The tragic shooting in at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has brought the community closer together. Even though it occurred on Dec. 14, 2012.
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Newtown (Conn.) high school football team wore green jerseys -- the color of Sandy Hook Elementary -- in its 22-14 victory over Bethel on Friday night.
The game was Newtown's first home game since the tragic events of last December that killed 26 people.
According to MaxPreps photographer Matt Dewkett, Newtown's jerseys said Sandy Hook on the front, "Stay Strong" on the back, and also featured a memorial ribbon.
A halftime parade featured Newtown Youth Football players and cheerleaders.
Check out the powerful images in the slideshow below:
