Barack Obama at Newtown memorial - in pictures

Eight-year old Shayne Frate, a third-grade student at Sandy Hook elementary, wrapped in a Red Cross blanket, waits to attend a vigil Photograph: Jason DeCrow/AP

People gather at a memorial for victims near the school Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

People arrive on a school bus for a memorial vigil Photograph: David Goldman/AP

A woman embraces a policeman during a vigil Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP

President Barack Obama waves as he arrives at an interfaith vigil Photograph: Olivier Douliery/EPA

Members of the Sikh community hold a candlelight vigil outside Newtown high school Photograph: Jason DeCrow/AP

Mourners listen to a memorial service over a loudspeaker outside Newtown high school Photograph: David Goldman/AP

Residents watch Obama deliver his speech, at the Iron Bridge restaurant, in Newtown Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

Obama gets emotional as he speaks at a memorial service Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

Sharon Bertrand (c) and her children listen to a memorial service over a loudspeaker, outside Newtown high school Photograph: David Goldman/AP

Newtown residents hold candles at a memorial for victims Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Obama pauses during his speech Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP

Residents hold a candlelight vigil outside Newtown high school after Obama delivered remarks at an interfaith vigil Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP