I know this isn't proper GD material, but I want to share it regardless.

[WilliamPitt]

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Boston is celebrating the World Series win with a Duck Boat parade through the city today.

When the Duck Boats reached the finish line of the Boston Marathon, they stopped. One player got out with the World Series trophy and placed it on the finish line with the "617 Boston Strong" shirt the team has carried with it since the bombing.

Two million people were silent.

[Agschmid]

1. It was a powerful moment.

[MyNameGoesHere]

2. Nice and for those who don't know what a Duck boat is

[magical thyme]

8. ok, totally unrelated to this thread, but I DROVE A DUCKBOAT!!!!!

I really did!

A couple decades ago, my work team and I were on a "field trip" in Boston, part of which included a duckboat ride. While we were in the water, the drivers let me drive! They really did!!! Nobody else got the honor! I can't remember why I was allowed to, now, and I can't remember why we were even on a duckboat.

The best part, though, was when we passed an expensive store and I said I couldn't afford to shop there. A couple women on the back of the boat started pleading with my boss to "Give MT a raise so she can afford to shop there, too! She deserves a raise!"

[appleannie1]

32. In Pgh they routinely allow any kids on the tour drive the boat. It is a real thrill for them.

[JHB]

18. Yup. Originally designed as amphibious trucks for WW2

The DUKW (colloquially known as Duck) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by a partnership under military auspices of Sparkman & Stephens and General Motors Corporation (GMC) during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks. Designed only to last long enough to meet the demands of combat, mass produced Ducks, a modification of the 2-ton capacity "deuce" trucks used by the U.S. military in World War II, were later used as tourist craft in marine environments.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW

[TheDebbieDee]

29. Bless you! Bcuz I was wondering: WTF is a duckboat?

[Jackpine Radical]

30. I was thown off by the term too. Out here in the Cheddar Wilderness, we just call them ducks.

[HappyMe]

3. k&r

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. What a powerful moment that must have been...

It made me weep.

[Callalily]

5. What a wonderful and respectful gesture.

[gopiscrap]

6. wow that is powerful.

[redstatebluegirl]

7. Wow very powerful!

[pipi_k]

9. Shit...

I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes just from reading about it.

I hope they show it on TV at some point.


It would be really cool for that to happen again next February...

[UtahLib]

10. A very heart warming gesture. n/t

[Baitball Blogger]

11. I went on that duck tour years ago,

and my greatest disappointment was missing a photo opportunity. I only had two, maybe three seconds to react so the moment came and went. The bus took a turn and for that brief moment I was looking at a clean, clear reflection of myself in the vehicle. Across the street was a building that was mirrored. A fleeting moment that would have made a great shot.

You all have a lot to be proud of.

[RagAss]

12. Wow....just wow....n/t

[proud patriot]

13. powerful

hooray Red Sox...

[stillcool]

14. wow..

This team has shown a lot of class this year.

[liberal_at_heart]

15. oh, wow.

[kentuck]

16. That is great!

Also, I think this is one of the greatest teams of all time and would defeat most of the great Yankee teams of the past. They had a great balance of excellent pitching and timely hitting and a great team concept. Ortiz has to be one of the most-feared hitters of all time in clutch situations.

Congratulations !!

[arthritisR_US]

17. Wow, I'm impressed and moved :) nt

[Uncle Joe]

19. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, WilliamPitt.

[Rex]

20. What a powerful statement.

nt.

[msanthrope]

21. Even this Yankee fan was moved by that. Good on the Sox. nt

[Zorra]

22. up

[HomerRamone]

23. I wish two million would come out to protest against war, or for jobs, or something

I live in (Greater) Boston, was born and raised here, and am happy the Sox won. But there are more important ways to make our lives better after the bombing...

[WilliamPitt]

24. Undoubtely true

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and P.S. Millions of people did come out to protest against war. Feb 15 2003 for starters, and before, and after. I know, I saw, I was there every time.

Were you?

[HomerRamone]

26. Yes I was there, many times.

But two million IN ONE CITY? I saw an average of about 100 on Boston Common per protest. It was very disheartening...

[WilliamPitt]

28. So this can't be good because of that.

<-----

Gotcha.

[AAO]

25. I have total silence. Just the sound of a tear rolling down my cheek...

[sheshe2]

27. Okay Will, you made me cry.

I worked and was unable to go, thanks for posting so I could see.

[ladym55]

31. Watched the rolling rally today on nesn.com

When they got to the finish line and did what they did I started to cry. What an incredible moment.

[go west young man]

33. Nice gesture for all the victims.

Young Martin makes me weep. http://www.bostonglobe.com/2013/04/16/dorchester-neighbors-mourn-martin-richard-year-old-boy-killed-boston-marathon-bombings/keiXi55ZFf2YGityy16EuN/story.html

[marble falls]

34. It was a spirit filled moment, Will, nice post and in a suitable forum.

[Renew Deal]

35. What is the 617?

Number of victims? Area code?

[Rebellious Republican]

37. Here ya go.....

Red Sox 617 Jersey: Team Hangs Uniform, Touching Note In Dugout Before Game vs. Indians

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/17/red-sox-617-jersey-note-indians-dugout_n_3100726.html



?1311950887

[WilliamPitt]

38. Area code

[H2O Man]

36. Yes, it is.

It's even better than "proper."

Recommended.

[Gore1FL]

39. Did they call obstruction?

[WilliamPitt]

40. I admire your avatar tenacity.

[virgogal]

41. I was there. How on earth did you arrive a the 2 million figure?

[hopemountain]

42. sniff sniff