Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20161229:23:57:00
>> on the night of july 7th, the zamaripa's family worst nightmare came true. >> they just told me that he had been shot and that he didn't make it. my heart is broken. >> reporter: this year, the family christmas tree pays tribute to patrick and the reality that he won't be coming home is still sinking in. >> to wake up and know that he's not here, that i can't call him, hear his voice again, you just don't want to face the world. >> reporter: in california, another family knows this pain too well. >> every single day, there's something that reminds us of her. and the pain of losing her. >> r...