Photo Essay: The outpouring of support for Newtown Connecticut

Newtown - There is an old saying that says "a picture can say a thousand words", and as many around the world struggle to find the words to express their emotions and sympathies for the families of those killed in Newtown, images are sometimes all they have.

According to a CBS report, people from Brazil, all parts of Asia, through the Middle East and down to Australia have been shocked by the tragedy. Many of those same people have showed their love and support and offered condolences to those affected by the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Queen Elizabeth II the said: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth are with the families and friends of those killed and with all those who have been affected by today’s events.” President Obama thanks foreign diplomats for their support, saying: "The entire world stands with us." Those who cannot find the words, find other ways to show their respects. Here is just a sampling of images from the United States and around the world of ways people are remembering those lost in Friday's horrific shooting.

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Bangalore, India, shows Newtown support

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Pakistani school children lighting candles for the victims of Newtown, CT shooting

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Beautiful Display of Newtown Support

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NFL Star Chris Johnson Honors Newtown Victims

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It is with a great deal of love and prayer that Our Lady of the Lake School 7th and 8th Graders, Mound, MN, send this picture to Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT. 26 candles burned during our school Mass this morning. We are holding your community in our prayers and hearts.

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Newtown Settles In for prayerful, somber Christmas

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Bastogne Mayor helped schoolchildren plant 26 trees in tribute to Newtown Victims

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UCONN basketball's Ryan Boatright played last night with 'SH' written on his cheek

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Rest in Peace our Beautiful Little Angels and The Six Beautiful Ladies you are Our Hero's. God Bless all the Families you are in our Hearts

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A friend of an imgur member created this Sandy Hook tribute mural.

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