Patriots’ Day is a special day in Boston. Spanning five decades, one of the great states celebrates the historic Battles Of Lexington and Concord by holding two traditional sporting events. The Boston Marathon and the annual 11 AM Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
What should be a great day commemorating the American spirit isn’t. Instead, we’re left wondering why another senseless tragedy took place. Two explosions went off near the Boston Marathon killing two and injuring over 100. It occurred 100 miles apart, forcing the cancellation of the race. It’s been four hours since and there still are no definitive answers.
”They just started bringing people in with no limbs,” said runner Tim Davey, of Richmond, Va. He said he and his wife, Lisa, tried to keep their children’s eyes shielded from the gruesome scene inside a medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners, but ”they saw a lot.”
”They just kept filling up with more and more casualties,” Lisa Davey said. ”Most everybody was conscious. They were very dazed.”
President Barack Obama stated less than hour ago, ”We still don’t know who did this or why. Make no mistake: We will get to the bottom of this.”
It’s very disheartening to think that we still aren’t safe. All it takes is the act of a couple of maniacs to scare everyone. It is a very surreal situation similar to 9/11. Boston and New York are rivals in the world of sports. With an upcoming first round NBA battle between the Knicks and Celtics and the possibility of the Islanders or Rangers facing the Bruins in the NHL playoffs, that can at least take our minds off the seriousness of today’s tragic events.
One thing to remember is that while we hate each other as classic rivals, we care very deeply about one another. Sports aren’t life. Today is simply a sad event that brings us closer together. My heart goes out to all the families impacted. I’m hurting too. We all are. I hope the culprits who pulled off such cowardly acts are found and brought to justice.
Tonight’s game between the Bruins and Senators has been postponed. No make up date has been set. The Red Sox were able to get their game in defeating the Rays in the ninth 3-2 an hour before the tragedy. The explosions took place about a mile away at Copley Square. Not only was today Patriots’ Day. But also the 66th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
We’re left wondering why. We should be celebrating on this historic Spring day. When something like this happens, we must thank our lucky stars that we’re alive and well. Appreciate every moment. Take a moment to reflect and send Prayers To Boston.
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