The events during the past 24 hours in Paris have reminded us of the victory of one city to overcome terrorism, fear, and sadness. That city is Boston, Massachusetts. The city that one year after an attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon bolstered the strength of a community in facing those who seek to do us harm and tear at the basic fabric of humanity.
Everywhere we went in Boston during the week of the 2014 Boston Marathon, there were signs. Signs of solidarity. Signs of support. Signs that Boston was indeed strong.
And so were we, those of us who were only in that city for a few short days. We came away with a sense of pride and strength at the efforts of a people banded together, victorious over all that had transpired one short year before.
But man has much to ponder. Much to consider. Much to take on with challenges around the world and right here at home.
Our hearts are with you — Paris and Boston — and so many other places around the world. May we be victorious in our resolve to seek answers, and, in so doing, bond with one another to protect what we hold so dear.
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Pride in Photos Photography
I too haven’t seen the memorial in NYC yet…on the bucket list. As for Boston…the city is just grand and strong!
Oh, the Places We See
You’re so right about Boston. But I wish our cities here and around the world weren’t being tested so brutally. These tragedies are so very sad.
anotherday2paradise
Great take on the challenge. We humans are so resilient in the face of such evil.
Oh, the Places We See
Your key word is resilient, of course, and I hope we can all bounce back from the tragedies we are witnessing. So much tragedy right now.
Tina Schell
Absolutely – a wonderful example of a city that has triumphed over evil.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Tina. Your comments are right on.
Woolly Muses
After Boston and now Paris…we need to cherish these victories
Oh, the Places We See
You are so right. We need to cherish victories. Bert and I head to NYC in December, and we want to see the memorial for 9/11. Will be very touching to see how New Yorkers have addressed their tragedy. Thanks for taking a look at our blog.
jolynnpowers
So glad you took time to remind all of us of our power of renewal and strength as humans .
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for checking out this post. You are so right — there is power of renewal in Boston, and it’s the people there who have made it so. Parisians will do the same, no doubt.
jolynnpowers
yes ! We are all behind them
Jane Lurie
Very emotional.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look. It was a powerful show of support in Boston, and we got into the spirit also — Boston Strong!