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Christina was shot and killed Saturday, along with five other people killed outside a supermarket where a neighbor had taken her to meet Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
"She was all about helping people and being involved. It's so tragic," Roxanne Green told the Arizona Daily Star. "She went to learn ... and then someone with so much hatred in their heart took the lives of innocent people."
The brown-eyed athletic 9-year-old girl was an aspiring politician and had just been elected to the student council at Tucson's Mesa Verde Elementary School.
She loved to swim with her 11-year-old brother Dallas, her only sibling. Her mother, Roxanna Green, told the newspaper that Christina loved animals, singing, dancing and gymnastics. She also had hopes of being the first woman to play major league baseball.
She was featured in a book called "Faces of Hope" that chronicled one baby from each state born on the day terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people.
The author, Christine Naman of Monroeville, Pa., said Sunday that Christina playing a role in both events was "somehow particularly tragic."
"I can't believe how a beautiful young life was taken in such an awful, awful way," Naman said.
The girl already had told her parents she wanted to attend Penn State and have a career that involved helping those less fortunate than her.
She was the only girl on her Canyon del Oro Little League baseball team and played second base. John Green said his daughter wanted to be the first woman to play major league baseball.
The game was in her blood. Her dad is a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and her grandfather, former big league pitcher Dallas Green, managed the 1980 world champion Philadelphia Phillies.
"She was a strong girl, a very good athlete," Roxanna Green told the newspaper. "She was interested in everything. She got a guitar for Christmas so her next thing was learning to play guitar."
John Green remembers making his daughter an omelet with bacon and cheese for breakfast Saturday morning and kissing her goodbye as the neighbor took her to the event to meet Giffords.
Hours later, John Green was at University Medical Center with his wife and son, with a doctor telling them the girl he called "Princess" was dead from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The unidentified neighbor was shot four times but survived and is recovering from surgery.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
1514 Entries
Dawn
September 11, 2019
Happy Birthday in heaven.
TRISHA HENRY
September 7, 2019
What a talented and sweet girl will always be remembered as a great role model for everyone!!!
duane gibson
August 29, 2019
Never forget such beauty on the earth.
Austin Ward
August 28, 2019
I'm only 17 and Christina-Taylor Green you were a beautiful light for the world.
How you can show support
March 8, 2019
What a sad loss of a beautiful life
Akima Tendo
March 26, 2017
Let us have Nonviolence, avoiding aggression, and Nonsinning, avoiding harm to others - to re-member Christina Taylor Green. Truce.
Akima Tendo (Tucson, AZ)
jimmy havens
October 25, 2016
will be thinking of you christina ,love jimmy
jimmy havens
July 12, 2016
love jimmy
happy easter
jimmy
March 23, 2016
christina happy easter,love jimmy
Glen Hausfeld
March 23, 2016
Peace.
March 23, 2016
Let us never forget this lovely angel. I will never forget.
james havens
March 22, 2016
love jimmy
Glen Hausfeld
January 20, 2016
Peace.
January 19, 2016
Not to be forgotten.
Bob Ibach
January 18, 2016
Never to be forgotten...I think of her often and also the Green family, including my former boss Dallas as well as John, who I met years ago when I was with the Cubs organization and he was getting ready to play college ball. I hope your family has found inner peace.
s Johnson
August 19, 2015
Never forgotten Little Angel...RIP
June 23, 2015
Forgive me for the misspelling Vicky Lynne's name. Christina-Taylor is now an angel. This is the only comfort in the horrible act committed against her and the others that day.
Ross Vachon
June 22, 2015
Christina in
The stories about Christina were inspirational and I have always felt tremendous compassion for her parents, brother, grandparents and everyone who knew and loved her. What an amazing little girl.
January 24, 2015
Let us never forget such an angel.
Renee Rogers
January 23, 2015
You are always in my heart! <3
January 29, 2014
There is strong confidence in the fear of Jehovah, and it will be a refuge for his children. Proverbs 14:26
duane gibson
January 8, 2014
God bless you on this day of remembrance.
Duane gibson
December 31, 2013
It has been awhile since I put an entry but must remember her for all childern and for all the victims of such violence. She is a beautiful memory, and let us not forget for the beauty of our nation and the world.
