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Photos: Boston Raises Banners At Bombing Sites On 'One Boston Day'
Mounted on light poles, the banners are yellow-orange, with the word "Boston" and a road inside a white heart.
Marathon bombing survivors, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled the banners early Wednesday — the second anniversary of the attack — at the sites of the two bomb blasts on Boylston Street.
Walsh has declared the day One Boston Day and is asking Bostonians to recognize the anniversary by performing small acts of kindness.
Bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, who lost two legs in the attack, called One Boston Day a day "of remembrance and celebration."
Added Baker in a statement:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, who seek to make sense of that awful day two years ago. In many respects, those most affected by the events of two years ago have shown us all the way back – with their courage, grace and determination. They honor the past, remember and treasure loved ones lost and injured, and look forward to a better future. We should strive to do the same.
Below are photos from today's events:
— Alex Ashlock (@aashlock) April 15, 2015
The newly unveiled banner outside Forum. #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/f9raCiSuWL— Jack Lepiarz (@Lepiarz) April 15, 2015
The Richard family, during a moment of silence. pic.twitter.com/Q1NHkUAuaT— Jack Lepiarz (@Lepiarz) April 15, 2015
Outside the former Forum restaurant, a quote from Martin Richard on #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/W0pmucknq7— Jack Lepiarz (@Lepiarz) April 15, 2015
Survivor Jeff Bauman finds the man who helped save his life. #OneBostonDay pic.twitter.com/chLmaArau6— Jack Lepiarz (@Lepiarz) April 15, 2015
Bauman: #OneBostonDay is a day of remembrance and celebration." pic.twitter.com/6I8XrJiRXa— Jack Lepiarz (@Lepiarz) April 15, 2015
Gov. Baker, @CArredondoGSDad & Tom Grilk @BAA @WBUR pic.twitter.com/TB2Xs562Og— Alex Ashlock (@aashlock) April 15, 2015
Krystle Campbell's family with Gov. Baker @WBUR pic.twitter.com/sUnHMM8bMN— Alex Ashlock (@aashlock) April 15, 2015
This article was originally published on April 15, 2015.