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Simon smiled as the balloons flew into the sky. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
About 40 balloons were released on Friday. The children worked with teachers at the school to write their messages for peace. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
Guests, teachers and preschoolers gathered at the Keith Garrett Memorial Playground at the International School for Peace to release the balloons. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
Pam Simon, an aide to Giffords, was among the survivors of the Jan. 8 shooting invited to attend the balloon release. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
Sally Hennessee, a volunteer at the International School for Peace, attached a peaceful note on Friday. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
The Peaceful Wishes balloon release gave local children a chance to participate in one of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack this weekend. Messages from the children were attached to balloons. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
In a classroom, balloons were secured by several items, including a Converse sneaker. (Josh Morgan/NYT Institute)
Preschoolers at the International School for Peace in Tucson on Friday released white balloons with peaceful wishes in one of several events planned this weekend to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 8 attack against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and constituents.
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