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John Roll

United states federal judge (1947–2011).

Born February 8th, 1947 in Pittsburgh.

Died January 8th, 2011 at 63 years old in Tucson (2011 Tucson shooting). [ref]

Occupations
judge, lawyer
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche