I have followed the events in Boston and Watertown, MA today. From the city wide lockdown, to the dragnet in Watertown, to the all clear, to the discovery of the suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings http://www.nbcnews.com/ in a boat in Watertown.
I am so impressed with the citizens in those communities, at the time of the bombings and continuing into the saga: To Carlos Arredondo, who helped save Jeffery Bauman, Jr's life, and then stayed on to help at the scene. To those who stepped up and identified suspects and gave background information about the suspects, including Jeffery Bauman, Jr, a victim. To obey the lockdown order, with all of its economic, and social inconveniences. To the citizen, David Henneberry, who found the suspect and acted swiftly and appropriately by calling the police.
And to all the law enforcement and first responder agencies. As they left the scene, the citizens of Watertown acknowledged their efforts with an ovation. I have previously mentioned that on the 15th, I heard of tales of local citizens opening their businesses and homes to the victims of the bombings. And not all the victims were those who were injured physically. Victims included people who could not access their hotels. Or get transportation home. Or were emotionally shocked.
As with 9/11, the Marathon Bombings did not destroy the spirit of the citizens of the Greater Boston area. Indeed, instead, it seems to have strengthened the spirit of the communities.
From all accounts, the various entities worked together, and this is known not to be the norm. There are always territorial, turf, and authority questions, jealousies and power struggles.
And, the president made it clear the due process would prevail for the suspect. This, too, is a measure of the character of our country. One, that has not always been the case.
So, how can I say it, but thank you to Law Enforcement and First Responders.
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