Shout out to Gillian and for you David for reminding us. Triggers lots of memories.
I was there as a spectator with my daughter Marissa, who was scheduled to run with her running coach, Lisa. Marissa was sidelined due to an injury that occurred 2 weeks before during her training. We were cheering on Lisa about a mile or so out from the finish line. We did not know why at the time that Lisa, along with several other runners, were stopped just short of the finish line by officials. We found out a bit later as Marissa & I went to meet Lisa near our pre-arranged place nearby the finish line. We never met. We got a call from Lisa's father, a marathoner himself and now a volunteer at the Marathon, that Lisa was safe. That's all he would say. We did not know at the time what had transpired. We were directed to leave the area and listened, in silence and in fear, to the ominous live accounts as they were unfolding. Your stories, David, keeps these memories close, for which I am grateful. We can, and will, never forget.
Shout out to Gillian and for you David for reminding us. Triggers lots of memories.
I was there as a spectator with my daughter Marissa, who was scheduled to run with her running coach, Lisa. Marissa was sidelined due to an injury that occurred 2 weeks before during her training. We were cheering on Lisa about a mile or so out from the finish line. We did not know why at the time that Lisa, along with several other runners, were stopped just short of the finish line by officials. We found out a bit later as Marissa & I went to meet Lisa near our pre-arranged place nearby the finish line. We never met. We got a call from Lisa's father, a marathoner himself and now a volunteer at the Marathon, that Lisa was safe. That's all he would say. We did not know at the time what had transpired. We were directed to leave the area and listened, in silence and in fear, to the ominous live accounts as they were unfolding. Your stories, David, keeps these memories close, for which I am grateful. We can, and will, never forget.
Inspirational!
Wow David! Wow! I can't find additional words to express how I am feeling.
Here -- for others who might be interested and do not remember:
https://www.today.com/video/boston-marathon-bombing-survivor-transforms-trauma-care-170431045828
Many stories from that day!
Thanks Carren. She and her family are amazing. She is a very modest, respectful person.
Incredible person and family.