Boston Marathon Tragedy
Once again I find myself looking at the news in real time of
another needless tragedy on so many levels of American society.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by
this tragedy and the effects it will have on this country in our efforts to
secure our safety and well being.
"More than any time in recent history, America 's
destiny is not of our own choosing. We did not seek, nor did we provoke, an
assault on our freedom and our way of life. We did not expect, nor did we invite, a
confrontation with evil. Yet the true
measure of a people's strength is how they rise to master that moment when it
does arrive. 2 people were killed and over a hundred maimed and injured a
couple of hours ago at the Boston Marathon finish line in Massachusetts . This is another needless act of violence in
this country. Police were on scene as
this tragedy unfolded and you could easily see that they ran towards the two
explosions to help people and protect others still in harms way. Ran into the explosions to help and
secure our citizens.
The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels tonight.
They're our students, and our teachers, and our parents, and our friends.
The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels. But every time we think we've measured our
capacity to meet a challenge, we look up and we're reminded that that capacity
may well be limitless. This is a time
for American heroes. We will do what is
hard. We will achieve what is great.
This is a time for American heroes, and we reach for the stars."
(Words adapted from The West Wing, "20 Hours in America "
25 Sep 2002)
God Bless those with heavy hearts tonight as we mourn and
celebrate those lost and injured in this unprovoked incident in Boston .
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