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Boston Marathon Bombing 10th Anniversary Marked by Somber Procession of Families of Victims

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Key takeaways:

  • Families of those killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing marked the 10th anniversary with a somber procession to memorial sites.
  • The procession was joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey, as well as 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig.
  • The 2013 Boston Marathon was a day of terror, but also of resilience and determination.

On Saturday, April 15th, 2021, the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing was marked by a somber procession of families of those killed in the tragedy. The procession slowly walked to the memorial sites near the finish line and laid wreaths. Later in the day, a brief ceremony will be held at the finish line, where bells will ring followed by a moment of silence.

The tragedy of the 2013 Boston Marathon was captured in a photograph taken by John Tlumacki, which featured on the front page of newspapers across the world. The image came to symbolize both the terror of that day, as well as the resilience and determination of the city after the tragedy.

The procession was joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who was making her first run for City Council when the bombing happened, and Governor Maura Healey. The procession also included 78-year-old runner Bill Iffrig, who was knocked to the ground by the first blast.

The 2013 Boston Marathon was a day of terror, but also of resilience and determination. Ten years later, the city of Boston continues to remember the tragedy and honor the victims.

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