The attack at yesterday's Boston Marathon was horrible. A lot of people will live the rest of their lives impacted by this henious act. The deaths are saddening. However, it is good that more people weren't killed. This article is not going to discuss any of the gruesome details since there is already plenty of that in the press right now.
The location of the attack in Boston's Back Bay, near Copley Square. This is an area with a rich history and includes several old churches. The marathon finish line is on Boylston Street, between Dartmouth Street to the East, and Exeter Street to the West.
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In the direction of Copley Square is the Old South Church.
The tower of this church is visible in the background of the already famous east-facing photo of the second explosion with the smoke of the first explosion visible. (That photo isn't shown here due to respect for copyright, but it is available on many news sites and blogs, such as these 1 2 3).
From Google Maps, here's what this spot looks like on a normal day, facing West near the site of the first explosion.
The President's statement about the attack about covers the Boston spirit:
The location of the attack in Boston's Back Bay, near Copley Square. This is an area with a rich history and includes several old churches. The marathon finish line is on Boylston Street, between Dartmouth Street to the East, and Exeter Street to the West.
View Larger Map
In the direction of Copley Square is the Old South Church.
The tower of this church is visible in the background of the already famous east-facing photo of the second explosion with the smoke of the first explosion visible. (That photo isn't shown here due to respect for copyright, but it is available on many news sites and blogs, such as these 1 2 3).
From Google Maps, here's what this spot looks like on a normal day, facing West near the site of the first explosion.
The President's statement about the attack about covers the Boston spirit:
Boston is a tough and resilient town; so are its people.
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