ANDREW PERRY
December 30, 2013
Here in England I remember Christina from January of 2011. Somehow the memory of her remains with me. God bless her and her friends and family - Andy Perry
Glen Hausfeld
September 12, 2013
Again peace to the family and friends of Cristina-Taylor Green.
Brianna Claire Olson
September 11, 2013
Today would have been your 12th birthday. You and your family are in my thoughts, prayers and meditations.
Jen Hlavay
June 29, 2013
God Bless the family of Christina Taylor Green. God will guide her to his mansion and she can live happily and peacefully in Heaven!
Charlene
March 8, 2013
I never had any children but was married over 16 years ago and I gained two step sons, now grown with their own little ones. I can't imagine what you're going through. Your family is in my prayers and from what I've read in your guestbook, Christina is in everyone's hearts.
Troy Earles
January 24, 2013
To the family my heart is broke and i cant even think what you all are going through im so so sorry
R A
November 27, 2012
To The Family of Christina Green:
Please accept my sincere condolences. Let your cherished memories and love bring you the needed peace,comfort and support to help ease your pain. Psalms 94:19.
JW
November 27, 2012
Life, like a mist
appears for just a day,
Then disapears tomorrow.
All that we are
Can quickly fade away
replaced with tears and sorrow.
If a man should die,
Can he live again?
Hear the promise God has made:
He will call;
The dead will answer.
They shall live at his command.
For he will have a longing
for the work of his own hand.
So have faith and do not wonder,
For our God can make us stand.
And we shall live forever,
As the work of his own hand.
(John 6:40)
Aunt Linde
September 28, 2012
ANOTHER ANGEL EARNS HER WINGS!
Mom & Dad, listen to song "TO WHERE YOU ARE" by Josh Groban.
HUG, HUG XXX, OOO
Denise Brna-Kusky
September 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and everyday. Denise Brna-Kusky and Michael Kusky (Pennsylvania)
duane gibson
July 29, 2012
I will never forget that day when I saw the news from lakeside, az and the terrible act that took you away from your family and the world. After Colorado, we should never forget the angels like you and another so young.
Marianne Rankin
July 28, 2012
May Gods Grace be with the family. Christina is WITH God now...May U please feel the GRACE of God with EACH of you. Marianne Rankin, Alden Poihte Hattiesburg, MS
arika tafoya
May 10, 2012
god gave us eyes on the front of our face to look into the future but let us always remember the past life of this beautiful little girl
Linda Lazzeroni
March 25, 2012
No matter how many days, weeks, months, even years go by, the memory of sweet little Christina stays alive for all of us. In so many ways we see her legacy in the Tucson area. We still pray for her dear family.
Patrick Hoyack
March 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayors go to the Green family
MEKO DOUET
February 12, 2012
I do not know this family, they are total strangers to me and yet, this beautiful little face and name has remained in my mind and heart since that tragic day. I cried then and crying now as I am reading her obituary because my heart hurts for the family. I have prayed and still praying for you, Mom, Dad, and brother that you may find peace and come to forgive the one who took her precious life! What a tragic loss you have to bare each day not seeing your little angel, your "Princess". My heart aches for you and I will continue to pray for you ! Meko Douet, Lafayette, LA
Amy Grogan
January 28, 2012
Little one you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many.
lucy lopez
January 17, 2012
my husband is in heaven with u, enjoy the kingdom of heaven , baby girl.
January 10, 2012
Beautiful Angel!
crystal wells
January 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Poni Harrison
January 10, 2012
God bless and keep your ohana, our hearts and prayers go out to your for your loss. Christina will forever live in the hearts of many many people. Much love and alohas always
Pauline Hicks
January 10, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 9, 2012
One last time I say, God bless your angel soul. My wife is an angel but still with me. One year has passed and remembering is not easy but forgetting can be worse. Duane.
Alexanders
January 9, 2012
May God heal your pain.
mr rogers
January 9, 2012
god bless the family of this great girl
my daughter is 34 but i still remember walking the hallway with when she was sick as it was the only thing that would keep her from crying
and i imagine how i would feel if that had happened to her
god bless you all you are in the prayers of hundreds of people
January 9, 2012
I taught school with her great grandmother and her face reminds me so much of my friend. I was also in the Conrad Band when her grandmother was the head majorette...and a wonderful person. My thoughts are still with you, her family. May you find peace in her memory. Jim Rambo, Ajijic, Mx.
