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Our unalienable right to life, & liberty & the pursuit of happiness – those rights were stripped from ... 1st-graders in Newtown. 1st-graders. & from every family who never imagined that their loved 1 would be taken from our lives by a bullet from a gun #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/AaYWBfUeE7

Charlotte Helen Bacon We strive to honor Charlotte, her beautiful life, and her dreams by establishing & supporting programs and scholarships around the things she loved most. Her joy will live in our hearts forever. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/X3i3s7vlnl

Madeleine Hsu Always running…never walking but sometimes dancing, skipping and hopping to whatever you were going to do next. A music lover you loved to sing along with the radio & play the piano. You were an amazing little girl https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/1fde0v4tH5

Catherine Hubbard She always made it a point to show animals extraordinary compassion. Whether she was gently cradling an insect in her palm, or squeezing a furry friend, she wanted them to know that they could trust her & that she would keep them safe from harm. #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/8QHb1wI9VV

Noah Pozner Noah was energy in motion. His zest for life was contagious. He was endlessly inquisitive, always wanting to know the why and how of things. He loved intricate, imaginative play with his Legos & superhero figurines https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/03TVSV7uKB

James Radley Mattioli He was all boy. He wrestled his Dad on the floor, jumped off tall objects, cuddled with his Mom and grew faster than we could believe. ‘J’ loved to be a part of whatever his sister was doing https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/z8LPd8QLzD

Emilie Parker Before Emilie grew a full set of teeth we saw the beginnings of her enthusiasm for art. Art was a way for her to not only express herself but also a way for us to understand the world through her eyes. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/8MvlSrSlNb

Allison Wyatt Allison was a kind-hearted little girl who had a lot of love to give & she formed special bonds w most ppl who spent any amount of time w her. She loved her family and teachers especially https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/WZHKnEfmb4

Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski Chase was an amazing son, brother & grandson whose heart was only filled w love for all the people he touched. He was a fun-loving, energetic boy who had a true love of life. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/ue9RQbJ4Ut

Dylan Christopher Hockley We remember his smile. His laugh. His love of bouncing on trampolines & eating chocolate. His beautiful eyes & mischievous grin. His deep empathy in reacting to the feelings of others. His favorite books. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/KseGM27ewV

Jesse McCord Lewis Jesse McCord Lewis was a remarkable child, full of light and love that radiated in his presence. He brought joy to the world with his infectious and ever ready smile and was wise beyond his years https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/ueAI4MxiXC

Olivia Engel Olivia’s zest for life began early. W help from her adoring parents, she quickly developed an affinity for all things fun. On any given afternoon, 1 could just as easily & Olivia twirling in a pink tutu in dance class https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/MLhFLSNcZV

Jack Armistead Pinto Jack was a happy, inquisitive and energetic boy. He loved being with his friends, going to school, playing sports and most of all he loved being with his big brother. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/DDNPd8wdLE

Grace Audrey McDonnell Grace was beautiful, kind and loving. She was full of life, imagination and sparkle. She loved her family, and her big brother Jack was her best friend. She saw beauty in everything https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/cAYN8YWvfI

Daniel Barden Through his constant show of empathy towards all living things & his effortless joy for life, he taught us so much in his short stay w us. Wherever he was, he served as an inspiration to others https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/BqE9onWzYp

Avielle Rose Richman Avielle was rarely w/o a giant grin & was often barefoot. She loved stories & demanded them as she was falling asleep, taking a bath, riding in the car & on every walk she took https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/qWCNWSWhus

Josephine Gay She laughed loudly and gave love freely and genuinely. Her smile lit up a room & captured everyone around her. Joey radiated God’s love & goodness & during our time w her she taught us how to be better people. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/pgBd31Onjg

Jessica Adrienne Rekos Jessica made us laugh until we cried with her one-liners & funny responses. She was a natural leader & we called her our little CEO. She was always planning, asking questions, and figuring out the details. https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/uM3sx6sN2G

Benjamin Andrew Wheeler Ben woke up w a smile on his face and carried it everywhere he went. The constant sparkle in his eye showed his delight w all the world & his slightly mischievous plans for it. & he was figuring it all out https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/uH0LdLyOgU

Caroline Previdi Caroline was our bright-eyed & cheerful little girl. The word that comes to mind when we think about her is "joyful". She found delight in the smallest things in life & often exclaimed things like,"Isn't that WONDERFUL?" http://www.carolineprevidifoundation.org/  #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/pJmmgCbkGu

Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Ana Grace was widely known for her enthusiastic love of God, people, music, food & fun. She instituted the house rule of “seconds”. Her favorite seconds included 2nd breakfast, 2nd dessert & 2nd hugs… https://mysandyhookfamily.org/  #SandyHook #SandyHook5yrspic.twitter.com/fQ1eFkpCtu