THOUGHTS ON THE BOSTON MARATHON TRAGEDY
As I along with the rest of the nation watched with utter horror the events unfolding in Boston, I couldn't help but once again ask "why"? What should have been a joyous day as family members and friends anxiously awaited to cheer their loved ones along the course, turned into a nightmare that none of us can comprehend.
As a fellow runner, the excitement of preparing for a race such as this, the family members who support us all along the way, the multitudes of race officials and volunteers who make it all happen are all a part of the experience. No one can prepare for a tragic event such as this. For now, we have to cling tightly to our loved ones and await the unfolding of this story.
The heroes of yesterdays event are those men and women who rushed toward the scene ignoring the possible injury to themselves. Again and again when we experience these types of situations, people step up doing whatever they need to in order to assist the injured.
To the people of Boston, the race officials and volunteers, the runners and the family and friends, thank you for exhibiting the true American Spirit. Selfless acts of heroism will no doubt be reported on in the next few days.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was directly affected by this. May you be comforted greatly in the weeks to come. May you stand strong as you deal with the emotional impact of this event.
I feel confident that our law officials will find the person or persons of those cowards who were involved in this terrible event.
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