Jessica Ridgeway: Celebrating her life

A woman visits a memorial for Jessica at a park near the child’s home. Purple was Jessica’s favorite color. Westminster, Colo., Police Chief Lee Birk said investigators were working the case “tirelessly, diligently, and we are committed until we achieve justice for Jessica.”   (Ed Andrieski / Associated Press)

More than 2,000 family members, friends, neighbors and others gathered Tuesday at a public memorial service for Jessica.   (Chris Schneider / Associated Press)

A woman and her two children visit the area where Jessica’s body was found. No arrests have been made in the killing.  (Ed Andrieski / Associated Press)

Family and friends greet one another during Jessica’s memorial service.  (Kathryn Scott Osler / Associated Press)

Flowers and photos adorn the altar at Jessica’s memorial service.  (Kathryn Scott Osler / Associated Press)

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at Jessica’s memorial service.   (Kathryn Scott Osler / Associated Press)

Loved ones, including Jessica’s aunt, Becca Ridgeway, left, remember Jessica at the service.  (Kathryn Scott Osler / Associated Press)

The memorial service, at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada, Colo., opened with a slideshow of pictures set to Jessica’s favorite songs.  (Kathryn Scott Osler / Associated Press)