connecticut to lend comfort to those both far and near. the president will meet with victims' families and thank first responders and he will speak at 75:00 vigil. part of that national recovery began in newtown this morning as churches welcomed mourners to remember the victims a sign posted outside one location warned the media to keep their distance. right now the people of that small new england community are turning toward faith and each other in the face of their unimaginable grief. and as they brace themselves for multiple funerals, we are learning more about the victims. nbc's michelle franzen has the latest in this report. good morning, michelle. >> reporter: alex, these are the names and the faces of this tragedy, the bright boys and girls who were just learning to read, write and learn about their world. and the teachers and school employees who sacrificed their