The Finish Line for the Boston Marathon |
One of the participants in the marathon was from my triathlon club. She briefly shared some of her thoughts with us via Facebook. These are her words of the moments from just before the tragedy:
"My husband was just about to post a picture of us at the finish... It was to read 'one of the happiest days of our lives'...Then the bomb went off...."I have tried to ignore the news reports on the tragedy throughout the day, but they are tough to avoid. It just didn't seem like watching the sadness over and over was a very productive thing--at least for me. But I will tell you one thing that I noticed.
Volunteers Aiding the Victims |
NYC's Bravest |
I'm grateful for these examples of nobility and sacrifice that temper our nation's tragedies. The selflessness, bravery, and courage of those volunteers today and the heroes of 9/11 are what makes this country great and what makes me proud to be an American. I will try and focus on that bravery, that spirit of bravery and courage--rather than dwell on the unimaginable sadness, loss, and grief that too many are still enduring.
There are people around the world who apparently hate this country and what it stands for enough to try and harm the innocent. But I'm grateful that there are so many good Americans out there--like those police officers, race volunteers, spectators, and runners at the finish line in Boston today--that can inspire us.
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