Gwen Conner
January 9, 2012
Dearest Christina, I never knew you but, I still think about that horrible day when your young life was taken away from you. As I watched the tv my heart broke. I read about your ambitions and dreams and knew you would have been a great person in whatever you chose to do. My heart also aches for your entire family. My prayer is that they find comfort in the many things you did and your pictures. You were very precious to a lot of people and have grown on the hearts of America, especially mine. God bless your family for allowing us to share in their private life during this tragedy. Christina Taylor Green, you are thought of.
Janice & Frank Molina
January 9, 2012
Our sympathies continue for Christina's family as the anniversary of this terrible tragedy is upon us. May God's light shine on the entire family as you struggle to resume a normal life again.
Sincerely,
Janice & Frank Molina
angel74
January 8, 2012
May God be with you all
Janice and Frank Molina
January 8, 2012
May all the wonderful memories of sweet Christina overflow in your hearts and memories so much that even on this day, the anniversary of that terrible day when she was taken from you, you will be able to praise God for every precious moment she was with you. You are not alone in your grief.
susan eagle
January 8, 2012
I year ago today Christina you were taken from your family My heart breaks thinking how sad this is and how sad your family must be today. I pray that God gives them the strength to get through the day. I can not even imagine the pain they must be going through. To the green family I give you my untmost condolences you should never have to bear this and I wish there was more I could say or do to make the pain of today go away for you.
Paul Baskin
January 8, 2012
Dear Sylvia and Dallas,
I share your grief at the death of your dear granddaughter Christina. The moment I heard her name on the news I knew that she was a part of a family that I had known and admired at Conrad High School. I can still recall the basketball games in your backyard Dallas and the laughs we had in school Sylvia. I send you both my love.
Suzanne Tamiesie
January 7, 2012
Dearest Green Family, I just finished reading "As Good As She Imagined". How beautifully it bears witness to what a gift Christina - Taylor was and what an example she remains. You are in my thoughts and prayers as the anniversary of her going home to God arrives this Sunday.
Marc S
January 2, 2012
John 10:28-30 “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one.”
I was so inspired when I heard this precious little girl's mother talk about the wonderful love that is her daughter, and so heartbroken. Christina and her family are still in our thoughts and prayers. God most certainly has a special plan for this beautiful little angel.
Duane Gibson
January 1, 2012
It's been almost a year and so many things bring back memorys of that day and week. Let us never forget this angel and cherish her memory along with the others who left us, and Gabby who still brings us courage.
Duane.
December 6, 2011
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,CRISTINA MAY BE GONE BUT MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN ALL THE TENDER MOMENTS AND TIMES SHARED WITH YOUR DAUGHTER. MAY THE GOD OF COMFORT AND TENDER MERCIES SUPPLY YOU THE STRENGHT NEEDED TO GO ON. SINCERELY, MOLLY COLCLOUGH, LINDEN, NEW JERSEY
Erin Evans
October 26, 2011
I just wanted to tell you Christina how beautiful your smile is. I will keep you close to my heat forever more.
September 30, 2011
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort you and your family.
Know that very shortly death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things will have passed away.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
D. Clark
Derek
September 23, 2011
I am in tears Christina Taylor, I know you loved playing baseball and I know you are so proud of your home team the Arizona Dimondbacks are NL west champions for 2011.
May god bless your family and friends but most of all may god bless you Christina Taylor!
Judy Carter
September 14, 2011
Happy belated birthday to God's Little Angel.
Diane Saks
September 11, 2011
Happy 10th birthday. I am thinking of you today on your birthday. I am sure you will still make the impact you wanted to be better the world, with your fund for young girls interested in politics. My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you were here to celebrate your second decade.
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you on your birthday. I hope you can still make a big impact on people, particularly young girls and young women who want to understand politics. May we never have to face another day like 9/11 or 1/8 again. Diane Saks ( chandler, AZ)
Christina we love and miss you.
