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Lexi Blakely, a first grader in Alisha Hill's class at Southridge Elementary School in Casper, Wyo., colors a paper heart on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. All the students at the school made hearts to send to the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. (AP Photo/Casper Star-Tribune, Alan Rogers) less
Lexi Blakely, a first grader in Alisha Hill's class at Southridge Elementary School in Casper, Wyo., colors a paper heart on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. All the students at the school made hearts to send to the ... more
Photo: Alan Rogers, Associated Press
Julia Evans, 12, of Old Greenwich, holds her poem about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre titled "The Day was Suppose to be Ordinary," at her home, Thursday night, Dec. 20, 2012. Evans is a 7th grader at Greenwich Country Day School. less
Julia Evans, 12, of Old Greenwich, holds her poem about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre titled "The Day was Suppose to be Ordinary," at her home, Thursday night, Dec. 20, 2012. Evans is a 7th grader ... more
Photo: Bob Luckey
People, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. Saleem said he lived in Newtown for 54 years but moved to North Carolina. But after the violence that took 28 people, Saleem returned to his hometown. "I've had three sleepless nights," he said. less
People, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. ... more
Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Joshua Trujillo/Hearst Newspaper
This was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals.
This was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals.
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
Memorial for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012.
Memorial for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after ... more
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A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: Nicolette Schurhoff prays during a service, at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Across the country people marked the one week point since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26 people. less
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: Nicolette Schurhoff prays during a service, at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, ... more
Photo: Joe Raedle, (Photo By Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
People participate in a remembrance ceremony for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala.
People participate in a remembrance ceremony for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala.
Photo: Rebecca S. Gratz, Associated Press
Julia Evans, 12, of Old Greenwich, holds her poem about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre titled "The Day was Suppose to be Ordinary," at her home, Thursday night, Dec. 20, 2012. Evans is a 7th grader at Greenwich Country Day School. less
Julia Evans, 12, of Old Greenwich, holds her poem about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre titled "The Day was Suppose to be Ordinary," at her home, Thursday night, Dec. 20, 2012. Evans is a 7th grader ... more
Photo: Bob Luckey
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. less
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town ... more
Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Joshua Trujillo/Hearst Newspaper
People, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. Saleem said he lived in Newtown for 54 years but moved to North Carolina. But after the violence that took 28 people, Saleem returned to his hometown. "I've had three sleepless nights," he said.
lessPeople, including Joe Saleem, center, observe a moment of silence led by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and First Selectman Patricia Llodra in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown.
... moreConnecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. less
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, center, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, to the right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, to the left, lead a moment of silence as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town ... more
Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Joshua Trujillo/Hearst Newspaper
Cars stop on Main Street in Newtown during a statewide moment of silence. A bell tolled 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. less
Cars stop on Main Street in Newtown during a statewide moment of silence. A bell tolled 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, ... more
Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Joshua Trujillo/Hearst Newspaper
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, second from right, lead a moment of silence with other community members as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. The moment of silence and bell tolling was held across the state on Friday, December 21, 2012, the one week anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. less
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, right, and First Selectman Patricia Llodra, second from right, lead a moment of silence with other community members as a bell tolls 26 times in front of Edmond Town Hall in ... more
Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Joshua Trujillo/Hearst Newspaper
A woman hangs a decoration from a Christmas tree at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A woman hangs a decoration from a Christmas tree at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School ... more
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Rose Savoca lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Rose Savoca lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A mourner walks through a memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A mourner walks through a memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A man lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
A man lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A man lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
A man lights a candle at a memorial site Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the 26 individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
A memorial at Newtown High School for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012.
A memorial at Newtown High School for victims from last Friday's shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Thursday December 20, 2012.
