Instagram photo of 'A Christmas tree for every #Newtown victim' (todayshow via Instagram, http://aka.ms/ChristmasTrees)

Heartbreaking photo of Christmas trees for Newtown victims goes viral

12/16/2012

A heartbreaking photo of Christmas trees anonymously donated in memory of the Newtown shooting victims is going viral Sunday. The image, posted to Instagram by the "Today" show, shows a row of 26 holiday trees, one for each person killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, leading up to the school where the massacre occurred on Friday. Decorated with teddy bears and smiling stuffed animals, the image recalls the innocence of the young victims and has struck a powerful chord with viewers. Instagram user maryshaverlangevin commented, "This just breaks my heart. :'( RIP little ones [you're] safe now." User patient_mom said simply, "Merry Christmas sweet babies. We love you. [Source]

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