Dwight Hayes
September 11, 2011
It is the unthinkable for a parent to bury their child. You have my heart felt regrets and deepest sympathy at your loss of Christina Taylor Green.
Tina Baker
September 11, 2011
Green Family: I awoke this morning with fresh tears for your family. I remember how painful the first birthday was after our daughter died. It is so bittersweet. Not sure how we survived the day...only that we did. It must have been all they prayers our friends and family sent. This is what I will do to try and help you. I will send healing prayers your way.
Tina Baker & Family
Sylvia-Marsha Shelley
September 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Dear Christina I did not know you but I keep thoughts of you with me daily. I will always remember you. You are a bright star up there somewhere around the throne. I Love You and I know that God is so Happy to Have You Spreading The Sunshine through your Big Smile!
Ruth Willis
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your family today. I say a silent prayer to ask God to give you a hug from me and to comfort, console and bless your family. Didn't know you, but can't help but love you!
Susan Eagle
September 11, 2011
Christina today would have been your Tenth Birthday so many wishes from your Mom & Dad & family, and so many wishes from total strangers who wish you were here today to celebrate it, you have not been forgotten. Happy Birthday!!!!
September 10, 2011
Happy 10th, Love ya
Tim Crawford
September 10, 2011
Happy 10th birthday in Heaven, sweet angel.
Gregory Sabatino
September 10, 2011
As we approach 9/11, we can look at Christina and the other 49 "Faces of Hope" as beacons of the Light that truly shines through the darkness..May you dance with the Angels on your tenth birthday,Christina..Peace to all...
Penny
September 9, 2011
Happy Birthday, Christina!
stepanie
September 8, 2011
christina seemed like a very sweet ,caring young girl that everybody loved ,i am very sad about her death especially how young she was
Susan Jackson
May 21, 2011
Death is so hard, But when its a child, we ask our self God were are you in all this mess, But they say God only comes and get's the Best, Well if that true then why did he give her to you for a little time and then came back and got her. I just don't understand, Well God Bless you to her Mother, Father, & All her family mumbers. Take care.
Kassandra Alvarez
May 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
I pray for you guys every night. Christina and my sister would have been great friends. She seemed like such a nice little girl that everyone wanted to be friends with.
I know she is with God and he is taking care of her and she is watching over your family.
For you little angel
May 15, 2011
Total strangers are reaching out,please know that I am one of them.I find comfort in knowing that someday you will find eachother again. I hope this thought helps.-Linda
May 15, 2011
Total strangers are reaching out,please know that I am one of them.I find comfort in knowing that someday you will find eachother again. I hope this thought helps.-Linda
GLENDA ADAMS
May 14, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bobbie Smith
May 6, 2011
It is with deep sadness that I express my sincere condolences for such a 'young ‘ person. Nothing words can say, nothing friends can do, can make up for the loss of a love one. May your complete reliance upon "the God of comfort"(2Corinthians 1:3,4) as well as the precious memories of your Christina's smile, her laughter, her caring and the love she shared with you help you to endure. I did not personally know Christina, I read her obituary and hoped it might bring you a measure of comfort knowing that others care. I am praying for all of you.
April 30, 2011
To the Green family:
I am saddened by the loss of your precious Christina and want to encourage you to take comfort in the scritpures found at 2 Corinthians 1:3-5.
EH Jacobs(Richmond,Tx)
April 29, 2011
God will wipe the tears from your eyes and Christina will return to life. Children are God's gift to mothers and fathers. Have faith that you will see her again. Paradise will soon be here. Revelation 21:4
Until then, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michael Smith
April 27, 2011
To the Green family.I can't imagine how you all feel when losing a child.I hope that this scripture will bring you all some comfort act 24:15.
Cheryl Berry
April 25, 2011
The loss of a child is tremendous and something not prepared for. Please take comfort in these words that bring me comfort with the loss of my son from the Bible that assures us "...death will be swallowed up forever and God will wipe our tears away..." How we all long for that time when all pain and sorrow will be gone forever. Until that time, may the arms of friends and family surround you with love and comfort.
