April 15, 2021 | 9:07 AM
Boston is marking the eighth anniversary of the marathon bombing Thursday with acts of kindness and a moment of silence.
City officials are urging the public to honor the victims of the act of terrorism by celebrating “the resiliency, generosity, and strength” that was demonstrated by Bostonians and people around the world in response to the bombing on April 15, 2013.
Since 2015, April 15 has been designated as a day of service and reflection “One Boston Day.” But because of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be none of the traditional large-scale events and volunteer projects from past years, according to the city.
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Boston Marathon finish line repainted on Boylston Street Share Updated: 12:19 PM EDT Apr 15, 2021
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Show Transcript IS LIVE WITH MORE ON THIS. TODD? TODD: ANTOINETTE, GOOD AFTERNOON. THE REPAINTING IS CONTINUING AT THIS HOUR AND EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO ONE BOSTON DAY, IT CERTAINLY IS THE SYMBOL OF A CITY THAT IS RESILIENT AND A CITY THAT NEVER FORGETS THE TERROR THAT WAS PERPETRATED HERE. THE FINISH LINE, REPAINTED. THE RACE, RENEWED. EVEN THOUGH THE 120 FIFTH RUNNING OF THE MARATHON IS POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER, THE FINISH LINE IS ALWAYS REPAINTED JUST BEFORE PATRIOTS’ DAY. IT IS SOMETHING DONE EVERY YEAR ON MARATHON WEEKEND AND TO SOME EXTENT IT IS BEING DICTATED BY THE WEATHER THIS YEAR. COINCIDENTALLY IS HAPPENING ON ONE BOSTON DAY, A DAY OF SERVICE AND KINDNESS COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOMBING EIG
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WBZ NewsRadio) Thursday marks eight years since the Boston Marathon bombing and to honor the victims and heroes of that day, the city is asking people to show each other some love for One Boston Day.
The city said although the Covid-19 pandemic means residents can t mark the day together in person this year, people are encouraged to perform acts of kindness for one another.
Some of the suggestions from the city and Boston Public Schools include:
Thanking first responders and healthcare workers
Donating money or volunteering with a local charity
Giving food to the Greater Boston Food Bank
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One Boston Day to honor marathon victims by showing kindness to others Share Updated: 11:51 AM EDT Apr 14, 2021 City of Boston Share Updated: 11:51 AM EDT Apr 14, 2021 One Boston Day marks the Boston Marathon bombings that took place eight years ago.Each year, the day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency and strength demonstrated in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013. Martin Richard, 8; Krystle Campbell, 29; and Lu Lingzi, 23, were killed in the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. More than 200 people were injured. MIT police Officer Sean Collier, 27, was killed days later during the manhunt for the bombers. Boston police Officer Dennis Simmonds died one year after responding to the shootout with the bombers.Memorials mark the two spots along Boylston Street where the bombs went off. Even though we cannot be together to celebrate One Boston Day this year, we encourage everyone to show acts of kindness
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