The Arizona lawmaker attended a retirement ceremony for her husband, ex-astronaut and Navy Capt. Mark Kelly. Giffords retirement ceremony,
"As vice president I get to work with an awful lot of people who devote their lives day to day to public service," Vice President Joe Biden said. "But it's not everyday you encounter examples of sheer, sheer courage, selflessness and dedication, like you see in this couple." Distinguished Flying Cross medal,
A pool report said "Giffords wore glasses, black pants and running shoes. She also wore a brace on her right hand." Mark Kelly,
"She smiled as she came in," the pool report said. "Her hair is still short but has grown out a little since her Aug. 1 vote on the debt ceiling. She sat in the front row ... She stood up on her own for the pledge of allegiance and invocation, which was delivered by the Rev. Patrick Conroy, who is the House chaplain. Jared Loughner, Giffords 6 killed ,
"Our nation has gained in the gift of self from this great citizen," Conroy said. Mark Kelly Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords retirement ceremony,
Source: usatoday
