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Senate Hears Lessons From Boston Marathon Bombings, 10 Years Later
Ten years after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings, a U.S. Senate subcommittee held a hearing to discuss what the law enforcement community has learned. The man who led the Boston Police Department at the time, Ed Davis, is among those who testified about how the 2013 attack has affected emergency preparedness at the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs’…
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CT Boston Marathon Runners Reflect On 10 Years Since Bombing
Ahead of the 127th running of the Boston Marathon, Connecticut runners participating in this year’s race reflect on the decade since the deadly bombing.
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A Firefighter Picked a Woman Up Off the Street During the Boston Marathon Bombing. It Became a Love Story
When Boston Firefighter Mike Materia first spotted Roseann Sdoia, she was badly hurt from the second blast and was lying in the middle of Boylston Street. But spoiler alert, this is a real-life romance with a storybook ending.
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Veteran Finds Purpose Through Mentorship, Connecting With Boston Bombing Survivors
Healing through helping others. That is how one Columbia Navy veteran has found comfort after suffering a life-altering injury while deployed. For retired U.S. Navy Chief John Morley, getting connected with the nonprofit organization Semper Fi & America’s Fund and becoming a mentor has also been life changing. “This is what they call a shadow box in the military,”...
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Veteran Finds Purpose Through Connecting With Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors
John Morley says helping others navigate injuries similar to one he experienced has been instrumental in his emotional healing.