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Moment of Silence in Honor of the Victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings

Floor Speech

Date: April 15, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

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Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, 2 years ago today, the people of Boston
came face-to-face with terror at the finish line for the Boston
Marathon. The cowardly attack and its aftermath took four lives,
injured many more, and forever changed the lives of the survivors and
their families.

In the face of this horrific terrorist attack, Boston responded with
courage and community. Our heroic first responders acted swiftly and
their bravery saved many lives.

In the days, weeks, and months after the marathon, families and
friends came together to lift each other up, to raise the spirit of our
city, and to help us heal.

Now, 2 years later, Boston continues to move forward together. A jury
just reached a verdict that is another step toward justice for victims
and for their families. The strength and perseverance of survivors
continues to inspire us, and our community works to keep alive the
memories of Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, Martin Richard, and Sean
Collier.

Recently, Mayor Marty Walsh announced the city of Boston will now
recognize April 15 as One Boston Day. One Boston Day is a chance to
honor the victims and survivors of the marathon bombing and an
opportunity for people to give back to the community through acts of
service. This day helps us remember that in the face of tragedy and
violence, our community responds with an open heart.

Next Monday, tens of thousands of people from across the Nation and
around the world, once again, will come to Massachusetts for the 2015
Boston Marathon. Our Commonwealth, once again, will commemorate
Patriots' Day with reenactments, baseball, parades, and celebrations.

Today, as we mark One Boston Day and the second anniversary of the
attack at the Boston Marathon, we recall the spirit of strength and
resilience that brought our city and our Commonwealth together, the
same spirit of strength and resilience that helps us heal.

As a tribute to honor the victims and survivors of the attack at the
2013 Boston Marathon, I ask my colleagues to join Bostonians in a
moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. today.

Thank you, Mr. President.

I yield the floor.

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