Kindness Gone Viral
Martin Richard Dies In Explosion At Boston Marathon
Martin Richard was standing near the finish line to cheer on family friends running the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2013 when an explosion took his life. He was 8 years old, in the third grade and a typical little boy who loved to ride his bike and play baseball.
Martin's mother, Denise, was hospitalized with "grievous injuries," The Times of London reported. She reportedly underwent surgery late Monday for an injury to her brain.
His 6-year-old sister, a first grader whose name was not made public, reportedly lost her leg in the blast. Martin's brother and father, Bill, were also watching the race, but were reportedly not hurt.
The Richard family hails from the Ashmont section of Dorchester, Mass. Last night, locals gathered at Tavolo Restaurant to remember Martin and his family. “They are beloved by this community. They contribute in many ways. That’s why you see this outpouring," said City Councilor at Large Ayanna Pressley. “It’s surreal, it’s tragic, it’s incomprehensible. Everyone here tonight is trying to comfort one another and be prayerful."
The explosions on Monday afternoon claimed the lives of at least two other people. More than 170 were also injured.
Martin's mother, Denise, was hospitalized with "grievous injuries," The Times of London reported. She reportedly underwent surgery late Monday for an injury to her brain.
His 6-year-old sister, a first grader whose name was not made public, reportedly lost her leg in the blast. Martin's brother and father, Bill, were also watching the race, but were reportedly not hurt.
The Richard family hails from the Ashmont section of Dorchester, Mass. Last night, locals gathered at Tavolo Restaurant to remember Martin and his family. “They are beloved by this community. They contribute in many ways. That’s why you see this outpouring," said City Councilor at Large Ayanna Pressley. “It’s surreal, it’s tragic, it’s incomprehensible. Everyone here tonight is trying to comfort one another and be prayerful."
The explosions on Monday afternoon claimed the lives of at least two other people. More than 170 were also injured.