Giffords to finish event halted by shooter

TUCSON, Ariz. - Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is finishing the meet-and-greet political event Monday that erupted in a deadly shooting spree a year ago.

The announcement Sunday of her appearance in Tucson comes the same day the democrat revealed she plans to resign her congressional seat.

Scroll to bottom to see Giffords' full resignation video message

Giffords' office says the congresswoman will finish the Congress On Your Corner event. In a private gathering, she will meet with some of the people who were at the Jan. 8, 2011 event in a Safeway parking lot when a gunman killed six people and wounded 13 others, including Giffords.

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Those attending will include some of the wounded, others who helped them, and people who subdued the attacker.

Also Monday, Giffords will visit a family assistance center that was set up after she was seriously wounded.

Her office says the visit will be her final act as congresswoman in her district.

[shnovitz]

Made me cry too. You are braver than I could ever be. May your life improve every day, in every way, and we wish you a bright and happy future.

[WildBill935]

This couple will always have my respect and admiration. I'm an Independent, not for either Republicans or Democrats. I feel both these parties has led the country into a waste land. But these two people are both inspirational and people of extreme courage and maturity. They indeed are people this country needs.

[lloydbest1]

Great job recovering from a serious medical challenge. Had it been me I wouldn't have survived let alone made the progress you did.

I don't even know you and I think you are one awesome woman....

[credibility2]

I wish Ms. Giffords well and continued progress in her difficult recovery. It took courage for her to acknowledge that she needed to step down from her Congressional seat. Under the circumstances, this was the only honorable thing for her to do.

[quotelawrence]

good luck to you, God Bless, hope the remainder gets better,

[jcnbma]

Made me cry. You better come back soon, Gaby! We need you.