The January 8th Memorial
Dorothy Morris - Victim
Symbols by artist Rebeca Méndez
Compass
Travelled the world
“George and Dorothy Morris—’Dot’ to her friends—were high school sweethearts who got married and had two daughters. They did everything together—traveling the open road in their RV, enjoying what their friends called a 50-year honeymoon.” — President Barack Obama. Excerpt from his speech in Tucson during the memorial on January 12, 2011.
Home
A homemaker
Dorothy Jean, or Dot to her friends, was a homemaker, devoted to her loving husband, George S. Morris and daughters, Kim Hardy and Torrey Nelson, and her three grandchildren, Taylor Hardy, Brandon Nelson and Corey Nelson. — The Arizona Daily Star and similar obituary in The Reno Gazette—Journal, January 26, 2011
Family
1 husband, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren
“Dorothy Morris served as the glue to the family, caring for their daughters, contributing to a cookbook with other military wives, managing family investments and entertaining busily.” — Arizona Star, January 27, 2011
Egg and Feather
Nurturer
Dorothy is most remembered for her devotion to her family and the deep care, concern and kindness she gave to others. The Arizona Daily Star and similar obituary in The Reno Gazette-Journal, January 26, 2011
Sun and Wind
A joyful soul
Dot was a joyful soul, who enjoyed dancing, golfing and entertaining.
Kindness
A kind and caring Spirit
“Dorothy cared about people and was very compassionate and loving,” one of her best friends Bonnie Royle told ABC News on January 10, 2010. She was friendly and easy to talk to and active in social circles.
Bowl and Spoon
A marvelous cook and host
Dorothy was a marvelous cook, able to whip up delicious homestyle classics. “Their entertainment was always impeccable. Even if it was just a dinner in the kitchen, even the napkins were perfect.” – Best friend Bonnie Royle in The Arizona Daily Star January 10, 2011
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