Possible explosion at the finish line for the Boston Marathon?

[Veronica]

How can someone even consider doing something like this !?!?!

Consider implies that they are reasonable. A reasonable, rational person would not consider it.

Veronica

[Crankin]

Exactly, Veronica.
Oakleaf and her DH have arrived "home."
Police were searching the local civilian airport/AFB in Concord about a half hour ago... then I just heard they have a suspect. Not sure if this is true or even announced, as I turned off the news. It chills me to think the suspect was trying to escape in my little town.

[ny biker]

Exactly, Veronica.
Oakleaf and her DH have arrived "home."
Police were searching the local civilian airport/AFB in Concord about a half hour ago... then I just heard they have a suspect. Not sure if this is true or even announced, as I turned off the news. It chills me to think the suspect was trying to escape in my little town.

I just read (from a news outlet on twitter) that one of the injured in the hospital might be considered a suspect.

But at this point it's really too early to know anything for sure.

[NbyNW]

Oak, glad you and your H are safe.

I've been watching the news unfold all evening and can't wrap my head around it.

[NbyNW]

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[WindingRoad]

So glad to hear Oak, Oak's Hubby and Crankin are all safe.... thoughts and prayers to everyone.

[Bike Writer]

They are both fine!

Great news! in an otherwise awful news day.

[Bike Writer]

Glad you are okay. Horrifically some were killed and many injured, but every participant was affected by this.

[tealtreak]

Glad you are okay. Horrifically some were killed and many injured, but every participant was affected by this.

Indeed, including every athlete who competes, spectator who enjoys watching........military intell has been focused on covering athletic events as the next target.... no matter your politics it is sickening and a fact that terrorists seek crowds and dramatic impact......

[SheFly]

Oak - so glad that you are ok. This day has been surreal. Tracking down friends who were running, spectating, working in the area has been very stressful. Thankfully, everyone is now accounted for, safe, and uninjured. This is reminiscent of 9/11 for me - I had friends traveling and in NYC then and couldn't locate them either.

I am sad, and I am angry.

SheFly

[OakLeaf]

This is what I posted on FB:

In the midst of such horror, my stories are of generosity. Maybe one in six runners had a phone, and their batteries were already depleted from running with their GPS on, yet phones were freely shared to let other runners contact loved ones. I was able to contact Keith through the generosity of one of these.

The six or seven of us total strangers huddled in a close group hug, sharing body warmth to keep each other from hypothermia.

The people in the apartment along the course who opened their home to anyone needing water, a restroom, a place to wait.

This is the nature of most people. Never let the evil in the world overshadow that.

[Anelia]

Oak, so glad that you are safe! Your story about people helping each other is so touching! The event reminds me of 9.11, too. I hope they find the people who organize it.

[Owlie]

This is what I posted on FB:

In the midst of such horror, my stories are of generosity. Maybe one in six runners had a phone, and their batteries were already depleted from running with their GPS on, yet phones were freely shared to let other runners contact loved ones. I was able to contact Keith through the generosity of one of these.

The six or seven of us total strangers huddled in a close group hug, sharing body warmth to keep each other from hypothermia.

The people in the apartment along the course who opened their home to anyone needing water, a restroom, a place to wait.

This is the nature of most people. Never let the evil in the world overshadow that.

If this forum had a "love" button, I'd push it.

((Oak))

[snapdragen]

This is what I posted on FB:

In the midst of such horror, my stories are of generosity. Maybe one in six runners had a phone, and their batteries were already depleted from running with their GPS on, yet phones were freely shared to let other runners contact loved ones. I was able to contact Keith through the generosity of one of these.

The six or seven of us total strangers huddled in a close group hug, sharing body warmth to keep each other from hypothermia.

The people in the apartment along the course who opened their home to anyone needing water, a restroom, a place to wait.

This is the nature of most people. Never let the evil in the world overshadow that.

If this forum had a "love" button, I'd push it.

((Oak))

Me too. Well said Oak, glad you and hubs are OK.

[indysteel]

That's lovely, Oak. Thank you for sharing.