Christina Taylor Green's Cause of Death and Obituary in Tucson, Arizona

 Arizona's Christina Taylor Green, Tucson Death Cause and Obituary: Christina-Taylor Green, a young girl whose life was tragically cut short during the mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011, would have turned 24 today. She had only just turned nine. In addition to being the youngest victim of the assault, Christina Taylor served as a metaphor for the other lives that gun violence has affected and destroyed. Many people who learned about her after her death, as well as those who knew her, still find great resonance in her narrative.

Christina Taylor was born on September 11, 2001, a day of national sadness and introspection, hence her birthdate was noteworthy. On a day of grief, however, her parents saw her as a sign of hope—a fresh start. Her life would tragically be marked by that symbolism, culminating in yet another senseless act of violence that left the country in shock.

Christina-Taylor was in Tucson that January day for a public event called "Congress on Your Corner," which was organized by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at the time. Christina-Taylor showed a strong interest in leadership and government and was already displaying the makings of a future public servant. One of her role models, Giffords, was someone she was eager to meet. Unfortunately, that time never arrived. Six people were killed and thirteen others, including Congresswoman Giffords, were injured when a shooter opened fire during the ceremony. One of the people that died was Christina Taylor.

Christina-Taylor was recognized as intelligent, motivated, and kind by her friends, family, and teachers. She held leadership roles in student government and was the only female member of her Little League baseball team. Her curiosity and desire to improve the world made her an innate leader. Even at a young age, she stood out due to her enthusiasm, kindness, and old spirit.

Many saw her death as a call to action. Movements for youth civic involvement and gun reform were sparked by Christina Taylor's legacy. To make sure that their daughter's death would not be in vain, her parents—especially her mother Roxanna Green—became vocal supporters of gun control. They thought that other people who were dedicated to justice, community, and peace could still help make Christina Taylor's dream of a better world a reality.

Even though Christina Taylor would have turned 24 today, she would have been in college or starting a career in public service, but her memory lives on. Her family, friends, and a nation currently struggling with the gun violence epidemic are all greatly affected by her absence.

We are reminded of the promise she possessed, the dreams she fostered, and the change she hoped to bring about when we consider her life. As we pay tribute to her today, we reaffirm our commitment to creating the more secure and caring world that Christina-Taylor Green envisioned and deserved.