Ashley Moser and Veronica Moser-Sullivan were a mother and daughter who always had a smile and hug to give and whose love was apparent in the way they spoke and looked at each other.

Tragically, on July 20, 2012 Veronica's life was cut short when a gunman entered a movie theater and opened fire. Ashley and Veronica were in that theater, and Veronica’s life was taken. She was only 6 years old.

Ashley sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is still in the hospital recovering. In addition to grieving for her daughter, she faces a long road to recovery and mounting medical bills. The 25-year old is lucky to have a large and strong family support system, but it won’t be enough for the challenges she now faces.

When a person loses a spouse they become a widow or widower. When a child loses their parents they become an orphan. There is no word to describe a parent who loses a child. The loss is too awful for a name.