'Together We Thrive' Schedule (Obama, Holder, Napolitano, Brewer to speak) [LIVE THREAD]

The Washington Post ^ | Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | Emi Kolawole

[kristinn]

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will be in Tucson Wednesday to attend the "Together We Thrive: Tucson and America" event at the McKale Memorial Center on the University of Arizona campus. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MST (8 p.m. EST) with doors opening at 4 p.m. MST (6 p.m. EST).

According to a university news release, organizers are expecting thousands of people to attend. If the 14,000-seat arena reaches capacity, overflow seating will be available at the university's football stadium. Video of the memorial will be shown on the scoreboard's big screen.

SNIP

Opening music
A Native American blessing
Welcome by University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton
The playing of the National Anthem
Remarks by President Shelton
Remarks by a University of Arizona Student
Remarks by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R)
Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Remarks by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder
Remarks by President Obama
Moment of silence

[CedarDave]

Last hour of Mark Levin will be carrying this spew. WITHOUT commentary by The Great One, “out of respect for the victims.”

Very appropriate not to comment on what is said (at least not at the time). The garishness of the preparations are beyond the pale. Unlikely to be watching myself, but will listen and comment.

[truthkeeper]

Yes, it is, and why is Jan Brewer even at this thing?

[Gene Eric]

>> Filthy ghouls

I eagerly await the lectures from the Left in what I anticipate to be a brazen act of political exploitation.

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

“He’ll also reflect on how all of us might best honor their memory in our own lives.”

Not watching one bleeping second of this macabre spectacle is one way.

[RandallFlagg]

Thank you for posting these. The first time anywhere I have seen them..

Of course.
The enemedia's been FAR too busy talking about Sarah, Rush, the Tea Party and all that to bother with it.

[tomkat]

It’s feeling a lot like 1860 . . .

[Windflier]

They just cannot help themselves. They are driving off a cliff and pushing on the accelerator.

Bon Voyage.

[Tax-chick]

I feel bad for her. Of all the participants, we can be sure her remarks will be appropriately directed toward remembering the victims and supporting the survivors.

[JennysCool]

The first time anywhere I have seen them.

Because the media has been interested in nothing but pushing the shooter's fairy tale "connections" to Sarah Palin and Rush.

Just plain sick, isn't it?

[JennysCool]

Thank you, Palladin. Good post.

[Tax-chick]

Thank you for posting the pictures. I’m sure they are home with the Lord.

[tomkat]

OMG! Tee-shirts?!!! This is nuts!

That was my reaction too, LV

It's way beyond disgusting

[Windflier]

Am I mistaken in not remembering a memorial service for the victims of the Ft. Hood massacre?

BAM!

Bump to the top!

[tapatio]

Together We Thrive?

Is that for real?

[don-o]

CSPAN stream is up. Got a jazzy version of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” going on

[rollo tomasi]

Why is Brewer the only speaker to have a Party affiliation listed?

[Doogle]

Free funeral t-shirts.

[Blue Turtle]

Counting on Freepers with updates as I cannot watch this display.

[Rennes Templar]

A Native American blessing??

You know this comes from the administration, if not Zero himself.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

The talking points for today are “Comforter in Chief.” The buildup has been nauseating.

My heart breaks for each and every person killed, injured and the families that are grieving.

That being said, this is not a National Tragedy. Giffords is making what seems to be a remarkable recovery (although the road ahead will not be easy.) A Federal Judge was murdered, but I can think of previous murder of a Federal Judge and People covered the funeral.

I cannot and will not watch it. Pimping a tragedy is reprehensible. Obama, Big Sis and Holder? Give me a break.