Moser Photos — Veronica

: Before her death, Veronica told her family she wanted to be a police officer. In September 2015, the Aurora Police Department fulfilled her dream by posthumously swearing her in as an honorary officer, presenting her mother with a badge and plaque in her honor.

: She is remembered at the 7/20 Memorial Foundation , which highlights her "pure love and joy for life". Veronica Moser photos

In the years following her death, Veronica's memory has been kept alive through several touching tributes: : Before her death, Veronica told her family

: Her cousins and community members have held events, such as lemonade sales, to raise money and honor her "vibrant and excitable" nature. Veronica Moser-Sullivan and Baby Toews Moser In the years following her death, Veronica's memory

On that night, Veronica accompanied her mother, Ashley Moser, to a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises at the Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colorado. Tragically, a gunman entered the theater and opened fire; Veronica was the youngest of the 12 victims who lost their lives. Her mother survived the shooting but suffered critical injuries that left her paralyzed. A Lasting Legacy

Veronica Moser-Sullivan was a vibrant six-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado, known for her outgoing personality and curiosity about the world. Her family described her as a "bookworm" who loved to read, dress up, and negotiate like a much older child. Just days before July 20, 2012, she had been excitedly bragging to her family about learning how to swim.