Photo: Christian Abraham
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
A memorial site is seen Thursday, December 20, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
This card from a child was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had funerals. less
This card from a child was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the slain schoolchildren killed and two of their teachers had ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
This children’s card was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the 20 schoolchildren killed and two of the six teachers had funerals. less
This children’s card was part of a large memorial outside Newton’s Edmond Town Hall. The picture was taken Dec. 20, the same day four of the 20 schoolchildren killed and two of the six teachers had ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
The Newtown General Store, near the funeral home that has had wakes for many of the 20 children killed, has been offering free grief counseling for anyone in the town of roughly 27,000 people.
The Newtown General Store, near the funeral home that has had wakes for many of the 20 children killed, has been offering free grief counseling for anyone in the town of roughly 27,000 people.
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
For decades, the town hall in Newtown has shown Friday night movies and the site is a popular hangout for teens. The Christmas movie scheduled for Dec. 21-23 was cancelled and grief counseling was available instead. less
For decades, the town hall in Newtown has shown Friday night movies and the site is a popular hangout for teens. The Christmas movie scheduled for Dec. 21-23 was cancelled and grief counseling was available ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
This sign from young children in Newtown was left at a huge memorial near Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. A child wrote that he hopes the victims get to play Legos and Xbox. less
This sign from young children in Newtown was left at a huge memorial near Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. A child wrote that he hopes the victims get to ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
These are a few of the signs at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for days after the shooting, but access to the school was limited to authorities. less
These are a few of the signs at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
This T-shirt signed by other Newtown students was at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners gathered there for days after the shooting, but access to the school was limited to authorities. less
This T-shirt signed by other Newtown students was at a huge memorial about a quarter mile from for the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six teachers were killed Dec. 14. Hundreds of mourners ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown.
This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown.
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
This reader board greets visitors entering Newtown on Main Street. It switches between this message and another: “Thanks to Our Heroes.” This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and two adults killed had funerals in Newtown. less
This reader board greets visitors entering Newtown on Main Street. It switches between this message and another: “Thanks to Our Heroes.” This sign is pictured Dec. 20, 2012, the day that four children and ... more
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
A neighbor made this sign across from Honan Funeral Home on Newtown’s Main Street. The funeral home held wakes for many of the 20 children killed in the Dec. 14 massacre.
A neighbor made this sign across from Honan Funeral Home on Newtown’s Main Street. The funeral home held wakes for many of the 20 children killed in the Dec. 14 massacre.
Photo: Casey McNerthney/Hearst Newspapers
A photograph of Nancy Lanza, bottom left, one of the 27 people allegedly killed by Adam Lanza in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., last week, appears on a board at a makeshift memorial, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. For the most part, makeshift memorials honor the 26 victims allegedly killed by the gunman, who forced himself into Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. In total, 27 people were killed as officials say Lanza shot and killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, at their home. Nancy Lanza is virtually nonexistent in the memorials. less
A photograph of Nancy Lanza, bottom left, one of the 27 people allegedly killed by Adam Lanza in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., last week, appears on a board at a makeshift memorial, Thursday, Dec. ... more
Photo: Julio Cortez
People attend a candlelight vigil honoring victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut at Balboa Park Thursday Dec. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Bill Wechter
People attend a candlelight vigil honoring victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut at Balboa Park Thursday Dec. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Bill Wechter
Photo: Bill Wechter, Associated Press
Kerin Sovern, center, who is from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, but now lives in San Diego, attends a candlelight vigil honoring victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut at Balboa Park Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 with her parents Maureen and Michael Sovern who are visiting her from Sandy Hook. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Bill Wechter less
Kerin Sovern, center, who is from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, but now lives in San Diego, attends a candlelight vigil honoring victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut at Balboa Park Thursday ... more
Photo: Bill Wechter, Associated Press
Mourners release lanterns during the community memorial vigil at Ben Lomond High School in Ogden for Emilie Parker, one of the children murdered during the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Deseret News, Ben Brewer) less
Mourners release lanterns during the community memorial vigil at Ben Lomond High School in Ogden for Emilie Parker, one of the children murdered during the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, ... more
Photo: Ben Brewer, Associated Press
Postal worker Christine Dugas sorts letters at the post office in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, including a letter addressed to "The families of 6 Amazing Women and 20 Beloved Angels," one of many letters and packages that have been sent to Newtown in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less
