One was a young girl at the start of her life, others had long careers serving their community and country and one was a young man cut down in the prime of his life.
The six victims of the Arizona assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords represented the diversity of citizenship that might appear at a constituents' event.
Christina Taylor Green, 9:
The third-grader already had an interest in politics, after being recently elected to the student council at her elementary school. She told her parents she wanted to go to Penn State and help others less fortunate than her. Her mother, Roxanna Green, said the little girl loved animals and gymnastics. Her father, Los Angeles Dodgers scout John Green, said she was born in tragedy -- she was born on 9/11 -- and died in another. Her grandfather was former major-league pitcher Dallas Green, who managed the 1980 world champion Philadelphia Phillies. She is survived by her parents and her 11-year-old brother, Dallas.
John Roll, 63:
Roll was named Arizona's chief federal judge in 2006 and was widely respected as a jurist who handled tough immigration cases. He was appointed to the federal bench in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush. He'd been a judge at several other levels and a county and state prosecutor. He was an active member of the Catholic church. "He lived his faith as a servant of our nation for the cause of justice," Bishop Gerald Kicanas said of him. Roll was on his way back from mass when he stopped by the event to say hello to his friend Giffords. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three sons and five grandchildren.
Gabe Zimmerman, 30:
Zimmerman, the director of community outreach for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, handled thousands of constituent issues out of the congresswoman's Tuscon office. He had a master's degree in social work and his co-workers praised his enthusiasm for helping people. "He was a master at dealing with people," said C.J. Karamargin, a spokesman for Giffords. He worked as a social worker previously. Zimmerman had organized Saturday's event. He was engaged to be married and is survived by his brother.
Dorwin Stoddard, 76:
Stoddard was a retired volunteer at the Mountain Ave. Church of Christ and was waiting to see Giffords with his wife, Mavanell. The pastor at his church said he saved Mavanell's life, covering her with his body. She was only shot in the legs, but he was shot in the head, as he protected her. Stoddard was an active member of his church, only missing Sunday services if he was vacationing. Friends told newspapers the couple visited all 50 states and 28 different countries.
Phyllis Schneck, 79:
After Schneck and her husband retired, they spent summers in their native New Jersey and the winters in Tuscon. After her husband died in 2007, she continued to avoid the snow by living in Tuscon over the winter. She kept busy by volunteering at her church. Her daughter said her appearance at the grocery store was surprising because she was not very political and didn't shop there. Schneck is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Dorothy Morris, 76:
Morris, a mother of two grown daughters who was also a grandmother, was shot and killed at the scene of the massacre. Her husband George, a former airline pilot, was shot twice and remains in hospital, according to reports. The couple had moved to Arizona in the mid-1990s. They built their dream home in the mountains, travelled the country in a motor home, and often entertained friends. They were high school sweetheards, according to friends.
