Here is a brief photo tour of the memorials in my town, Newtown, Connecticut, commemorating the victims of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. After the shooting that took place in Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 26 innocent people, people from around the country and the world sent in messages of comfort in words, stuffed animals, donations to the families of the victims, and free hot drinks. Newtown will never be the same, but, although nothing can fix what happened the morning of December 14, I felt it was important to share the outpouring of caring from around the globe.

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All photos courtesy and copyright Kathryn Blanco