Boston, Massachusetts Communities to Hold Moment of Silence Monday for Marathon Victims
The city of Boston and communities throughout Massachusetts are being asked to join in a moment of silence on Monday at 2:50 p.m.—the time the two bombs went off, within about 10 seconds of one another, near the finish line of the 117th annual Boston Marathon. The minute of silence at 2:50 p.m. will honor the victims and families of those injured and killed by the terrorist attacks. Following the moment of silence, bells throughout Boston and the state will ring, according to a statement from Boston Mayor Tom Menino’s office. “Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Governor Deval L. Patrick and One Fund Boston are calling upon Boston and all communities across the Commonwealth to join together in a Moment of Silence Monday afternoon, exactly one week following the Boston Marathon bombings,” the statement reads. Individuals are encouraged to continue donating to the One Fund Boston, which will support the victims of the bombings. Visit onefundboston.org to learn more. South End Patch
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PHOTOS: Interfaith Service Dedicated to Marathon Bombing Victims
President Barack Obama will be in the South End on Thursday to lead a special interfaith service dedicated to the victims of the attacks at the marathon on Monday. The service is being held at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End. In addition to Obama, federal, state, local officials will join first responders, civic leaders from communities along the marathon route, medical personnel, victims and their families, as well as volunteers from the Boston Athletic Association have been invited to attend. See photos from the service in the gallery above. South End Patch
City Establishes ‘One Fund’ for Marathon Victims
Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Deval Patrick announced a new online funding effort to help the marathon bombing victims and families. OneFundBoston.com launched Tuesday as a simple logo and Paypal link. “I am humbled by the outpouring of support by the business community and individuals who are united in their desire to help; The One Fund Boston will act as a central fund to receive much-needed financial support.” said Patrick in a latter linked to the site. “At moments like this, we are one state, one city, and one people.” According to Menino, Boston’s business community has already stepped up and donated to the fund. John Hancock has already donated $ 1 million to the fund, and other luminaries of the business community have made commitments to give. “Other individuals and corporations making commitments to The One Fund Boston include Jack Connors, John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction,Steve Pagliuca, Managing Director of Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics, Larry Lucchino, CEO of the Boston Red Sox, and Mike Sheehan, CEO, and Karen Kaplan, President, of Hill Holliday,” according to the statement. South End Patch
PHOTOS: Vigils for Victims in Boston
Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out to several vigil events held around the city of Boston on Tuesday night. Mourners gathered on Boston Common early in the evening to sing together, light candles and make signs to express their support for the victims and for the city of Boston. South End Patch