In October, he married a woman whom he had met through a close friend, and they live in the same Lafayette home that he shared with Jody.

Megan is almost 6 years old and about to start the first grade. Sposato says that she is a dynamic little girl who has remained close to Jody's parents.

He thinks of the shooting when he sees Jody's parents, or hears a song, or sees a look on Megan's face. Whenever he and his daughter go by the 101 California building, she says, "This is where the man came with the big bad guns and killed Mommy."

Looking back, Sposato said that he is a better person now, having become a fervent gun-control advocate and for having shared part of his life with Jody.

"Jodylives on with Megan and me. That's just the way it is," he said. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE

Victims of the 101 California Street shooting plan to meet at noon tomorrow at the plaza in front of the office building to mark the tragedy's fifth anniversary. Family, friends and the public are welcome.

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