The final funerals for the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting were held on Saturday. It marks the end of a very difficult week of services for the community.
Friends and family were asked to wear the color purple at Josephine Gay's funeral --- the little girl's favorite color. She had just turned 7-years-old this month.
Her parents say she was autistic and though she could not speak, she touched the lives of so many around her-- with hugs and her sense of humor.
Also buried today, 6-year-old Ana Grace Marquez-Green was also buried Saturday. The little girl from a family of jazz musicians, loved to dance and sing.
An image that everyone has seen is the one with her brother singing at the piano.
The family of Emilie Parker is also saying goodbye. Thousands of pink ribbons were tied to fences, trees and signs in the 6-year-olds native town of Ogden, Utah.
The Parkers moved from Ogden to Newtown less than a year ago. Through all the grief, her family is trying to find strength from the community.
"All of us have a son or a daughter or a nephew or a cousin or somebody that is really, really close to us. All of us feel connected to children and those who help children," said Robbert Parker, father of Emilie.
A sentiment shared by volunteers of Operation Kids Comfort.
Many in this group of volunteers from Breezy Point, Queens are still dealing with damage from SuperStorm Sandy. They spent this Saturday delivering brand new teddy bears and stuffed animals in Newtown, trying to brighten the day for families.
"We are just trying to pay it forward," said one volunteer.
After the funerals today, Governor Dannel Malloy is ordering flags back to full staff. They had been lowered since the shooting to honor the 20 children and six adults who were killed at the school.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:25:15 GMT
The engineer of the commuter train that derailed last week in Connecticut observed an "unusual condition" on the track before the wreck, federal officials said Friday.
The engineer of the commuter train that derailed last week in Connecticut observed an "unusual condition" on the track before the wreck, federal officials said Friday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:06:47 GMT
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:58:10 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:05:54 GMT
Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 5:14 PM EST2013-01-08 22:14:16 GMT
The sound of bells echoed through grief-stricken Newtown, Connecticut, Tuesday. More than 1,000 brightly ornamented bells were hung throughout the town by volunteers.
The sound of bells echoed through grief-stricken Newtown, Connecticut, Tuesday. More than 1,000 brightly ornamented bells were hung throughout the town by volunteers.