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January 19, 2011

The heroism of the late Judge John M. Roll

President Obama talked last week about the stories of some of the heroes of the Tucson tragedy, including husbands who either died or were injured trying to shield their wives from Jared Loughner’s rampage, but not mentioned – because it wasn’t known at the time – was the heroism of the late US District Court for Arizona Judge John M. Roll. Video footage from the scene of the killings indicates Judge Roll shielded a staffer for Rep. Giffords at the expense of his own life. Via the NYT:.....   [Read More]