Four years ago today, three people were killed and dozens more were injured when Islamic terrorists detonated two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Since 2015, April 15 has been known as "One Boston Day" in the city to honor those killed or injured and to "celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world" in response to the attack.
Here's how political figures chose to remember that day, and the strength of the city in the face of unspeakable evil:
Boston represents what it means to never yield, never cower, never stand down & lead the way. America owns the finish line. #OneBostonDay
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 15, 2017
Saturday is the 4-yr anniv of the Marathon bombings. We remember the victims of that tragedy, but also the generosity of many in its wake.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 14, 2017
On #OneBostonDay, Boston asks everyone to participate in acts of kindness & service. Join us & learn more at https://t.co/6570AlpArP.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 14, 2017
On #OneBostonDay, we honor and remember the loved ones lost on April 15, 2013. pic.twitter.com/M0vEbEGXIR
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) April 15, 2017
Today on #onebostonday we remember those who were lost on April 15, 2013. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/WqxuoH9mR1
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 15, 2017
Remembering Martin with a volunteer cleanup and moment of silence. Through acts of kindness & service, we honor those we lost. #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/7I0WDAgzil
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) April 15, 2017
In the days, months and years since the heinous attack at the #BostonMarathon, we have run that race together. #OneBostonDay
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) April 15, 2017
We have healed together, we have rebuilt together and we will thrive together. And we will never forget. #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/BKwOCLq98G
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) April 15, 2017
We will never forget the lives lost & changed on 4/15 -- nor the image of city banding together to weather the storm. #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/LYRlf6x1Mw
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) April 15, 2017
No act of terror can blunt the spirit of resiliency at the heart of Boston & Boston Marathon - 4 yrs later we remain #BostonStrong
— Niki Tsongas (@nikiinthehouse) April 15, 2017
On #OneBostonDay, we remember that the smallest act of kindness can guide a neighbor through tragedy. Learn more at https://t.co/MOylXOCWFh. pic.twitter.com/qS8VcqeCne
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) April 12, 2017
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