As a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, I still remember that fateful day in 2013 like it was yesterday. The chaos, the fear, and the uncertainty that enveloped the city after the bombs went off near the finish line left an indelible mark on my life.
For over a decade now, the chilling Boston Marathon explosions of April 15, 2013 (the 117th Boston Marathon), which rocked our nation, remain etched in memory. On that fateful day, the marathon transformed into a heart-wrenching tragedy as two bombs detonated near the finish line, causing immediate chaos and prompting a citywide lockdown while law enforcement pursued the culprits behind this heinous act. A Netflix documentary titled American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing delves deep into this event, uncovering the motives behind the bombings.
According to AP News, the Boston Marathon explosions resulted in three fatalities and close to 300 injuries. In the aftermath, many survivors were left with lasting psychological and physical scars, with 17 individuals losing their limbs during the incident. One of these victims was Adrianne Haslet, a ballroom dancer who received a prosthetic leg for her left leg and learned to walk anew. Remarkably, Haslet expressed her determination to resume dancing and aspired to participate in the marathon itself.
Who were the Boston Marathon bombing victims?
At the Boston Marathon explosion, three victims were identified: Krystle Campbell, 29, Lingzi Lu, 23, and Martin Richard, 8, according to ABC News. After the blast, Officer Sean Collier was tragically killed during the ensuing manhunt for the perpetrators, as reported by CBS News. A year later, Officer Dennis Simmonds passed away due to injuries he sustained in 2013.
Based on AP news reports, Henry Richard, the youngest brother of a Boston Marathon bombing victim, now runs in the marathon each year. As they recovered, many other bombing survivors, including their loved ones, found participating in the race to be a meaningful part of their healing process. Meanwhile, Boston City celebrates the lives of the tragedy’s victims, survivors, and the brave first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon on One Boston Day.
The documentary American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing is available to stream on Netflix.
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2024-07-30 10:40