Sikh Temple Shooting: Oak Creek Remembers

As the Oak Creek and Sikh communities gather to remember the victims of last year's shooting, here you can see our coverage over the past year and during this week's anniversary events.

We also want to hear from you: How has the tragedy that upended the community affected you or someone you know? Where were you when you heard about the shooting, and what do you remember from Aug. 5, 2012? What lessons has the community learned collectively through this tragedy? Tell us in the comments.

You can also use our interactive timeline of stories from the past year.

Aug. 5, 2013

• One Year Later: Sikh temple members try to move forward
• Looking Back: Where were you when you heard about the shooting? (Storify)
• Candlelight Vigil: Remembering victims at Sikh temple, elsewhere
• Photos: Over 1,000 gather at the temple for candlelight vigil

Aug. 4, 2013

• International Community: Sikhs from around the world pay tribute in Oak Creek (video)

Aug. 3, 2013

• Chardhi Kala: Memorial 6K mixes heartache, optimism

Aug. 2, 2013

• Honoring the Victims: Remembrances begin at the temple, federal courthouse
• Faces of Oak Creek: Longtime friends Mayor Scaffidi, Chief Edwards led Oak Creek through crisis

Last Week

• Temple Vigil: Survivors of other attacks will attend Aug. 5 vigil at Sikh temple
• Mayor Scaffidi: "August 5 has never left my mind" (video)
• Police Chief Edwards: Progress has been made in wake of Sikh temple, Newtown shootings (video)
• Running for peace: Participation in 6K run/walk could reach 1,000
  
• Newtown to Oak Creek: Newtown father to attend Oak Creek anniversary event
• Schedule of Events: Remembering the tragedy

August 5, 2012

• Covering a Tragedy: Patch's continuously updated coverage of the shooting
• Discovering the Shooter: Details begin to emerge about Wade Michael Page

August 6, 2012

• One Day Later: Police hold an initial press conference
• Wisconsin Weeps: Mourners gather in Cathedral Square
• Across Town: Brookfield temple overflows with support

August 2012

• First Responder's Heroism: Lt. Brian Murphy, shot nine times, tells officers to help victims
• Carrying On: Sikh temple reopens for first time
• Community Vigil: Thousands show support for the victims
• Investigating the Shooter: FBI continues to look for answers
• Remembering the Victims: "Their Death Isn't in Vain"
• Finding Solutions: Sikh community speaks out at forum
• Long Recovery: Lt. Murphy released from the hospital
• First Lady: Victims' families meet with Michelle Obama

September 2012

• Know Your Neighbors: Promoting religious understanding in the shooting aftermath
• Speaking Against Hate: Sikhs testify at Senate hearing on hate violence

December 2012

• Oak Creek to Newtown: Sikh temple holds vigil for Sandy Hook victims

February 2013

• Presidential Recognition: Lt. Brian Murphy honored by President Obama in State of the Union

May 2013

• Top Honors: Oak Creek officers honored at the White House