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Local Family Releases Balloons For Fallen Victims

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Dec 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 23, 2012 at 10:31 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Pink and blue balloons with each victim's name from the Newtown massacre shooting was released into the night sky Sunday.

The balloons were released near the tree memorial on the corner of First Street and Grand Avenue.

One local mother decided it was her way of expressing she cares, and to show how Grand Junction supports and remembers the victims and their families no matter the distance.

"Releasing them up into the world just to let them know we love them, we're here and there will always be a warm place in our hearts for them, always," said Amanda Pinkerton, organizer and mother of two.

Pinkerton said though her daughter is only four years old, she understands that something bad has happened.

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