Boston Bombing Survivor Opens Up About Struggle with PTSD Years Later: Savannah Guthrie–TODAY.com–4/3/17–Photo: NBC Screenshot
TOP 10: Boston Bombing Survivors Mark Milestone by Completing Marathon
Boston Bombing Survivors Mark Milestone by Completing Marathon: cbsnews.com–4/19/16–VIDEO
TOP 10: Adrianne Haslet-Davis Lost Her Leg in the Boston Bombings. Now, She’s Running the Marathon.
Adrianne Haslet-Davis Lost Her Leg in the Boston Bombings. Now, She’s Running the Marathon.: J. Spies-Gans–huffingtonpost.com–4/17/16–Photo: Adrianne Haslet-Davis
TOP 10: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis Will Return to Run This Year’s Race
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis Will Return to Run This Year’s Race: L. Hanna–nydailynews.com–1/28/16–Photo: Instagram
TOP 10: A Winner’s Wreath Becomes a Symbol of Hope at the Boston Marathon
A Winner’s Wreath Becomes a Symbol of Hope at the Boston Marathon: Michele Foley–popsugar.com–4/20/15–Photo: Twitter user dhausleon7
TOP 10: Kendra Campbell is Running to Honor Martin Richard and Find Peace After Tragedy
Kendra Campbell is Running to Honor Martin Richard and Find Peace After Tragedy: C. Greenberg–boston.com–4/20/15
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Shoveling Off the Finish Line in Boston
“Not Just a Strip of Paint on the Road”
We woke up this morning to see this haunting picture on social media of a man
shoveling a strip in the middle of a street. With a closer look it turns out that it’s not just
any street…it’s the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Chris Laudani, the bartender now known as the “Boston Shoveler” who runs
in the Marathon every year, meant to clear the snow so that a few people
might see the historic site that means so much to him.
He told ESPN, “The Boston Marathon is the greatest marathon in the world.
It’s a huge symbol for our city and it’s not going to be covered by snow.”
When he heard that the photo went viral and people were calling him a hero, he said no, that there were folks working around the clock clearing snow in the city. Those were the heroes.
But he was happy that everyone who saw the picture was as proud of the Marathon
and the city as he is. How can they not be anything but proud of him.
Photo: Phillip L. Hillman
Tweeted by the Boston Police Department
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Boston Marathoners Triumph Over Tragedy at the 2014 Finish Line
Survivors of the Boston Marathon Tragedy
Triumphed at the 2014 Finish Line
The photos in the Boston Globe speak for the courage and resilience of the Marathon runners. Below is a
powerful picture of the Corcoran family taken by the Globe staff as crowds cheered.
Celeste Corcoran, who lost both legs below the knees in the bombing, crossed the finish line
having run the last block with her daughter, Sydney (r), who was severely injured last April.
Celeste’s sister, Carmen Acabbo, joined them (l).
“The negative power is gone from this spot,” said Corcoran. “Terrorists never, ever, win.”
The Globe described the new tatoo on her wrist as reading, “choose to live.”
You can see more Globe photos here.
Photo: John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
