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Poll_Blind

(23,864 posts) Tue Apr 16, 2013, 12:41 PM Apr 2013

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Martin was waiting and watching for his papa to cross the finish line when he was murdered by one of at least two bombs that were set off yesterday. His mother and sister were seriously injured by the blasts.

DailyNews: Martin Richard, 8-year-old Boston Marathon victim Martin Richard was son of local community leader. Residents devastated by incomprehensible loss

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heart breaking.... hlthe2b Apr 2013 #1

~~~~ JaneyVee Apr 2013 #2

goddammit Shivering Jemmy Apr 2013 #3

Very sad Catherine Vincent Apr 2013 #5

An individual who loved and wanted the best for everyone murdered. freshwest Apr 2013 #6

A child that loved and wanted the best for everyone, murdered madokie Apr 2013 #16

This breaks my heart Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #7

Kids know best! Prayers to him and his family. benld74 Apr 2013 #8

Damn sakabatou Apr 2013 #9

So sweet and innocent npk Apr 2013 #10

THere are no words. snagglepuss Apr 2013 #11

Such a precious soul... May whoever did this rot in hell. Flatulo Apr 2013 #12

..... defacto7 Apr 2013 #13

That poor little boy...nt raccoon Apr 2013 #14

It's mourning in America. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2013 #17

If that isn't bad enough... UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #18

Fear Aanenin Apr 2013 #19

Loved Your Post! cer7711 Apr 2013 #28

. myrna minx Apr 2013 #20

the irony barbtries Apr 2013 #21

sad kick Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #23

Ever since Ginny died, I'm short on tears to cry... derby378 Apr 2013 #24

Amen. nt Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #25

heartbroken.. one_voice Apr 2013 #26

. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #27

As a parent, his loss made me want to cry bottomofthehill Apr 2013 #29