Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Receives Profile in Courage Award

[Purveyor]

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library on Sunday in recognition of the political, personal, and physical courage she has demonstrated in her fearless public advocacy for policy reforms aimed at reducing gun violence.

Giffords, who was seriously wounded in a 2011 shooting when a lone gunman opened fire as she met with constituents in a Tucson, Ariz., shopping mall, and her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, have been lobbying for more gun control legislation.

This year, on the second anniversary of the January shooting, the couple started Americans for Responsible Gun Ownership, an organization that "supports the right to bear arms and responsible public policy on guns and gun ownership."

Caroline Kennedy, President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, presented the award to Giffords.

Kennedy took a moment to salute the first responders and the citizens of Boston. Referring to the Boston Marathon bombings last month, Kennedy said, "All Americans have been inspired by the countless acts of selfless bravery and compassion we saw during the violence that struck this city on Patriots Day."

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[GoCubsGo]

1. Great!

Can't think of anyone who deserves it more.

[bigtree]

2. nice!

Capt. Mark Kelly speaks next to his wife, former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after Giffords received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the JFK Library in Boston, Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AP / Michael Dwyer)




Caroline Kennedy, right, poses with former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after presenting her with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the JFK Library in Boston, Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

[Cha]

3. Kick for Gabby who deserves this as she is Extremely Courageous!

thanks Pruveyor

[WillyT]

4. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[Auntie Bush]

5. No one deserves this more than Gabby.

She certainly has spunk as well as courage. Bless you Gabby.

[timdog44]

6. Well deserved.

She is brave and honest.

[Botany]

7. that is great .... a friend of mine won this award too

Sec. of State Jennifer Brunner of Ohio who cleaned up Blackwell's mess and
did great work in showing the problems with electronic voting machines.