Boston Bombing Victim in Iconic Photo Helped Identify Attackers

[kpete]

Source: Bloomberg

Boston Bombing Victim in Iconic Photo Helped Identify Attackers

First responders including Carlos Arredondo, in cowboy hat, tend to Jeff Bauman, who was severely wounded after two explosions occurred along the final stretch of the Boston Marathon on Boylston Street in Boston on April 15, 2013. Photographer: Kelvin Ma/Bloomberg

By Asjylyn Loder & Esmé E. Deprez - Apr 18, 2013 6:45 PM PT

Minutes before the bombs blew up in Boston, Jeff Bauman looked into the eyes of the man who tried to kill him.

Just before 3 p.m. on April 15, Bauman was waiting among the crowd for his girlfriend to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. A man wearing a cap, sunglasses and a black jacket over a hooded sweatshirt looked at Jeff, 27, and dropped a bag at his feet, his brother, Chris Bauman, said in an interview.

Two and a half minutes later, the bag exploded, tearing Jeff’s legs apart. A picture of him in a wheelchair, bloodied and ashen, was broadcast around the world as he was rushed to Boston Medical Center. He lost both legs below the knee.

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While still in intensive care, Jeff Bauman gave the FBI a description of the man he saw, his brother said. Bauman’s information helped investigators narrow down whom to look for in hours of video of the attack, he said.

Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-19/boston-bombing-victim-in-iconic-photo-helped-identify-attackers.html

[applegrove]

1. What a hero.

[Historic NY]

2. Jeff get well and get strong.........

were going to need you in court. In spite of it all your a hero.

[Frustratedlady]

3. Sweet revenge!

I wish Jeff a swift recovery. His life is changed forever. I hope he is given the opportunity to "walk" up to those who harmed him and show that he will live, while they will not.

For him to have the presence of mind to describe the man to the FBI, after what happened to his legs, is incredible. Bless him.

[freshwest]

7. +1

[countmyvote4real]

10. +2

[calimary]

4. WOW.

Stunning!

[freshwest]

5. OMG... He saw him and lived to tell who it was... This is it.

[Mr.Pain]

6. Jeff, you deserve a citizenship award.

Get well soon.

[lexw]

8. Unbelievably great story!

[FailureToCommunicate]

9. Thank goodness Jeff Bauman remembered. AND, thank goodness Mr Arredondo saved his

life so Jeff could tell the description to FBI !!!

(Seems Jeff was working to be able to re-enroll at U Mass Lowell.)

[nobodyspecial]

11. Well, I certainly hope people donate

to make his college dream a reality. He certainly deserves it. Heck, if the college had any sense, they would have a donor underwrite a full ride scholarship for him. Great PR.

[FailureToCommunicate]

13. Good idea! I will pass it on to Chancellor Marty Meehan at UMass Lowell.

(Just did)

[nobodyspecial]

16. Awesome!

That would be really cool if it could happen. Wish I had the money to do it.

[FailureToCommunicate]

20. I got a response from the Chancellor:

Dear ____

Thank you for reaching out regarding this individual.

We have established the UMass Lowell Boston Marathon Scholarship Fund, which will benefit any member of the University community, including their families and alumni, who has been affected and wants to pursue an education here.
Anyone who is interested in making a donation to the scholarship fund should contact

[e-mail] <mailto [e-mail]?Subject=UMass%20Lowell%20Boston%20Marathon%20Scholarship%20Fund%20Established> .

Regards,

Martin T. Meehan
Chancellor


Great minds think alike, Thanks again!

[longship]

17. OMG! That's his favorite shirt.

He's was wearing it on marathon day. Look at the pic in the OP.

Somebody please research his situation.

Maybe somebody ought to start something for this guy. He certainly has done his part so far.

[davidpdx]

12. I hope his photo helps bring the bombers to justice

[Left Coast2020]

14. Cluster Faux and the White Wing tea baggers are going to be disappointed

.. when we find out its not a "muslim" evil-doer.

Our prayers are with you Jeff.

[AzDar]

15. That someone could be so fucking *evil*...

They thought they would be Mr. Bauman's undoing, and hopefully, he will be theirs.

[brett_jv]

18. Wow ...you don't see pics with two honest-to-God HERO's in them every day ...

We knew about Carlos, now we can add Jeff to the list of hero's of the day as well.

And I think this photo (grisly as it is when seen in entirety ... it's NOT for the faint of heart) will eventually come to be seen as 'historic', right up there with the picture of the screaming naked asian boy with the gun to his head back in the day of the Vietnam Wars, and the like.

Best wishes Jeff from all of DU, Jeff ... we're all wishing you the best possible outcome in your recovery ...

[myrna minx]

19. Wow. K&R

[Hugin]

21. Best wishes to Jeff Bauman.

Amazing that he was able to give a description after all he's been through.