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The Boston tragedy aftermath

Posted by Focus Pacific on December 6th, 2015

“THE ONLY EXPLOSIONS should be fireworks of celebration. That’s how it’s been for 115 years, and that’s how it should be forever and ever, for generations of children to come,” said Leila Sales of The Huffington Post  last March 16 after the horrible Boston Marathon bombings.

Officials ran frantic around the scene as they guided terrified citizens away from the area. Paramedics brought the wounded and injured to the nearest hospital—while others who had already been brought to the emergency room remained in a critical condition. Who would have thought that a fun marathon would turn out to be one of the most alarming events that happened ever since 9/11?

There were three reported deaths in the aftermath of the tragedy; 23 year old Chinese national Lu Lingzi—who was a statistics student at Boston University, 29 year old Krystle Campbell—who was rushed to the hospital alongside her friend, who has been reported to be severely injured. The youngest casualty, being an 8-year old boy, was Martin Richard—who attended the race to cheer for his father, who ran in the marathon.  

Meanwhile, investigators are already making progress in looking for the suspects. Earlier, they found what has been believed to be the bomb’s container—a mangled piece of metal which has been identified as some sort of pressure cooker.

(source: http://nbchardballtalk.files.wordpress.com)

Citizens held vigils and peace rallies for those affected by the bombings. Even people across the globe offered their thoughts and prayers to the people of Boston via social media networking sites. “My continuous thoughts and prayers are with the families and those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.” Wrote one Twitter user with the hashtag, #PrayForBoston.

As of now, there is nothing we can do to reverse whatever happened during theday the bombs struck—but as we sit and listen to news of the Boston bombings, we should all hope—and pray, for the safety of everyone affected by this tragedy.

Marina H.

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