook our community to its core, Southern Arizonans’ responses have been remarkable.
Events are set to occur across the Tucson region throughout the weekend. Starting off the commemoration is BEYOND, a series of over 25 events in the region on January 7th honoring the victims of the shooting and celebrating the togetherness felt in the months that followed by bringing people outdoors to get active and heal together.
SIMG is proud to support BEYOND and the combined efforts of so many organizations working together to remember those lost and heal our community. For more information about BEYOND, visit their website.
Sunday will be a more somber day, including a speaker series hosted by the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding at the University of Arizona’s Centennial Hall and a Candlelight Vigil on the University Mall. For more information about Sunday’s events, please visit the Remembering January 8th website.
We thank the incredible individuals and organizations who have worked to make these events possible. We look forward to joining our friends and neighbors this weekend, remembering those who where lost and working towards a brighter future.