Today as I watched a lot of the specials about the events I was sad, shaking my head a lot. Then they showed all the people that helped. Runners running back to the explosion area to help injured. Running to hospitals to donate blood, and pushing victims with them. It was emotional and uplifting.
One thing I do still feel bad for is the people that worked so hard to get there and had their time stolen from them. Only a runner can understand the work, dedication, and pain it takes to run a marathon. Getting into Boston takes a bit more. You have to endure all of that plus finish in a good time just to get in. Most runners can only dream of running Boston, and the few that are lucky enough, who have put in the work deserve to celebrate a finish. Some runners didn't even get to finish. No celebration, no getting the medal put around your neck as you go to hug a family member. Whether you finished or not last year I would like to just say congrats because you earned it.
You may have injured usYou may have knocked us down
But we will get up and continue to fight
4-21-13 let us never forget!
I watched a few shows too, and man, did I get pissed off. The show on ESPN E-60 especially. They showed a photo that someone took of a runner, and in the background, you could see the bomber standing there within the crowd with his backpack on the ground. He was standing directly behind a line of kids, and had a smirk on his face. We know what happened to them.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe someone can be so evil. I wish I had 5 minutes with that asshole.