Postal worker Christine Dugas sorts letters at the post office in Newtown, Conn., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, including a letter addressed to "The families of 6 Amazing Women and 20 Beloved Angels," one of many ... more
Photo: Julio Cortez, Associated Press
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: A child holds rosary beads as she prays during a service at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Across the country people marked the one week point since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: A child holds rosary beads as she prays during a service at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in ... more
Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: A card written by a student at St. Rose of Lima School reads, ''Im Sorry 4 What Happened'' on a card to be sent to the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Across the country people marked the one week point since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: A card written by a student at St. Rose of Lima School reads, ''Im Sorry 4 What Happened'' on a card to be sent to the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on ... more
Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: Elissa Irwanto prays during a service, at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Across the country people marked the one week point since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 21: Elissa Irwanto prays during a service, at St. Rose of Lima School, for the victims of the school shooting one week ago in Newtown, Connecticut on December 21, 2012 in Miami, Florida. ... more
Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. less
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman ... more
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. less
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman ... more
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. less
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman ... more
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. less
Lynn and Chris McDonnell carry pink and purple balloons following a Memorial Mass for their daughter, Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman ... more
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
A Memorial Mass for Grace McDonnell, a student victim of the Newtown shootings, is held Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each tree remembering a student and an apple on each tree remembering each teacher who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire in the school last Friday. "My sole was rattling around, restless that I needed to do something," she said. "I couldn't take doing nothing." less
T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each ... more
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T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each tree remembering a student and an apple on each tree remembering each teacher who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire in the school last Friday. "My sole was rattling around, restless that I needed to do something," she said. "I couldn't take doing nothing." less
T.D. Grimes prepares a candy cane before hanging it on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Grimes placed a cane on each ... more
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Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on each of the 26 trees for each person who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children, last Friday. "I have to do this before I'm dedicated to ridding our society of guns," Kennedy said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to ban assault weapons and multiple clips. Our society is not defined by the NRA. It should never be defined by any extremist group. I consider them extremist." less
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on ... more
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Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on each of the 26 trees for each person who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children, last Friday. "I have to do this before I'm dedicated to ridding our society of guns," Kennedy said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to ban assault weapons and multiple clips. Our society is not defined by the NRA. It should never be defined by any extremist group. I consider them extremist." less
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on each of the 26 trees for each person who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children, last Friday. "I have to do this before I'm dedicated to ridding our society of guns," Kennedy said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to ban assault weapons and multiple clips. Our society is not defined by the NRA. It should never be defined by any extremist group. I consider them extremist." less
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on each of the 26 trees for each person who died after gunman Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children, last Friday. "I have to do this before I'm dedicated to ridding our society of guns," Kennedy said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to ban assault weapons and multiple clips. Our society is not defined by the NRA. It should never be defined by any extremist group. I consider them extremist." less
Long Island Navy Veteran Michael Kennedy places a rose on a Christmas tree at a memorial in front of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Kennedy placed a rose on ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Head O'Meadow Elementary School in Newtown stayed closed Tuesday after a mysterious threat, four days after a gunman killed 26 people at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Head O'Meadow Elementary School in Newtown stayed closed Tuesday after a mysterious threat, four days after a gunman killed 26 people at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
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Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Photo: Bob Luckey
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Photo: Bob Luckey
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Funeral Mass for Sandy Hook Elementary School student Olivia Rose Engel at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2012.
Photo: Bob Luckey
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. The school was evacuated after Adam Lanza opened fire killing 26 individuals, 20 whom were children. less
Portions of a memorial site are covered to protect them from the rain Friday, December 21, 2012 in Newtown, Conn., honoring the individuals who were killed during a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last ... more
Photo: Cody Duty, Cody Duty/Hearst Newspapers