Gail Gamble
April 25, 2011
To the parents and many friends of Christina, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Losing a child is the most unbearable loss a parent can feel, be assured you are not alone in your grief. You can also be assured that the Bible tells us that "Our Heavenly Father is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit he save. Recalling happy memories of the times you had together will help you to keep smiles on your faces and loads of joy in your hearts.
Derek Booth
April 21, 2011
Oh Christina, why did this happen to U? U were only 9. I just pray your up in heaven and in a better place!
Brad Barrett
April 17, 2011
Christina touched my life today and inspired me as did her father. When my 12 year old son passed, I wish I had more strength as John did. I know they are friends now in heaven.
April 17, 2011
She is not gone, she is just away. I, too lost my child. He was 5 at the time and was run over in a hit and run. I just saw Christina's story on Sportscenter. May God bless you.
Lisa Wojdyla
April 14, 2011
I would just like the family to know that people have not forgotten you and the loss that you endured. Christina will always be remembered.
Debra Gray
April 5, 2011
To Christina's Family~ I am remembering you in my thoughts and prayers. I signed Christina's book not long after she was savagely taken from you but I wanted to let you know my sympathy and compassion remain with you and having gone through the loss of two children in my family myself, I pray for as much peace as is possible in these early days of living life without one of the brightest stars in your lives. In God's love and with great hope for you and your family... and remembering your angel... Debra Gray
G Y
April 5, 2011
Christina's smile gives us insight into the kind of girl she was. What radiates is her happiness and joy. What a tremendous job you must have done as parents. At your leisure, please read Acts 5:35-42. A family was grieving the loss of their beloved daughter and Jesus did something miraculous. I hope this will bring you a measure of comfort.
Brian Wong
April 2, 2011
I give you my sympathy for the death of your loved one. I cannot imagine what this has been like for you.
christine brinson
April 2, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shay Robins
March 29, 2011
Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of your baby. Genesis 37:35 says of Jacob, "All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. "No," he said, "in mourning will I go down to the grave to my son." So his father wept for him." Time helped. Talk about Christina and talk to God. He wants to help.
A Loving Mother
March 19, 2011
My sincere condolence. May you find comfort from God as He see your tears and pain of heart.
God promise to be with those who are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit He saves.
G. Ligon
March 17, 2011
I cannot imagine your grief or feel your loss. May the God of comfort and tender mercies comfort you and your family. Throw your burden upon him and he will sustain you. My condolances to you and your family.
Gregory Sabatino
March 16, 2011
Christina-Taylor Green
The sudden loss of life is a catastrophe
And when we lose children it is a deep tragedy
For their curiosity is a genuine purity
And their hope is a light from Eternity…
Christina, born on 9/11/2001,
Brought the world much happiness
And her smile shined through the darkness
Christina was playful and sincere
To her family and friends
She was sweet and dear
Even at the tender age of nine
She was ahead of her time
The only girl on her baseball team
Leadership and Freedom
Were at the core of her dream
She left this world painfully soon
But GOD’s Spirit flew her to the moon
Where the angels dance with this sweet girl
Where she spins in eternally happy twirls…
My Deepest Sympathy,
Gregory Sabatino
Michael Burch
March 16, 2011
Child of 9-11
Child of 9-11, beloved,
I bring this lily, lay it down
here at your feet, and eiderdown,
and all soft things, for your gentle spirit.
I bring this psalm — I hope you hear it.
Much love I bring — I lay it down
here by your form, which is not you,
but what you left this shell-shocked world
to help us learn what we must do
to save another child like you.
Child of 9-11, I know
you are not here, but watch, afar
from distant stars, where angels rue
the terrible things some mortals do.
I also watch; I also rue.
And so I make this pledge and vow:
though I may weep, I will not rest
nor will my pen fail heaven's test
till guns and wars and hate are banned
from every shore, from every land.
Child of 9-11, I grieve
your tender life, cut short ... bereaved,
what can I do, but pledge my life
to saving lives like yours? Belief
in your sweet worth has led me here ...
I give my all: my pen, this tear,
this lily and this eiderdown,
and all soft things my heart can bear;
I bring them to your final bier,
and leave them with my promise, here.
by Michael R. Burch,
an editor and publisher
of Holocaust Poetry
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