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Stories Of The Colorado Victims: Thinking Of Alex Teves, 'You Smile'

In Aurora, Colo., last week, among the memorials to victims of the shooting was one for Alex Teves. It includes a photo of him with girlfriend Amanda Lindgren. Teves protected her with his body. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images hide caption

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Stories Of The Colorado Victims: Thinking Of Alex Teves, 'You Smile'

He was sheltering his girlfriend when he was shot and killed. Friends say the 24-year-old Arizona native had a passion for life and always put others first.

Colorado Shooting Stories: There Were Many 'Heroes Among Us'

A heart shaped balloon hovered above a memorial for victims outside the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colo., last week. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Colorado Shooting Stories: There Were Many 'Heroes Among Us'

Some of those in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater sheltered their friends and loved ones. Others rushed to help those who were injured. Many showed enormous courage in the early morning hours of July 20, when a gunman killed 12 people and wounded 58.

Stories Of The Colorado Victims: Young Artist Was 'Ball Of Joy'

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Stories Of The Colorado Victims: Young Artist Was 'Ball Of Joy'

"AJ" Boik will be remembered at a funeral today. Friends and family say the aspiring artist was never sad and always willing to help. Yousef Garbi, who survived, was shot in the head after first pushing a friend to safety.

Stories Of The Colorado Victims: Young Artist Was 'Ball Of Joy'

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From List Of Names In Colo., A Mini Portrait Of Lives

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From List Of Names In Colo., A Mini Portrait Of Lives

Eleven of those killed by a gunman Friday during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises have been identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office. A 12th victim hadn't yet been definitively identified.

From List Of Names In Colo., A Mini Portrait Of Lives

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The Tragedy of Jessica Ghawi: Spared In Toronto, She Died In Colorado Shooting

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The Tragedy of Jessica Ghawi: Spared In Toronto, She Died In Colorado Shooting

She said the bloodshed she witnessed in Toronto had taught her to cherish every moment in life.

The Tragedy of Jessica Ghawi: Spared In Toronto, She Died In Colorado Shooting

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